Force Majeure (Turist)
by Felipe Rosa
Force Majeure: while the premise of Ruben Östlund’s film is an intriguing one, the way the story unfurls lessens what it has to say.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: drama
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
by Felipe Rosa
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them: Ned Benson’s film tells a sad story (the particulars of which are not rushed, which is refreshing);
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: drama
Focus (2015)
by Felipe Rosa
Focus: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa’s film owes most of its good things to the well-oiled, attractive and varied cast;
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: crime, drama, romance
Kingsman: The Secret Service
by Felipe Rosa
Kingsman: The Secret Service: Matthew Vaughn doesn’t hide the silliness of his story; in fact, he seems to relish it.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: action
St. Vincent
by Felipe Rosa
St. Vincent: Theodore Melfi tells a story that is predictable and somewhat schematic, but not (much) less interesting for that;
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: comedy, drama
2014 Oscars – Guessing the Winners
by Felipe Rosa
As promised, here’s the list of who I think will win each of the categories in the ceremony. (The list of who I think should win is here.) I invite you to post your own picks as well in the comment session below. Here is the full list of nominees.
Categories: Non-Reviews • Tags: awards 2014
Casting a Ballot – 2014 Oscars
by Felipe Rosa
By now, an established tradition. A reminder that these would be my votes (which film or candidate, given the universe of the nominees, I believe should win, which ties into my Top 10 Films of 2014), not who I think will win. (That post will come afterwards.) I’m not giving my vote unless I’ve seen most nominees in a given category, and I’ll update this post if I’m willing to change my vote whenever I watch a new nominee. I’ll also list […]
Categories: Non-Reviews • Tags: awards 2014
Top 10 Movies – 2014
by Felipe Rosa
This one must be the last of such lists to hit, since 2014, after all, is long gone. A quick word explaining why may be in order, so bear with me.
Categories: Lists
Fury (2014)
by Felipe Rosa
Fury: long in violence (particularly of the graphic type) and brutality, David Ayer’s film is efficient in portraying the hell of war.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: war
Fifth about The Seventh 