7
Oct

A Star Is Born (7/10)

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as […]

7
Oct

Mr. Know-It-All [FR] (7.5/10)

A football coach afraid of commitment has to take care of his nephew with Asperger’s Syndrome. Review Endearing characters (+1/2) Average expectations, surpassed (+1/2) Delightful story, wonderful ending (+1) Respectful/credible depiction of Aspergher’s Syndrome (+1/2) After the disastrous depiction of autism (“the spectrum”) in the latest Predator, this was exactly what I needed to wash […]

5
Oct

Venom (6/10)

Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake’s experiments, Eddie’s body merges with the alien Venom — leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities […]

4
Oct

Farenheit 11/9 (6/10)

Filmmaker Michael Moore predicted that Donald Trump would become the 45th president of the United States. Traveling across the country, Moore interviews American citizens to get a sense of the social, economic and political impact of Trump’s victory. Moore also takes an in-depth look at the media, the Electoral College, the government agenda and his […]

3
Oct

The Silent Revolution (Das schweigende Klassenzimmer) (8.5/10)

Several sixth-grade students show their solidarity with the victims of the 1956 Hungarian uprising by staging a minute’s silence during lessons. Review Superb acting (even if it was in German) (+1) Highly moving topic (+1) Good cinematography & art direction (+1/2) Met HIGH expectations (+1) I could not have been more delighted by this movie. […]