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June 3, 2011
In defence of criticism: The case of The Hangover Part II
“Most critics really don’t get it.”, as they say. I feel compelled to respond to the casual filmgoers who don't understand the critic’s perspective.
April 20, 2010
Antique (Kyu-dong Min, 2008)
His motivations nebulous, a young man opens a neighborhood Western-style bakery called Antique, employing a host of off-the-wall characters.
March 3, 2011
Instant Swamp (Satoshi Miki, 2009)
After Adrift in Tokyo (2007) Instant Swamp disappoints with its unfocused fable exploring the great divide between magical thought and rational thought.
October 1, 2010
Come Drink With Me (King Hu, 1966)
In Come Drink With Me, King Hu considers each of the director’s tools, using camera movement differently than editing or the wide-screen space.
March 29, 2010
The Day The Earth Stood Still (Scott Derrickson, 2008)
In The Day The Earth Stood Still, an alien representative arrives on Earth, setting in motion a plan to save the planet Earth by destroying mankind.
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