Outstandingly directed “Monos” examines how coming of age looks in an outlandish, hostile and primal environment, and how youth needs that quintessential stage in life. When Sierra Leone plunged into a civil war in 1991, the world wasn’t fully aware … Continue reading Monos (2019) – Into The Wild
Hlynur Palmason’s White White Day (2019) is a cold tale of how we cope with loss. While certain budget limitations are visible here and there, this Icelandic drama firmly connects the dots and provides enough reason to care. Vengeance, when … Continue reading White, White Day (2019) Is A Story About Making Your Own Peace
Bertrand Bonello looks for a deeper meaning in “Zombi Child”, but although the film has too much on plate, it is still an insightful look into the culture of voodoo from a fresh perspective. It takes a bit of thinking … Continue reading Zombi Child (2019) Celebrates The Intimidating Nature of Voodoo
A ridiculously overrated, pretentious drama ‘The Souvenir” didn’t spoil the fun of the last day of New Horizons International Film Festival for me, because there was still plenty to enjoy. White, White Day (2019) Dir. Hlynur Palmason Hate Grade: 3/10 … Continue reading Day 5 of New Horizons International Film Festival 2019 – The Souvenir, Tommaso & More
A crazy tale about grief followed by Jonah Hill’s heart-warming coming-of-age story “Mid90s” and the substandard horror movie from the creators of “Goodnight Mommy”. Welcome to the 4th day of New Horizons International Film Festival in Wrocław, Poland. Koko-di Koko-da … Continue reading Day 4 of New Horizons International Film Festival 2019 – Koko-di Koko-da & Mid90s
Cultural Hater visited Wrocław for a week to see the best movies screened at the New Horizons International Film Festival. Here’s what you should add to your watchlist! It’s almost a tradition to visit New Horizons for me, and it’s … Continue reading New Horizons International Film Festival 2019 – Reviews Centre
Partying with Matthew McConaughey isn’t as good as one could imagine, while Haitian voodoo is still waiting for a true masterpiece that would explore its beauty in a more memorable way. Zombi Child Dir. Bertrand Bonello Hate Grade: 3.5/10 “Zombi … Continue reading Day 3 of New Horizons International Film Festival 2019 – Zombi Child, The Beach Bum & More
The second day of New Horizons International Film Festival has been all about the Cannes revelation “Parasite”, with a Tibetan road movie, a Canadian ghost story and a short story about madness in the shadows of the Korean film. Parasite … Continue reading Day 2 of New Horizons International Film Festival 2019 – Parasite & more
The first day of the festival has been more than solid, with science fiction from Brazil, Quentin Tarantino’s favorite Chinese movie and a gallantly directed film about child soldiers in South America. Bacurau (2019) Dir. Juliano Dornelles, Kleber Mendonça Filho … Continue reading Day 1 of New Horizons International Film Festival 2019 – Bacurau, Monos & More
