|
3.5/4
|
78%
|
Pieta (2013) |
"
The newest masterpiece of sex and brutality by South Korean wild man Kim Ki-duk."
—
New York Post
Posted May 17, 2013
|
|
1.5/4
|
57%
|
Unmade In China (2013) |
"
Why does Kofman, who co-directs with Tanner King Barklow, insist upon making the movie mostly about himself? He gets into nearly every frame, often in closeup."
—
New York Post
Posted May 3, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
47%
|
The Lords of Salem (2013) |
"
Movies by Rob Zombie, the goth rocker turned cult filmmaker, aren't for everybody. But he couldn't care less."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 19, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
56%
|
Eddie The Sleepwalking Cannibal (2013) |
"
Despite the theme, "Eddie" goes easy on gratuitous gore. What we get is a cerebral horror movie and a satire of the art world."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 5, 2013
|
|
1/4
|
39%
|
The ABCs of Death (2013) |
"
Most are exercises in sickening bad taste, with an emphasis on human bodily functions."
—
New York Post
Posted Mar 8, 2013
|
|
3.5/4
|
96%
|
War Witch (2013) |
"
Brutality and tenderness are a potent mix in "War Witch.""
—
New York Post
Posted Mar 1, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
64%
|
Ferlinghetti A Rebirth of Wonder (2013) |
"
With Americans' civil liberties under constant threat, it's comforting to know that Ferlinghetti is still with us."
—
New York Post
Posted Feb 8, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
46%
|
Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary (2013) |
"
The doc is unapologetically one-sided, and spends more time canonizing Abu-Jamal than exploring the murder and trial themselves."
—
New York Post
Posted Feb 1, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
22%
|
My Way (2011) |
—
New York Post
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
50%
|
Clandestine Childhood (2013) |
"
'Clandestine Childhood'' is the impressive first feature by Argentine director Benjamín Avila."
—
New York Post
Posted Jan 11, 2013
|
|
3/4
|
67%
|
A Bottle in the Gaza Sea (2013) |
"
It raises the hope that someday, perhaps, there can be a meeting of Israeli and Palestinian minds."
—
New York Post
Posted Jan 4, 2013
|
|
2/4
|
42%
|
Let Fury Have The Hour (2012) |
"
The film is one-sided and at times unfocused, but it makes a lot of sense politically."
—
New York Post
Posted Dec 14, 2012
|
|
1.5/4
|
43%
|
Waiting For Lightning (2012) |
"
The person we want most to hear from, Way himself, is largely missing. Go figure."
—
New York Post
Posted Dec 7, 2012
|
|
1/4
|
——
|
Christmas In Compton (2012) |
"
The actors are personable, but they're burdened with a script full of stereotypical characters and offensive jokes."
—
New York Post
Posted Nov 9, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
77%
|
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography (2012) |
"
This film makes a great companion piece to Peralta's "Dogtown and Z-Boys,'' which leaves off where "Bones Brigades'' begins."
—
New York Post
Posted Nov 2, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
61%
|
Tai Chi Zero (2012) |
"
"Tai Chi Zero" is loads of fun to watch, especially a battle in which watermelons, bananas and other fruits and veggies serve as flying weapons."
—
New York Post
Posted Oct 19, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
53%
|
Simon and the Oaks (2012) |
"
The classical music is soothing, the cinematography handsome and the acting strong, but the Swedish coming-of-age saga "Simon and the Oaks'' is burdened with a sappy, soap-opera-ish script."
—
New York Post
Posted Oct 12, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
58%
|
Bel Borba Aqui (2012) |
"
The directors, Burt Sun and André Costantini, never delve into his psyche. On the plus side is Costantini's luscious cinematography."
—
New York Post
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
90%
|
Six Million and One (2012) |
"
The siblings react with humor and horror to what they discover. So will many viewers of this self-indulgent but engaging work."
—
New York Post
Posted Sep 28, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
88%
|
The Other Dream Team (2012) |
"
The presentation is conventional in style but uplifting in spirit, and worth seeing even if you know nothing about basketball."
—
New York Post
Posted Sep 28, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
100%
|
Radio Unnameable (2012) |
"
Directors Paul Lovelace and Jessica Wolfson weave together archival visual and aural materials along with new interviews with Fass, his wife, Lynnie, and other WBAI alumni."
—
New York Post
Posted Sep 21, 2012
|
|
3.5/4
|
38%
|
[REC] 3 Genesis (2012) |
"
Plaza throws in more than enough ludicrous touches of his own to grab viewers by their arteries and never let go."
—
New York Post
Posted Sep 7, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
70%
|
The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2012) |
"
The plot is secondary. "Flying Swords" is to be seen for its eye-popping action."
