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5/5
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45%
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Mister Lonely (2007) |
"
Let's hope we don't have to wait so long to see what Korine will do next."
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Film Threat
Posted Mar 18, 2008
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5/5
|
80%
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S&Man (2010) |
"
The question you then have to ask is: if it's so "offensive," why didn't you turn away?"
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Film Threat
Posted Feb 20, 2007
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5/5
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72%
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Inland Empire (2006) |
"
Imagine what the cinema world would be like if more great directors threw caution to the wind and followed their artistic vision."
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Film Threat
Posted Feb 19, 2007
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5/5
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96%
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When the Levees Broke (2006) |
"
It's an honest, fair and unflinching look at one of the greatest, and saddest, natural disasters to hit our shores."
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Film Threat
Posted Sep 5, 2006
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4.5/5
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I Am Not A Hipster () |
"
It moved me, made me laugh, made me think and has an amazing performance by actor and musician Dominic Bogart that, honestly, blew me away."
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Film Threat
Posted Feb 23, 2012
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|
4.5/5
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50%
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The Living Wake (2010) |
"
Funny, touching, insane, ridiculous and brilliant are just a few words I would use to describe "The Living Wake." Films like this need to be seen so seek it out, you'll be glad you did."
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Film Threat
Posted May 21, 2010
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|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Harmony and Me (2009) |
"
Bob Byington's "Harmony and Me" is an indie gem that isn't at all what it appears to be at first glance."
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Film Threat
Posted Jul 21, 2009
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|
4.5/5
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88%
|
Quiet City (2007) |
"
In order for such a small film like this to work, you have to kind of fall in love with the leads, and both Fisher and Lankenau make that easy to do."
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Film Threat
Posted Jun 30, 2007
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4.5/5
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80%
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Little Children (2006) |
"
Little Children is outstanding and I think it will be one of those films that people don't really recognize it's greatness until a few years down the road."
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Film Threat
Posted Jan 2, 2007
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|
4.5/5
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95%
|
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) |
"
Pan's Labyrinth is one of those underdog films that needs to be seen and I encourage anyone who likes movies of any kind to check it out."
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Film Threat
Posted Dec 29, 2006
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|
4.5/5
|
81%
|
A Prairie Home Companion (2006) |
"
A Prairie Home Companion is nothing short of a real treat and an experience lovers of the radio show and future lovers of it shouldn't miss."
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Film Threat
Posted Jun 9, 2006
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|
4.5/5
|
75%
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A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) |
"
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints is a great film. It's the truthfulness to the time and the characters that elevate the film to something far above a cliche."
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Film Threat
Posted Feb 4, 2006
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4/5
|
100%
|
Sleepwalk With Me (2012) |
"
Sleepwalk With Me very much reminded me of a take on High Fidelity with comedians instead of music snobs."
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Film Threat
Posted Jan 27, 2012
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4/5
|
74%
|
The Lie (2011) |
"
It's funny, touching and truthful and its total lack of cynicism is rare but very welcome."
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Film Threat
Posted Nov 14, 2011
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4/5
|
83%
|
!Women Art Revolution (2011) |
"
An important film about the women's art scene which has never really received its due."
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Film Threat
Posted Oct 26, 2011
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4/5
|
56%
|
Trash Humpers (2010) |
"
It's all very confusing and I have to admit, I'm not sure I even liked "Trash Humpers." But, I respect it and I respect Korine as an artist."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 31, 2010
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4/5
|
50%
|
Godspeed (2010) |
"
Intense, brutal, intriguing and expertly executed."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 31, 2010
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4/5
|
90%
|
Easier with Practice (2009) |
"
Easier With Practice is such an assured, solid and just plain good film, it's going to be a tough act to follow."
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Film Threat
Posted Mar 11, 2010
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|
4/5
|
78%
|
Humpday (2009) |
"
Humpday is like a peek into the brain of dudes and it's either funny or discomforting depending on if you're a guy or a girl. As a guy, I only prayed my wife wasn't catching on."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 17, 2009
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4/5
|
68%
|
Revolutionary Road (2008) |
"
An unforgettable film and one of the year's best."
—
Film Threat
Posted Dec 23, 2008
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4/5
|
60%
|
Humboldt County (2008) |
"
The characters are so well defined, the acting so top-notch and the cinematography so stunning, I was able to forgive what I saw as script issues."
—
Film Threat
Posted Oct 18, 2008
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|
4/5
|
79%
|
Standard Operating Procedure (2008) |
"
Since most mainstream documentaries take a clearly leftist view of things, I liked the fact Morris wasn't trying to cram his opinion down our throats."
