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October 22, 2013
Drug War (Johnny To, 2012)
Drug War's writing is sharp and gripping, surprising us at every turn, setting up great action scenes, brilliantly directed by Johnny To.
March 28, 2013
Sunny (Hyeong-Cheol Kang, 2011)
Sunny is at once a coming-of-age film, with detective elements, feminine-pop aesthetics, fleshed-out characters and intricate narrative elements.
October 1, 2010
What is independent cinema?
What is independent cinema? Critics and film scholars have wrestled with a definition of independent for most of cinema’s existence.
May 5, 2015
Seven Pounds (Gabriele Muccino, 2008)
Seven Pounds is a great concept but executed with poor vision. The supporting cast is well chosen, with Dawson, Harrelson and Pepper being high points.
March 22, 2010
Les Carabiniers (Jean-Luc Godard, 1963)
In Les Carabiniers, Godard is in control, from playing with our scopophilic gaze in the makeshift rape scene or denying us narcissistic satisfaction.
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