—
New York Post
Posted Aug 31, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
88%
|
Breathing (2012) |
"
Elegant cinematography by Martin Gschlacht, one of Austria's most sought-after lensers, gives "Breathing" added depth."
—
New York Post
Posted Aug 31, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
94%
|
Neighbouring Sounds (2012) |
"
It interweaves the lives of a dozen or so characters, including servants and the security guards hired after a series of low-level crimes transpire in the neighborhood."
—
New York Post
Posted Aug 24, 2012
|
|
1/4
|
33%
|
Death by China (2012) |
"
It would make a nice TV infomercial, but certainly doesn't deserve a big-screen release."
—
New York Post
Posted Aug 24, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
64%
|
Girlfriend Boyfriend (2012) |
"
"Girlfriend Boyfriend" starts as a comedy, but quickly turns into a soap opera with too many subplots."
—
New York Post
Posted Aug 3, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
97%
|
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) |
"
Klayman had full access to Ai, 55, following him around for two years. The sweetest footage involves Ai and his mother."
—
New York Post
Posted Jul 26, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
79%
|
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (2012) |
"
A 3-D epic that, despite its title, is more of a soap opera than a swordplay thriller."
—
New York Post
Posted Jul 19, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
88%
|
Ballplayer: Pelotero (2012) |
"
A documentary narrated by John Leguizamo that provides a seldom-seen look inside the training camps run by MLB in that impoverished nation."
—
New York Post
Posted Jul 13, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
80%
|
China Heavyweight (2012) |
"
Call it "Rocky,'' Asian style."
—
New York Post
Posted Jul 6, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
50%
|
Patagonia Rising (2012) |
"
His is an important issue that needs to be discussed. But it will take more than this dry doc - best left to cable TV - to do the matter justice."
—
New York Post
Posted Jun 8, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
95%
|
5 Broken Cameras (2012) |
"
The issues are complex and not easily solved. But no matter which side you are on, you'll be moved by this intimate work."
—
New York Post
Posted Jun 1, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
91%
|
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away (2012) |
"
The inspiring story of Chely Wright, the first major country singer to come out as gay."
—
New York Post
Posted Jun 1, 2012
|
|
3.5/4
|
98%
|
Oslo, August 31st (2012) |
"
Despite its themes, "Oslo, August 31st" is an exhilarating film, with impeccable direction and pitch-perfect performances that make the bleakness worthwhile."
—
New York Post
Posted May 25, 2012
|
|
3.5/4
|
93%
|
Elena (2012) |
"
'Elena" is a grim, somber portrait of life in Putin's Russia, where the haves and have-nots uneasily co-exist."
—
New York Post
Posted May 18, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
65%
|
American Animal (2012) |
"
It is well-acted and features witty repartee. Look for more good things to come from this talent."
—
New York Post
Posted May 18, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
88%
|
Polisse (2012) |
"
While never exploitative, "Polisse" can be extremely disturbing."
—
New York Post
Posted May 18, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
95%
|
Bonsái (2012) |
"
This isn't a story of Shakespearean proportions, but it's a sweet peg for this complex, carefully constructed gem."
—
New York Post
Posted May 11, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
67%
|
The Road (2012) |
"
[Laranas] delivers a maximum of suspense and horror, working wonders with a small budget."
—
New York Post
Posted May 11, 2012
|
|
1/4
|
67%
|
Chronicling a Crisis (2012) |
"
There's little reason to see the claustrophobic "Chronicling a Crisis" unless you have a fascination with the Kolleks."
—
New York Post
Posted May 4, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
92%
|
Headhunters (2012) |
"
The sex, nudity and violence are nonstop, but that's what makes "Headhunters" exciting entertainment."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 27, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
89%
|
Whores' Glory (2012) |
"
Austrian documentarian Michael Glawogger takes his cameras to three red-light districts around the world, and finds life is miserable for the women who work in the world's oldest profession - and for the men who pay cash for sex."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 27, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
71%
|
Payback (2012) |
"
Baichwal could have devoted a single film to just BP's disgraceful behavior."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 27, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
22%
|
Elles (2012) |
"
Szumowska provides lurid scenes of perverted sex, but she offers no new insight into the sordid world of prostitution and the dangers sex workers face."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 27, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
80%
|
Goodbye First Love (2012) |
"
"Goodbye First Love" showcases two young women with bright futures."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 20, 2012
|
|
2/4
|
21%
|
My Way (2012) |
"
An eye-popping, empty-headed World War II epic made in South Korea."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 20, 2012
|
|
1/4
|
51%
|
Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004) |
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 16, 2012
|
|
1/4
|
20%
|
Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day (2012) |
"
A contrived and preachy melodrama produced by big-time televangelist T.D. Jakes."
—
New York Post
Posted Apr 13, 2012
|