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At the Movies 2016: Radio Dreams

Posted on August 16, 2016 by cornholio1980

Radio Dreams USA 2016 Written by Babak Jalali Directed by Babak Jalali & Aida Ahadiany Watched on 13.08.2016 “Radio Dreams” was the Viennale surprise preview at this years “Kino wie noch nie” open air-festival, and I have to be honest … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Everybody Wants Some

Posted on August 15, 2016 by cornholio1980

Everybody Wants Some USA 2016 Written by Richard Linklater Directed by Richard Linklater Watched on 02.06.2016 In May, the Viennese Gartenbaukino showed a big retrospective of John Carpenters work. I watched 12 of the 13 films for which they offered … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: Southbound

Posted on May 12, 2016 by cornholio1980

Southbound USA 2015 Written by Roxanne Benjamin, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, David Bruckner, Susan Burke, Dallas Hallam & Patrick Horvath Directed by Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, Patrick Horvath & Radio Silence Watched on 30.04.2016 Horror-anthologies seem to become increasingly popular. The producers … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: Summer Camp

Posted on May 11, 2016 by cornholio1980

Summer Camp USA | Spain 2015 Written by Alberto Marini & Danielle Schleif Directed by Alberto Marini Watched on 30.04.2016 “Summer Camp” is the feature film debut of Alberto Marini, who was one of the Executive Producers of the “[Rec]”-movies, … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: February

Posted on May 10, 2016 by cornholio1980

February USA 2015 Written by Oz Perkins Directed by Oz Perkins Watched on 30.04.2016 I was very curious and hopeful about this movie, but ultimately, “February” turned out to be only mediocre. Which is a shame, given that there’s definitely … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Captain America – Civil War

Posted on May 6, 2016 by cornholio1980

Captain America: Civil War USA 2016 Written by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely Directed by Anthony Russo & Joe Russo Watched on 05.05.2016 Dear Warner/DC, have a look. That’s how you do it! While I’m not one of those who … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 1: The Witch

Posted on May 3, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Witch USA 2015 Written by Robert Eggers Directed by Robert Eggers Watched on 28.04.2016 First: No, I’m not going to call this one “The VVitch”, just because some marketing people who obviously were high thought that they were oh-so-clever. … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Midnight Special

Posted on April 22, 2016 by cornholio1980

Midnight Special USA 2015 Written by Jeff Nichols Directed by Jeff Nichols Watched on 19.04.2016 Apart from the twist ending, which I felt to be rather cheap and unnecessary, I loved “Take Shelter” – which is why I was very … 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 2016: Hardcore Henry

Posted on April 18, 2016 by cornholio1980

Hardcore Henry Russia | USA 2016 Written by Ilya Naishuller & Will Stewart Directed by Ilya Naishuller Watched on 15.04.2016 POV-shots in movies are hardly anything new (see, for example, “Halloween”, “Strange Days”, “Doom” or “Maniac”), but “Hardcore Henry” is … Continue reading →

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