—
Film Threat
Posted May 27, 2008
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
Baghead (2008) |
"
Being creative is scary and personal and when you involve other people in the creative process you have to trust them or find a way to get what you want. And that happens here as do laughs, gasps, confusion and terror both real and internalized."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jan 29, 2008
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|
4/5
|
72%
|
In the Valley of Elah (2007) |
"
One of the most powerful films I've seen in years."
—
Film Threat
Posted Oct 2, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
43%
|
Choose Connor (2008) |
"
I wouldn't say there's any big life lessons being told here, but the story of Owen Norris coming of age in the harsh light of reality is intriguing stuff."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jun 23, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Things to Do (2007) |
"
Things to Do is a funny, charming, sad and thoughtful film."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jun 4, 2007
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4/5
|
76%
|
Black Book (Zwartboek) (2007) |
"
You won't be disappointed."
—
Film Threat
Posted May 29, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
59%
|
Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007) |
"
Each film [director Swanberg] does is a little more of an evolution in style and form and Hannah Takes the Stairs is like watching a natural progression of talent."
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Film Threat
Posted Mar 24, 2007
|
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4/5
|
50%
|
Fast Food Nation (2006) |
"
Fast Food Nation makes you really think. It's also really sad and fairly disgusting. But if that's the bitter pill we have to swallow in order to look at what we're doing to ourselves, then it's a bad taste I can live with."
—
Film Threat
Posted Nov 21, 2006
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|
4/5
|
41%
|
Jersey Girl (2004) |
"
Smith reinvents the romantic-comedy by making a film about a man in love with his kid."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jul 22, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
LOL (2006) |
"
Swanberg continues to grow as a filmmaker and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 14, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Old Joy (2006) |
"
This film reminded me of a Raymond Carver short story or a John Cassavettes film in that emotions rule the day, but their root is never fully explained. You just get a feeling."
—
Film Threat
Posted Feb 7, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
25%
|
The Darwin Awards (2006) |
"
While the film has some funky flaws, it's a terrific satire and is downright hilarious."
—
Film Threat
Posted Feb 7, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
KZ (2006) |
"
A totally engrossing and extremely disturbing doc on many levels."
—
Film Threat
Posted Feb 4, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Quinceañera (Echo Park, L.A.) (2006) |
"
A pretty great little movie."
—
Film Threat
Posted Feb 4, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
——
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Pine Flat () |
"
The most fun I've had in a movie in a long time."
—
Film Threat
Posted Feb 4, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Half Nelson (2006) |
"
Half Nelson pulls it all together with a closing scene that's very touching and highly memorable."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jan 30, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Thin (2006) |
"
This film is fascinating and sad."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jan 26, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
76%
|
The Machinist (2004) |
"
Kosar has ... constructed an exercise in existentialism that is so literal it's a true feat that he was able to reign it all back in for the somewhat tidy ending of this film."
—
Film Threat
Posted Dec 6, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
40%
|
Kissing on the Mouth (2005) |
"
Not only does the film look amazing, it covers many layers of relationships in a way I've never seen before."
—
Film Threat
Posted Dec 6, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
Pieces of April (2003) |
"
Peter Hedges has made a simple and sweet movie that will leave you misty eyed."
—
Film Threat
Posted Dec 6, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
70%
|
My Date with Drew (2004) |
"
Not only is that message loud and clear but the movie is also funny, exciting and awkward as we literally go through every emotion with the extremely self-conscious Herzlinger."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jun 4, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
44%
|
The Comedians of Comedy (2005) |
"
Between the stand-up routines and the day to day craziness, there's hardly a chance to catch your breath."
—
Film Threat
Posted Apr 30, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
46%
|
Green Street Hooligans (2005) |
"
As the film progresses and as Matt falls deeper and deeper into the firm, you can honestly believe that the transformation is real."
—
Film Threat
Posted Mar 22, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de Motocicleta) (2004) |
"
Subtle, funny and touching."
—
Film Threat
Posted May 22, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Dirty Pretty Things (2003) |
"
I don't know where screenwriter Steve Knight has been hiding, but this film is really original and creative."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jul 30, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
Standing In The Shadows of Motown (2002) |
"
If you are a music fan, this is a great film to see ... and hear."
—
Film Threat
Posted Dec 8, 2002
|
|
|
56%
|
New World Order (2009) |
"
While I can't say I'm fully convinced the people profiled in "New World Order" are onto anything resembling "the truth," I will say again, there are some compelling truths to be found in the film and by the Alex Jones acolytes."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jul 21, 2009
|
|
|
90%
|
Hunger (2009) |
"
Yes, "Hunger" is a fairly nasty affair and we don't even get to the starvation part until the third act."
—
Film Threat
Posted Jul 21, 2009
|
|
3.5/5
|
91%
|
Corman's World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel (2011) |
"
Yes, it's all straight-forward, no muss filmmaking, but Roger Corman wouldn't want it any other way."
—
Film Threat
Posted Dec 22, 2011
|
68%
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