Sion Sono’s deranged teenage romance about the perversities of sex and religion is wildly hilarious, controversial and satirical, and might be the briskest 4 hours you can spend in a movie.
A predictable historical war film about survival and the human spirit that mostly benefits from steady direction by Edward Zwick.
This strong early effort by Chilean director Pablo Larrain is one of his edgiest character studies on nihilism and pop culture obsession in the context of political oppression.
Meirelles’ visual style may be overwhelming, but this is still a rather well-made piece about the human condition.
It may not be one of Eastwood’s most complex films, but it is a decent piece on seeking a purpose in life and being open to differences.
One of Clint Eastwood’s most affecting dramas, featuring a standout performance by Angelina Jolie, in what is another high point of his post-2000s directing career.
Slick editing and camerawork aside, this is the music documentary-cum-concert film par excellence by the great Martin Scorsese.
John Woo returns to form with this epic historical drama with lots of action to spare.
Continue reading →A raw, sexually-explicit if eye-opening film from one of Southeast Asia’s rising filmmakers.
