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[MIFF ’13] Downloaded (2013)

[MIFF ’13] Downloaded (2013)

DOWNLOADED tells the story of Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker, the guys behind the internet phenomenon known as Napster. This is a story told from their point of view, this is their story and it’s an interesting one to be told. Most of us who have been internet users for many years will be very … 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

[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

[MIFF ’11] The Woman

The Woman Lucky McKee’s The Woman is a film that has stuck with me since I sat down to watch it. I wrote a review over at MoreHorror.com and I feel like some of my opinions have changed since then. Especially after getting to meet Lucky, and having the opportunity to discuss this film as … Continue reading

[MIFF ’11] Take Shelter

Take Shelter Michael Shannon plays Curtis LaForche, your average everyday Joe, who begins to get haunted by strange dreams focus around a huge and devastating storm. These dreams leave him waking up in a pool of sweat, they are so vivid that the events that take place in the dream affect him while awake (a … Continue reading

[MIFF ’11] In Conversation: Morgan Spurlock

In Conversation: Morgan Spurlock Download HERE The Forum Theater hosted ‘In Conversation’ with Morgan Spurlock, which I had the chance to attend on Sunday the 31st of July. Morgan’s latest film POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold screened at the festival, and he came along to talk about it. He was joined by … Continue reading

July in Film 2011

July 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 41 Number of Re-watches (this month): 23 Number of films watched this year: 286 5/5 Pan’s Labyrinth The Social Network * Blue Velvet * Taxi Driver * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Poltergeist * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban * … Continue reading