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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