In this 6th edition of my 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival video reviews, I share my thoughts on the horror remake “Maniac” and Michael Haneke’s Palme d’Or winning film “Amour”. Continue reading
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[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
Bede’s MIFF: Melbourne International Film Festival 2012 Preview
Ever since I was a young film geek, one of the things I’ve always wanted to do was to attend a film festival. Unfortunately when you live in a small country town in the middle of nowhere for most of your life, you never really get the chance to since you’re far away from everything. … Continue reading