Best of 2014
January 1, 2015
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2014 was a good year for cinema with many films that were moving and challenging and solidly made. To keep track of films that stood out I started
Frank
December 30, 2014
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It’s an odd and bold gamble to take an actor and put them in a mask for the bulk of a film, but with Frank and Michael Fassbender it works
Two Days, One Night
December 29, 2014
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has a deceptively light and naturalistic shooting style. With a hand-held camera and moving around behind characters, there is
The Grand Budapest Hotel
December 28, 2014
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At the heart of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel is a virtuoso performance by Ralph Fiennes who fits perfectly into the elaborate sets and
Ida
December 27, 2014
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Shot in crisp black and white in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio with precise and off-centre framing that recalls the work of Bresson, Bergman, and Dreyer,
Winter Sleep
December 26, 2014
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is a film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan about characters and conversations. While it’s a long film, it didn’t feel that way. It’s remarkable in
Under the Skin
December 25, 2014
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Unnerving is the word that I most often use when describing Under the Skin and that’s a good word for all Jonathan Glazer films. This is only his
Obvious Child
December 24, 2014
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is a film that presents a complex and possibly controversial story in a way that is light and respectful and I loved it. Seeing Jenny
Only Lovers Left Alive
December 23, 2014
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I’m a survivor, baby
Jim Jarmusch always seems to make films in the same way where he chooses a cast, some locations, a loose plot, music, and
Mood Indigo
December 22, 2014
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Michel Gondry has a unique style and it’s not for everyone. Through his films he brings things that are personal and whimsical and in the
Locke
December 21, 2014
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Tom Hardy in a car. That’s the rough structure of Locke and it works startlingly well. While the one-person show can work well on stage, it’s bold
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