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Whiplash (2014)

107 min’, Drama, Music Director: Damien Chazelle If you wish to have a heart racing instrumental experience, you should defiantly go see this film! Whiplash tells the story of Andrew (Miles Teller), a Schaffer College student and an immaculate drummer setting himself to dream big, when he’s excepted to a ferocious conservatory lead by an overly ambitious instructor, Terrance…… Continue reading Whiplash (2014)

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HILARIOUS (2010)

Director: Louis C.K.,  82 min’ I get rather board lately. I’m not really sure where all this drowsiness comes from, but I can’t stand it anymore. I had to provide myself with proper entertainment to snap out of it. I decided I needed a good laugh. I need to crack up and piss my pants.…… Continue reading HILARIOUS (2010)

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Carrie (2013)

Directed by Kimberly Peirce Film summary:   an adaptation of the classical 1976 film which is originally a 1974 Stephen King novel. It tells the story of a Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a lonely and shy girl living with her unstable and religiously controlling mother, Margaret White (Julianne Moore). Carrie possesses special telekinetic powers which she discovers by accident, and…… Continue reading Carrie (2013)

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20,000 Days on Earth (2014)

“One day I will let you know how to slay the dragon” Nick Cave Directors: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard Writers: Nick Cave, Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard I had the privilege of watching “20,000 Days on Earth” last Sunday with a friend. I was never a Nick Cave follower, I admit, but this film exposed a different side of…… Continue reading 20,000 Days on Earth (2014)

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Top 10 horror for Halloween

Originally posted on filmnerdblog:
October is here which means Halloween is almost upon us, and what better excuse for a horror top 10?  You can find last year’s list here. 10. Drag Me To Hell I don’t own a copy of this one, but it seems I watch it every time it’s on TV, so I probably should…

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The Drop (2014)

Director: Michaël R. Roskam Film summary:  Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) tends the bar at his cousin Marv’s (James Gandolfini) previously owned business, occasionally handles drops of dirty cash. He soon finds himself caught in the middle of a murder investigation which gets deeper and embroils into involving eventually everyone. I went to see this film…… Continue reading The Drop (2014)

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Kelly & Cal (2014)

This Indie flick tells the story of Kelly (Juliette Lewis), a young suburban housewife, adjusting to her new maternal situation while reminiscing on cooler days as a wild high school punk rocker. On one of her occasional smoking sessions she encounters Cal (Jonny Weston), an honestly sarcastic and bored teenager. The two find common grounds…… Continue reading Kelly & Cal (2014)

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After the Wedding (2006)

Some films just live you speechless in the end… “After the Wedding” (“Efter brylluppet”, 2006) is a Danish Drama directed by Susanne Bier, starring the gorgeous and talented Mads Mikkelsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, and Rolf Lassgård. The film tells the story of Jacob, a man who dedicates his life to teaching orphan children in India.…… Continue reading After the Wedding (2006)

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Stephen King’s Top 10 Movie Adaptations

As a child I used to indulge myself with weird entertainment such as: odd films, scary books with ghoulish creatures, spooky castles, murder stories, and haunted forests. I guess it’s kind of obvious from my previous posts I am still very much into the macabre world. I went through junior high binging the entire book…… Continue reading Stephen King’s Top 10 Movie Adaptations

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NYMPH()MANIAC Vol.1 (2013)

Definition: Nymphomania, also known as Hypersexuality, is extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity. It can be caused by some medical conditions or medication, Mental health problems such as borderline personality disorder, and alcohol and some drugs use (Wikipedia). Joe, Charlotte Gainsbourg, a diagnosed nymphomaniac, found beaten up on the street on…… Continue reading NYMPH()MANIAC Vol.1 (2013)