Showing posts with label SIFF 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SIFF 2015. Show all posts

Friday, June 19, 2015

Korean Thriller 'A Hard Day' Gets An Action-Packed Trailer That Only Hints At The Waiting Absurdity


When you hear of a South Korean thriller about a corrupt homicide detective covering up his own hit and run as some unknown force stalks him from the shadows, you probably think dark and gritty. And A HardDay certainly has elements of that, but it is also startlingly funny to boot. While this new trailer plays up the action elements, there is much more going on, and you also get a taste of the absurdity in play.

'Eden' Movie Review


Mia Hansen-Love’s dance music-fueled drama Eden is an intimate film. First off, it positions the viewer as part of the story, placing you in the middle of the action. Second, the fictionalized depiction of the early days and evolution of the “French touch” sound of electronic music in the mid-1990s, is a story inspired by the musical aspirations of her younger brother, Sven, who chased the dragon of becoming a DJ and also co-wrote the script.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

'Turbo Kid' Gets A Bloody New Trailer And A Release Date


Yes, one of the most fun movies I’ve seen so far this year, the Canadian post-apocalyptic send up Turbo Kid, finally has a release date. And to celebrate, the lunatics responsible for this one have also unleashed an awesome new trailer. Check it out below.

Monday, June 15, 2015

'Deathgasm' Movie Review: This Is The Demonic Heavy Metal Horror Film You've Been Waiting For

Deathgasm is the demonic, heavy mental horror film you didn’t even know you wanted. Okay, I knew this is exactly what I wanted, but the likes of Wild Zero, Black Roses, and Rock and Roll Nightmare are all personal favorites. It’s like this movie was made specifically for me, which was quite nice of writer/director Jason Lei Howden. When you hear a title like Deathgasm, odds are it conjures up some particular, rather vivid imagery, and that’s exactly the movie you see on screen. And it’s fucking awesome: funny, gore-soaked, and actually a bit touching.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

'The Overnight' Red Band Trailer Is Inventively Filthy


It looks like swingers are finally getting the R-rated sex comedy they so richly deserve. This red band trailer for Patrick Brice’s The Overnight is not what you normally what comes to mind when you think of this genre. Sure, it’s filthy and funny, but there’s more unnerving and unsettling potential to found here, which is certainly welcome. Check it out.

'The Wolfpack' Movie Review


Imagine you never leave your small, dingy Manhattan apartment, and the only contact you have with the outside world is through movies. Growing up like this you might turn out a little weird, and the Angulo family, a literal band of brothers raised in such a situation by their isolationist parents, are indeed an interesting bunch. Their only outlet for creativity, and just to stave off boredom, is to recreate their favorite films, like Reservoir Dogs, The Dark Knight, and The Grand Budapest Hotel, crafting intricate costumes out of cereal boxes, yoga mats, and whatever other resources they can get their hands on.

Monday, June 8, 2015

SIFF Capsule Reviews: 'Eden' And 'Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story Of Cannon Films'


The 2015 Seattle International Film Festival may be officially in the books, but I've got some catching up to do. In that sprit, here are a couple more reviews from SIFF, one is a dance music coming of age tale, the other a documentary that will make you want to watch a slew of questionable, and awesome, films.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

SIFF Capsule Reviews: 'Circle' And 'The Wolfpack'


The Seattle International Film Festival is winding down (today is the last day), and though I haven't seen as many movies as I would have like (stupid day job), I'm still behind and have some catching up to do. So here are a couple more short reviews, one of a world premiere, the other of a documentary that created quite a buzz at Sundance. Enjoy.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

SIFF Capsule Reviews: 'A Hard Day' And 'The Look Of Silence'


Well, we've hit the final weekend of the 41st Seattle International Film Festival, which is rather like nearing the end of a marathon. You can see the finish line, but you know there's still ground to cover before it's over. Just to pass the time, here are a few more quick reviews from the festival, including a pleasant surprise and one of the best movies I've seen this year. Check it out.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

SIFF Capsule Reviews: 'Haemoo' And 'The Black Panthers: Vanguard Of The Revolution'


The 41st Seattle International Film Festival keeps rolling right along, but we're on the downhill slope of the marathon 25-day cinematic party. In that frame of mind, we've got another couple of short reviews of movies you might want to check out.

Sunday, May 31, 2015

'Cub' Movie Review: A Dirty, Nasty Throwback Horror Film


Cub is not going to appeal to everyone, but if you’re looking for a nasty little horror throwback, you can do a lot worse than this Belgian flick. It’s certainly not afraid to get down and dirty and mean when it needs to, and fits nicely into the “kids go camping and find something scary they didn’t expect” subgenre.

Friday, May 29, 2015

SIFF Capsule Reviews: 'Being Evel' And 'Snow On The Blades'


The 41st Seattle International Film Festival is in full swing, and with more than 400 movies, it's a marathon and can be a big challenge to sift through everything. With that in mind, here are a quick reviews of films you may want to check out, or avoid as the case may be.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

'The Nightmare' Trailer Proves Documentaries Can Be As Terrifying As Any Horror Film


There are times when a documentary can be far more terrifying than any fictional film, and the upcoming The Nightmare looks to be one of them. I’m stoked the film is landing at the Seattle International Film Festival next month, and now a trailer is here for you to check out.