Category: Fantastic Fest
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Hodejegerne (Headhunters)’ an astonishingly mature, exhilarating thriller
Headhunters Directed by Morten Tyldum Screenplay by Lars Gudmestad by Ulf Ryberg 2011, Norway Summit Entertainment recently picked up the production rights to Jo Nesbo’s novel “Headhunters”. Clearly, somebody just saw Morten Tyldum’s awesome film adaptation. Headhunters begins dubiously. The … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Comic Con Episode Four: A Fan’s Hope’ – joyful, inspiring filmmaking
Comic Con Episode Four: A Fan’s Hope Directed by Morgan Spurlock USA, 2011 The film’s title feels like a desperately out-of-touch ploy to seem relevant in nerd culture, sure. But in all fairness to Mr. Spurlock, it’s also a pretty … [Read the Rest]
Sordid Cinema Podcast #30: Fantastic Fest – Best Of Japanese Film 2011
In our second Fantasic Fest ‘cast, Rick, Justine and SImon talk up three of the more ballyhooed Japanese flicks kicking around the fest: Yoshimasa Ishibashi’s depressive technicolor dream Milorcrorze: A Love Story; A Boy and His Samurai, the new family-oriented … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘El infierno’ a sometimes-fun, sometimes-infuriating mob tribute
El Narco (El inferno’) Written and directed by Luis Estrada 2010, Mexico Billed as a gangster movie of the same scope and caliber as Scarface and Goodfellas, but set in Mexico, El Narco (formerly El infierno) cribs the skeletal arc of these … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Derniere Seance (Last Screening)’ – for avid horror fans, it is a modest delight
Derniere Seance (Last Screening) Directed by Laurent Achard Screenplay by Laurent Achard and Frédérique Moreau 2011, France If Last Screening’s greatest flaw is the silliness of its premise, it’s greatest success is director Laurent Achard unflaggingly earnest commitment to that … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Sleep Tight’ demounstrates director Balagueró’s versatility
Sleep Tight Directed by Jaume Balagueró Screenplay by Alberto Marini 2011, Spain It’s no easy task to conduct a captivating, exhilarating film around an absolutely horrendous human being. But in his first follow up to the Rec films, Juame Balagueró … [Read the Rest]
Sound On Sight Staff Picks Their Favourite Fantastic Fest Films
Scott, Emmet and I decided to put together a list of our favorite films that screened at this year’s Fantastic Fest. We should be posting some more reviews this weekend so do check back for more coverage. In the meantime, … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘A Boy and His Samurai’ has captured the hearts of Fantastic Fest attendees
A Boy And His Samurai (Chonmage purin) Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura Screenplay by Yoshihiro Nakamura 2010, Japan For three years running, director Yoshihiro Nakamura has captured the hearts of Fantastic Fest attendees. Fish Story (2009) and Golden Slumbers (2010) both … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: The Director of ‘Fish Story’ is back with ‘A Boy And His Samurai’
A Boy And His Samurai (Chonmage purin) Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura Screenplay by Yoshihiro Nakamura 2010, Japan Director Yoshihiro Nakamura really caught the attention of the Sound On Sight staff with his 2009 end-of-the-world punk rock film Fish Story. Last … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Bullhead’ a character study with a mean streak
Bullhead Written by Michael R. Roskam Directed by Michael R. Roskam 2011, Belgium Writer/director Michaël Roskam delivers an assured directorial debut in Bulhead, a disturbingly visceral art-house drama that ably blends elements from other genres. While punctuated with moments of … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Human Centipede 2′ a numbing, ineffectual parade of depravity
Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence Written and directed by Tom Six 2011, Netherlands/UK It’s probably worth mentioning that I was not a fan of The Human Centipede. I thought the film underwhelming, poorly directed and largely undeserving of the cult … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Carré Blanc’ bleak, yet consistently hilarious
Carré Blanc Written and directed by Jean-Baptiste Leonettie 2011, France The world of Carré Blanc is a desolate expanse of concrete housing complexes. A square emblem, representative of a nameless, faceless state entity, is emblazoned everywhere. Loudspeakers stationed at every … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Juan de los Muertos (Juan of the Dead)’ – vital, exciting filmmaking
Juan Of The Dead Written and directed by Alejandro Brugués 2011, Cuba / Spain Juan of the Dead is a Cuban horror comedy. For those keeping track, that doesn’t ever happen. In fact, it’s a huge testament to director Alejandro … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘Milocrorze: A Love Story’ obscene and outrageous but also sincerely romantic
Milocrorze: A Love Story Directed by Yoshimasa Ishibashi Written by Yoshimasa Ishibashi 2011, Japan Starring Takayuki Yamada (13 Assassins), playing all three male leads, Milocrorze is the brainchild of Yoshimasa Ishibashi, best known for The Fuccon Family TV sketch show, … [Read the Rest]
Fantastic Fest 2011: ‘A Lonely Place To Die’ a relentless, action-packed, gripping crime thriller
A Lonely Place To Die Directed by Julian Gilbey Screenplay by Will Gilbey and Julian Gilbey 2011, UK A Lonely Place To Die might just be the best action film of 2011, a relentless, action packed, hard-edged, gripping crime thriller. … [Read the Rest]
