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Viennale 2016 – Day 1: Manchester by the Sea

Posted on November 18, 2016 by cornholio1980

Manchester by the Sea USA 2016 Written by Kenneth Lonergan Directed by Kenneth Lonergan Watched on 20.10.2016 “Manchester by the Sea” was the opening movie of this year’s Viennale. After so many movies at the /slash filmfestival that felt rather … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Captain Fantastic

Posted on September 15, 2016 by cornholio1980

Captain Fantastic USA 2016 Written by Matt Ross Directed by Matt Ross Watched on 04.09.2016 “Captain Fantastic” was sweet, but not unproblematic. However, before we get into that – and thus, ultimately into (light) spoiler territory, let’s first talk about … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 2: The Lure (Córki dancingu)

Posted on May 5, 2016 by cornholio1980

“The Lure” (Córki dancingu) Poland 2015 Written by Robert Bolesto Directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska Watched on 29.04.2016 I really wanted to love “The Lure”, but after a very promising and really strong start, it increasingly lost focus, losing itself in … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: The Commune (Kollektivet)

Posted on April 26, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Commune (Kollektivet) Denmark 2016 Written by Tobias Lindholm & Thomas Vinterberg Directed by Thomas Vinterberg Watched on 23.04.2016 “Kollektivet” is the latest movie from “Festen” and “Jagten”-director Thomas Vinterberg, and while not quite reaching their level, it nevertheless was … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Freeheld

Posted on April 19, 2016 by cornholio1980

Freeheld USA 2015 Written by Ron Nyswaner Directed by Peter Sollett Watched on 06.04.2016 If I would use headlines to introduce my reviews, the one for “Freeheld” would read “Julianne Moore and Ellen Page shine in an otherwise muddled, uneven … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2015: Mr. Holmes

Posted on February 27, 2016 by cornholio1980

Mr. Holmes UK | USA 2015 Written by Jeffrey Hatcher, based on the novel by Mitch Cullin Directed by Bill Condon Watched on 27.12.2015 As a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, I was very much looking forward to this movie. … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2015: Bridge of Spies

Posted on February 23, 2016 by cornholio1980

Bridge of Spies USA 2015 Written by Mark Charman, Joel Coen & Ethan Coen Directed by Steven Spielberg Watched on 13.12.2015 Having visited Berlin last year for the first time in my life, “Bridge of Spies” kinda was the perfect … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2015: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

Posted on February 23, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 USA 2015 Written by Peter Craig & Danny Strong, based on the novel by Suzanne Collins Directed by Francis Lawrence Watched on 01.12.2015 After the first two movies, which I liked very much … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2015: Everest

Posted on February 12, 2016 by cornholio1980

Everest USA 2015 Written by William Nicholson & Simon Beaufoy Directed by Baltasar Kormákur Watched on 08.10.2015 Given the fact that a) I don’t do a lot of sports and thus aren’t that fit and/or good in shape, b) suffer … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2015: Southpaw

Posted on February 10, 2016 by cornholio1980

Southpaw USA 2015 Written by Kurt Sutter Directed by Antoine Fuqua Watched on 09.09.2015 I’m not the biggest sports- and/or boxing-movie-fan (exceptions like “Rocky” obviously prove the rule), and thus was a little reluctant to watch “Southpaw” in the cinema. … Continue reading →

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