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SIFF Film Review: “Paprika” : M ...
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"The Neptune was packed, and between the hardcore film-goers and anime otakus, there was a great deal to be excited about. Satoshi Kon, the director of Paprika, had gained a following by his previous works including “Tokyo Godfathers” and “Perfect Blue,” and has a reputation for dazzling visuals and innovative plotlines – the first five minutes into the film, and we knew this would be no different.“Paprika&rdquo ; explodes from the get-go, delving into a dream sequence lush with beauty, comedy, and ending with suspense. From one scenario flowing into the next, none seemed connected, yet flowed together seamlessly, which was to be a precedent for the rest of the film.The core of the story lies around a recent invention called a “DC Mini,” which allows dreams to be viewed and recorded onto computers. Though the purpose of the DC Mini is for the purpose of deeper psychotherapy, when the samples are stolen and used to manipulate the sub ... " [More]
SIFF Film Review: “La vie en ro ...
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"Admittedly, I had no idea who Edith Piaf was, and as the theatre filled to the brim with excited filmgoers tittering excitedly about the singer, my anticipation and curiosity were seriously piqued by the time the film began.There is no disappointment to be had by this biopic film. Whether one’s knowledgeable about the intense life of Edith Piaf or not, it’s beauty and art as portrayed by Olivier Dahan and starred by the brilliant Marion Cotillard is incorrigible. The time periods range from Edith’s youth, to her prime, and finally to her last days, in no particular order. While such time-jumping in other films has thrown off an audience or made for difficult comprehension of the plot, Dahan does so seamlessly, each scene enriching its follow-up as it goes along.However, the heavy intensity and range of emotions the audience felt wouldn’t have been possible without the talent of Marion Cotillard, who had seemed to completely become immersed in the characte ... " [More]
SIFF Film Review: “Eagle vs. Sh ...
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"This film nails its tagline – “Finding love was never so… Awkward.”Both of the main characters – the sweet Lily and the arrogant Jarrod, seem almost too awkward on their own to function in society, but that’s their appeal in this “loser genre” film along the lines of “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Me, You, and Everyone We Know”. The situations and conflicts are things that would normally not be seen as troublesome, but Lily and Jarrod react and speak in such a response to them that some of us were squirming uncomfortably in our seats as they struggled to communicate.In their ability to remain deadpan throughout the entire film and emote a strong reaction (of various kinds) from the audience, Jemaine Clement (Jarrod) and Loren Horsley (Lily) were fantastic actors. The story was filled with various curves and twists, some more predictable than others, that didn’t bore for a moment, and the clips of stop-anima ... " [More]
SIFF Film Review: “Fido” : May ...
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"Zombies! As pets? Milkmen? Girlfriend? It appears to be the case in this charming black comedy, “Fido”. Due to a mysterious accident that turned all dead people into zombies, all cities were fenced in, and collars were developed to turn some of them into docile servants – an interesting spin on typical zombie movie fare.Though it is a comedy, zombie fans will still get a small amount of gore and undead terrorizing, as the collars don’t seem to be as sturdy as they should be – but even the flying limbs manages to be humorous. However, more than the zombies themselves, the plot revolves around Timmy, a child with one such zombie that only ever wanted a friend.Funny, original, sweet, and bloody – “Fido” looks to be a cult hit. " [More]
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"There are some genres attached to movies that can be considered understatements. Having “Never On A Sunday” labeled under Black Comedy is one such understatement. Despite the dark, at times acidic humor, there were still laughs to be had – in surprise if nothing else. The film tells the story of Carlos, who tries to get a proper burial for his dead uncle on a very unlucky Sunday, and ends up fighting against the black market of body traders in the process!From the uncle’s slowly (and gruesomely) decaying body throughout the film to the love scene that takes place in a coffin, “Never On A Sunday” is a darkly quirky indie that will certainly entertain its niche. " [More]
SIFF Film Review: “Death At A F ...
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"Death At A Funeral was one of those rare movie experiences where one can remember why we pay what we do to go to movies on the big screen (aside from seeing it on a big screen). Frank Oz’s comedy about an upper class family funeral going horribly, hilariously wrong toted a solid, witty script and actors (of note is Alan Tudyk, whose antics brought the strongest laughs throughout the film), and we were delighted.It wasn’t just the major, obviously comedic points that had us laughing, but even the smaller, subtle moments that would normally elicit a lone chuckle seemed to catch with everybody at the Neptune. It became not just a movie experience, but also one of community bonding, in a dark theatre, with strangers, laughing ourselves to tears. " [More]