January 2024
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Review: Klaus & Barroso (2024)
The team behind the surprising, if uneven, Taximetrişti (2023) reunited for a follow-up that feels similar in style, but is considerably less inspired. Directed by Bogdan Th. Olteanu, who co-wrote the movie alongside the two leads, Adrian Nicolae and Cosmin Nedelcu, K&B is just a succession of scenes that sway between the unfunny and the… Read more
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Movies of the Week #4 (2024)
Navalny (2022): There are many reasons to feel down when thinking of the current (geo)political climate, with the state of affairs in Russia near the top of the list. I only knew of Navalny by reputation before this and I’m not sure I really know a heck of a lot more after it. Sure, he’s… Read more
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Review: #dogpoopgirl (2021)
This satire by Andrei Hutuleac wants to address dysfunctions of modern (Romanian) society, transfixed in its obsession with scandals and its deformed perception of justice and how these have been galvanized by internet culture. Clearly, these are valid observations, that have been made many a time; often, without being memorably incisive, but on occasion with… Read more
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Movies of the Week #3 (2024)
Silver Servers (2023): As a big tennis fan and actual practitioner, I look forward to any tennis-related movie-materials. This little documentary I came across on HBO Max follows four octogenary+ tennis players, readying themselves for the ITF Senior World Championships. It might be a cliche, but it is emboldening to see people at that age… Read more
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Movies of the Week #2 (2023)
Master and Commander The Far Side of the World (2003): One of the few promising mainstream movies of the 00s that I had not seen, this reteaming of Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany is an exciting seafaring flick. The visuals and sound effects steal the show, but the movie also achieves something that often eludes… Read more
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Movies of the Week #1 (2024)
“Lost in America” (1985) delves into the complexities of relationships and the allure of adventure, while “This is the End” (2013) offers a refreshing take on doomsday movies with its meta-humour and memorable finale. “Time Bomb Y2K” (2023) captures the essence of the Y2K crisis through archival footage, and “Fast Charlie” (2023) delivers an entertaining… Read more
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