Apr 2, 2005 Music Bangkok Loco by Pornchai Hongrattanaporn (Review) One of those films you have to see for yourself in order to believe that something like it could even exist.
Jan 23, 2005 Movies Noi the Albino by Dagur Kári (Review) Noi the Albino possesses an otherness that makes it a truly surprising, engaging, and thought-provoking debut feature.
Jan 8, 2005 Movies Blister by Taikan Suga (Review) ‘Blister’ is a hidden gem, one that both affirms the value of our hobbies while also reminding us that there is a real world out there.
Dec 19, 2004 Movies 6ixtynin9 by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang (Review) Pen-Ek Ratanaruang’s sophomore film possesses style, attention to detail and character, and depth.
Oct 18, 2004 Movies The Bird People in China by Takashi Miike (Review) Even with its flaws, The Bird People in China is downright heart-tugging compared to Miike’s usual fare.
Oct 17, 2004 Movies Shaun of the Dead by Edgar Wright (Review) It’s almost subversive at the same time, the way it blends such solid characters with plenty of gore and some wicked humor.
Sep 21, 2004 Movies Kontroll by Nimród Antal (Review) The film never lives up its vast potential but consistently underperforms right through the lackluster ending.
Sep 18, 2004 Movies I Heart Huckabees by David O. Russell (Review) A smart script and some amazing acting keep this quirky philosophical movie running at a good pace.
Jul 25, 2004 Movies The Saddest Music in the World by Guy Maddin (Review) Guy Maddin has created a weird little movie with a golden heart.
Jul 3, 2004 Movies Samurai Fiction by Hiroyuki Nakano (Review) Samurai Fiction is a loving, humorous — and incredibly stylish — parody/homage to the classic samurai films of yore.
Apr 13, 2004 Movies Deadend of Besiegers by Hsiao-Hui Chang, Hsin-Yen Chang (Review) A very entertaining and engaging, if somewhat dated, kung fu flick.
Nov 9, 2003 Movies The Triplets of Belleville by Sylvain Chomet (Review) This is completely different from any other animated film you’ve likely seen in the past few years.
Nov 9, 2003 Movies Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (Review) At its heart, this film is a wonderfully done piece about healing and reconciliation.
Oct 21, 2003 Movies Spellbound by Jeffrey Blitz (Review) I’m hardpressed to think of a film I’ve seen in recent months with as much heart, drama, and glorious humanity as Spellbound.
Sep 21, 2003 Movies Jeux D’Enfants by Yann Samuell (Review) I found it very hard to feel for characters so completely dense and mean-spirited.
Sep 21, 2003 Movies 9 Souls by Toshiaki Toyoda (Review) There’s a moment when 9 Souls ceases being an entertaining film about bumbling ex-cons and becomes something far deeper.
Sep 21, 2003 Movies Save the Green Planet by Jang Jun-Hwan (Review) Gems like this one are the whole reason why I watch and review movies in the first place.
Sep 20, 2003 Movies Cheeky by David Thewlis (Review) A film about death and mourning that’s filled with warmth and a wonderful sense of humor.
Sep 6, 2003 Movies Mr. Smith Goes to Washington by Frank Capra (Review) The film is unashamedly pro-American, but there are some scenes that are downright subversive.
Jun 25, 2003 Anime A Little Snow Fairy Sugar, Volume One by Shinichiro Kimura (Review) I could literally feel my teeth rotting as I watched.