Directed by Rémy Belvaux
Starring Benoît Poelvoorde
Since out last film took place in Belgium, why not a Belgian film? I revisited this film recently while preparing for a presentation on the subjective camera and it’s uses in film. In the past, I’ve found Man Bites Dog to be an inspirational film for me, one that I actually [...]
Man Bites Dog (1992)
In Bruges (2008)
Directed by Martin McDonagh
Starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes
I have to lead the review with the stated prejudice I went into this film with, a general dislike for Colin Farrell’s previous body of work. Nothing against the actor, it seems that the majority of his roles revolved around playing some egotistical, [...]
Teeth (2007)
Directed by Mitchel Lichtenstein
Starring Jess Wiexler
Ok, you can easily piece together the premise of this movie from the trailer. But what you can’t appreciate is the expert hand that delivers a high concept idea like this in such a technically competant, skillfully acted, and craftly written way. Adverb nazis eat your heart out.
All kidding aside this is [...]
