I should start off by saying that THE EXPENDABLES 2 is, not by traditional standards of cinema, a quote unquote ‘good’ film (but it is definitely far from being a bad one as well). Continue reading
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[RRFF ’12] Siberia, Monamour
Siberia, Monamour was quite a different film than the others I saw as part of the Russian Resurrection Film Festival. This was a much darker and depressing film, yet by the end there was a sense of hope and the impossible suddenly felt possible. This is the kind of film that isn’t an easy watch, … Continue reading
[RRFF ’12] My Boyfriend Is An Angel
Every so often a film comes out of the angel-sub genre variety, and they certainly range in subject matter. I prefer films such as Dogma, and try and avoid the City Of Angels type … Continue reading
Marcey & A.J.’s September Blog-a-Thon – Week 1: Miracle Mile
Miracle Mile is a product of the Cold War era, and the paranoia it pounded into people. The film has a simple premise, with a young man answering the phone at a phone booth in the early hours of the morning, and hearing a warning about missiles hitting the city in around an hour’s time. Continue reading
[RRFF ’12] Two Days (Два дня)
Two Days is a romantic/comedy/drama, and an unexpected one. Heading into this film, I felt a little unsure of what sort of film it was going to be. The first act reveals a few hints, but it is during its middle act where it’s true colours are really shown, and I was delighted by what … Continue reading
[MIFF ’12] Maniac (2012)
My first thought after I was walking out of the screening was ‘scalping has never looked so artistic’. This ‘remake’ of Maniac certainly draws some of its inspiration from European arthouse horror, it really has that giallo vibe. It also draws inspiration from 70’s and 80’s exploitation, yet it aims to be more than just exploitation. Continue reading
[Review] The Bourne Legacy (2012) by Dan McIntosh
So I was fortunate enough to win a ticket to the premiere of The Bourne Legacy. Like most who watched the Matt Damon Bourne movies, we were all hoping that he would return for another outing as Jason Bourne. At the time, Universal were not overly happy with the speed at which Director Paul Greengrass … Continue reading
[Review] Cosmopolis (2012)
Cosmopolis is a film that has been dividing audiences since its debut at Cannes, and it will continue to do so. I am a huge fan of director David Cronenberg, he rarely disappoints and last year he gave me a big disappointment with A Dangerous Method. Continue reading
[MIFF ’12] Killer Joe
By the end of 2012 I do not doubt that Killer Joe will be in my Top 5, I loved this film and since my screening I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Continue reading
[Review] Bernie (2011)
Without a doubt Bernie is one of the strangest films I have seen for the past few years. It really is an odd film, fact mixed with fiction, and strangely alluring. Continue reading
[Review] The Campaign (2012)
I admit from the moment I first saw the trailer for The Campaign, I got excited! The trailer showed just enough to give us an idea of what we were in for and the talents involved, I was sold! Continue reading
[MIFF ’12] Room 237
Stanley Kubrick in my opinion was a cinematic genius, and also very much an enigma. The man remained a mystery to us all, up until his sudden passing (RIP) in 1999. At that time he had completed Eyes Wide Shut, in fact he had submitted his final cut to WB Continue reading
[Review] Magic Mike (2012)
I am sure on the surface Magic Mike would seem to be something a long the lines of Showgirls but with men. It isn’t really, although the two do share some similarities. Continue reading
[Review] Wyatt Earp (1994)
Every so often in Hollywood, similar themed films are made around the same time and one always gets lost in the shuffle. Back in 93/94 that theme was Wyatt Earp and released first was Tombstone staring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. Continue reading