Dan Scully reviews the latest movie from the director of The Lobster.
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Author: Dan Scully
Dan Scully is a film buff and humorist living in a tiny apartment in Philadelphia. He hosts the podcast I Like to Movie Movie and is the proud father to twin cactuses named Riggs & Murtaugh. Also, he doesn't really mind when Batman kills people. Follow him on Twitter and Letterboxd.
THE GUILTY (dir. Gustav Möller): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Like all good thrillers, THE GUILTY weaves in current issues from the real world,
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Shoplifters (dir. Hirokazu Koreeda): Philadelphia Film Festival review
The best films are those which afford the viewer an inside look into a life experience different from their own
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Burning (dir. Chang-dong Lee): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Based on a Murakami short story, BURNING clocks in at 148 indispensable minutes.
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SUPPORT THE GIRLS (dir. Andrew Bujalski): Film review
A common refrain in the world of workplace woes goes like this: “People don’t quit jobs. They quit managers.” This is undoubtedly true for the…
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SKATE KITCHEN (dir. Crystal Moselle): Film review
While watching Skate Kitchen, I found myself entertained, engaged, and delighted, but it wasn’t until it ended – until I realized that rolling credits meant…
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MEASURE OF A MAN (dir. Jim Loach): Film review
Even though the film is rather plain, the central characterization makes this breezy beach-read of a movie a thorough joy.
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BORG MCENROE (dir. Janus Metz): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Fitting that the festival which began with I, Tonya should end, at least for me, on a similar note with Borg McEnroe. While not as…
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BAD DAY FOR THE CUT (dir. Chris Baugh): Philadelphia Film Festival review
The right amount of craftsmanship can elevate even the lowest budget film into something special,
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THE SQUARE (dir. Ruben Östlund): Philadelphia Film Festival review
The Square uses awkward humor to explore the ridiculousness of ‘high class’ expression.
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IN THE FADE (dir. Fatih Akin): Philadelphia Film Festival review
In the Fade is less concerned with the catharsis of vengeance than it is the ethical questions that revenge naturally raises.
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THELMA (dir. Joachim Trier): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Easily one of my favorites of the fest so far, Thelma is one of those rare movies that is so rich, so stylish, and so…
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THE ENDLESS (dir. Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Among genre fans, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have become synonymous with a “microbudget sci-fi drama.” Each of their films uses a Twilight Zone-esque concept to put characters…
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SPOOR (dir. Agnieszka Holland & Kasia Adamik): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Spoor has all the makings of a great movie, but fails to pull them together in a satisfying way.
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UNDER THE TREE (dir. Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurosson): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Although it’s not a terrible film, this is the first of the fest that I’d call a disappointment. Maybe I was tired, maybe I internally…
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JUST TO BE SURE (dir. Carine Tardieu): Philadelphia Film Festival review
When done right, are few things more purely enjoyable than a French romantic comedy. When done wrong, there are few things worse. So it was…
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DARKEST HOUR (dir. Joe Wright): Philadelphia Film Festival review
We’re not reinventing the wheel here, but it’s a well-made wheel, and it rolls forward just fine.
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WONDERSTRUCK (dir. Todd Haynes): Philadelphia Film Festival review
It’s pure delight for a film nerd to bask in Haynes’ seamless blend of homage,
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MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND (dir. Ana Asensio): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Asensio writes, directs, and stars in this slow-burn thriller which took home top honors at this year’s SXSW festival.
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BRIMSTONE & GLORY (dir. Viktor Jakovlesly): Philadelphia Film Festival review
Films like this are why I go to festivals. There is truly nothing else quite like it.
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