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[RRFF ’12] Siberia, Monamour

[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

[MIFF ’12] Maniac (2012)

[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] Cosmopolis (2012)

[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] Room 237

[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] Wyatt Earp (1994)

[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