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Tag: willem dafoe

festivals, hot docs, reactions

DO DONKEYS ACT? plays Hot Docs 2017

Zen and the art of donkey protection

Posted on May 6, 2017June 5, 2017
reviews

A MOST WANTED MAN

There’s a bit of darkness built into every beacon of hope, but what happens when that darkness begins to grow?

Posted on July 27, 2014August 1, 2014
trailers

Strangers When We Meet: A MOST WANTED MAN Trailer

And on the seventh day, he rested…but not before shining a light on an upcoming film to get excited over.

Posted on April 13, 2014April 18, 2014
reviews

NYMPHOMANIAC volume II

They say it’s better the second time; They say you get to do the weird stuff.

Posted on April 8, 2014April 13, 2014
reviews

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Wes Anderson returns with something sweet for audiences to delight in.

Posted on March 16, 2014March 22, 2014
trailers

Standin’ In the Big Hotel: THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL Trailer

I feel like every word of this trailer should be a BEING JOHN MALKOVICH-esque stream of “Anderson, Anderson, Anderson…”. I say that with love.

Posted on October 23, 2013October 27, 2013
trailers

Let’s Talk About Sex: NYMPHOMANIAC Teaser

The crazy Dane is back, and this time he’s made a dirty little movie.

Posted on July 3, 2013July 8, 2013
reviews

JOHN CARTER

Adventures across the galaxy have made for some of the very best movies in cinema history. Has Disney created the next great entry?

Posted on March 18, 2012March 23, 2012
blind spot series

Blindsided by WILD AT HEART

Gird your loins everybody – the Blind Spot Series turns its eyes to David Lynch.

Posted on February 28, 2012June 30, 2015
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: MIRAL

The Miral is a wild red flower that grows on the side of the road. That in itself is an encouraging thought – that something … Read More ›

Posted on September 15, 2010July 25, 2011
reviews

THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX

Wes still has daddy issues, but now they’re a bit more animated.

Posted on December 2, 2009January 23, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 10 – 09 ( Chatter From Fellow Bloggers )

I don’t mind telling ya gang, this little weekly feature where I highlight what other bloggers are saying couldn’t come at a better time. The … Read More ›

Posted on October 9, 2009March 8, 2012

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