The Overnight (2015) Movie Review: Uncensored, Unpredictable, and Unapologetic
Patrick Brice’s comedy will make you believe that relationships and people are stranger than fiction. What starts off as a normal get together slowly turns wilder, weirder and to be truly appreciative of the art of indie film-making: It astonishes. If you can’t intake and see overly exposed shots of fake penises or you don’t enjoy people talking about things that only outward and insane people do, this is probably not for you. Brice’s The…
Far From Men (2014): Caught between “Lose-Lose” Situation
Far From Men is adapted from the short story The Guest by Nobel Prize-winning author Albert Camus, which was written as an allegory of French-Algerian tensions. Writer-director David Oelhoffen paints the beautiful but deserted landscape canvas with the colors of palpating human drama that will certainly move you.
Taxidermia (2006) Review: An Astounding Universe of Flesh and Blood
If a movie opens with a guy squirting fire from his penis, you know what to expect. And yet, you’re not prepared for what awaits. György Pálfi’s Taxidermia is a three course meal of lust, gluttony and pride. It spans over three generations of Balatony family- a lecherous soldier, an athlete in sport of speed eating and a taxidermist. The only connecting link among them is their unhealthy obsessions. This Hungarian tragicomedy is full of…
Magical Girl (2014): A Mordant Thriller on the Obscure Human Nature
“It’s funny that Spain is the country where bullfighting is most popular. Do you know why Spain is in perennial clash? Because we don’t know whether we are a rational or an emotional country. The Nordic, countries for example are cerebral countries. Still, Arabs or Latinos have accepted their passionate side with no complex or guilt. They all know which side dominates. We Spaniards are in a balance hanging right in the middle.”
Turbo Kid (2015) Movie Review: A Loopy, Retro Throwback to the 80s
Turbo Kid is a film that walks along the fine line of being too-dramatic and too-cheesy which, in my opinion, it does flawlessly. However, there are not many surprises to be had in this simple tale of Good Vs Evil. It chalks-out pretty much like an 80s television episode which is a huge negative in its kitty. Even though the violence is ridiculous which is a plus the film is not funny enough. It doesn’t…
Eastern Promises (2007): …and Delivers
When you sit on your couch against your laptop screen, set to watch a thriller starring Viggo Mortensen directed by David Cronenberg, you are pretty clear about one thing, that they are not going to let you leave your seat till the post credits start to roll and Eastern Promises pretty much does the same. Well, there is no way you can describe a movie like Eastern Promises without mentioning a few incidents and happenings…
Seven Samurai (1954) Review: The Most Influential Film of All Time
There is probably no point appreciating and lauding Seven Samurai after 61 years of its release, when it has already received universal love from the critics and masses and is often cited as the most influential film in the history of cinema. It has frequently made it to the top 10 films of all time in almost all the magazines and critics’ list.
10 Great Films “High on Films” Recommends: 2nd Edition
Last month we began our recommendation feature “The HOF-men Recommend” in which we recommend 10 good to great films from across the globe. You can check out our first recommendation board here. This is the 2nd edition of “The HOF-men Recommend” Series. Guy Maddin is the guy who makes films of 20th century in 21st century. The grainy and grimy vignettes of his movies evoke the feel of primordial experimental cinema. His unique visual…