Berlin Film Journal

Clara Miranda Scherffig Berlin Film Journal Aug 6, 2018 What I feared could be a denatured film, revealing signs of outdated views or style, appears to be proof of inspiring wholeness instead. This is what I long for in cinema. Go to Full Review Ned Rifle (2015) 78% 55%

Clara Miranda Scherffig Berlin Film Journal Aug 6, 2018 It leaves us puzzled, insomuch as we struggle to understand whether the characters share their disorienting and desperate feelings with us, or they just played us, fooled us with the oldest tricks of cinema. Go to Full Review Queen of Earth (2015) 93% 58%

Zhuo-Ning Su Berlin Film Journal Aug 3, 2018 The film is altogether likable and tugs at heartstrings because it openly aims for them and, of Dolan's films to date, it's the most eager to please. But it underwhelms for the very same reasons. Go to Full Review Mommy (2014) 89% 89%

Zhuo-Ning Su Berlin Film Journal Aug 3, 2018 Enjoyable for its pristine imagery, bookstore music and affecting idea. Go to Full Review Hin Und Weg (2014) - - 67%

Zhuo-Ning Su Berlin Film Journal Aug 3, 2018 What you see then among the fluffy chaos on screen is, above all else, a wasted opportunity. Go to Full Review White God (2014) 87% 71%

Zhuo-Ning Su Berlin Film Journal Aug 3, 2018 Despite the massive set pieces and deafening sound effects that go hand in hand with a war movie, it retains a feel of focused, graceful leanness that is a trademark of Eastwood and undeniably masterful. Go to Full Review American Sniper (2014) 71% 84%

Zhuo-Ning Su Berlin Film Journal Aug 3, 2018 The terrific acting duo of Teller and Simmons infuses the lively antagonism between coach and pupil with practically combustible fuel. Go to Full Review Whiplash (2014) 94% 94%

Zhuo-Ning Su Berlin Film Journal Aug 3, 2018 Its intentions are admirable, but with an unrealistically wide aim and a compulsively verbal approach, the desperation a viewer feels when he checks to find there are still hours on the clock is also very real. Go to Full Review Winter Sleep (2014) 87% 84%

Hannah Strong Berlin Film Journal Aug 3, 2018 Set against the monotony of life in the service industry, Love Steaks is a rare breed; a film combining romance with comedy but careful to avoid slipping into dangerous romcom territory. Go to Full Review Love Steaks (2013) - - 47%

Hannah Strong Berlin Film Journal Nov 7, 2014 For his fans this tribute to a bygone era and in fact a bygone world is a brilliant watch, one of the most thoughtful of Anderson's films even amongst the grandiose escapism. Go to Full Review The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) 92% 91%