“If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you”
Opening the film with a chicken chase, City of God is the most gripping history of drug-wars in the Rio de Janeiro favelas that anyone could hope for.
From: Brazil, South AmericaContinue reading “City of God – Get Involved in the Drug Dealing Gangs of Rio”
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Next: Elite Squad, El Infierno, Traffic
Oooweee you are in for a treat. Oldboy is the best revenge film you can find in the 21st century, let alone South Korea. Prepare yourself for a witches brew of 1 part The Truman Show, 1 part Memento, and 1 part “what the f**k! Park Chan-wook has made one crazy movie!
You’re in for a treat. Oldboy is the best revenge film you can find in the 21st century, let alone South Korea. Prepare yourself for a witches brew of 1 part The Truman Show, 1 part Memento, and 1 part “what the f**k! Park Chan-wook has made one crazy movie!
From: South Korea, AsiaContinue reading “Oldboy – THE Revenge Thriller to Rule them All”
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Next: The Truman Show, Memento, Le Samourai
“What!? You haven’t seen any films from Africa!?”
“What!? You haven’t seen any films from Africa!?”
Well, honestly, I was in a similar position a few months ago. I’d only seen a few films set in the continent, such as the brilliant District 9, the heart-warming Africa United, and the heart-wrenching Hotel Rwanda. So when I saw Timbuktu gather critical acclaim at Cannes as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film, I gave it a watch. Safe to say, it was well worth it!
From: Mali, AfricaContinue reading “Timbuktu – Experience Life in the Sahel of Mali”
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Next: Abouna, Zerzura, Amores Perros
Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music. Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music whilst drinking Red Bull. Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music whilst drinking Red Bull and dancing the running man. You’re now getting close to the adrenaline rush of Run Lola Run.
Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music. Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music whilst drinking Red Bull. Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music whilst drinking Red Bull and dancing the running man. You’re now getting close to the adrenaline rush of Run Lola Run.
From: Germany, EuropeContinue reading “Run Lola Run – An Adrenaline Rush in Berlin”
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Next: Trainspotting, Vertigo, Crystal Swan
Sexy Moms + One Uncontrollable Kid = Mommy, a film with Canadian Karaoke and Violence. Sounds like a game of Cards Against Humanity right!? A smart-phone like aspect ratio takes headlines in this one in a beautifully shot film about a single mother trying to raise her unpredictably violent son.
From: Canada, North AmericaContinue reading “Mommy – Sexy Moms and One Uncontrollable Teenager”
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Next: We Need to Talk About Kevin, Tangerine, Room
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