Directed by Janos Szasz This should be an Oscar nominee for foreign language film and deservedly so (alas, “La Juala De Oro” is not eligible). The film (based on the book) follows the lives of identical twin boys left by … Continue reading 2013 Chicago Int’l Film Festival Review: “Le Grand Cahier (The Notebook)” (Hungary)
Directed by Aharon Keshales & Navot Papushado “Big Bad Wolves” is a (very) dark comedy about…ready…a pedophile serial killer, an investigating cop and a victim’s father. In other words, an hilarious version of “Prisoners”. Sounds impossible? See it. Literally, laugh … Continue reading 2013 Chicago Int’l Film Festival Review: “Big Bad Wolves” (Israel)
Directed by Amat Escalante “Heli” is a (brutal) slice of life examination of a rural work-a-day Mexican family and the effects of the drug trade and the war going on in the name of. While it comes up a little … Continue reading 2013 Chicago Int’l Film Festival Review: “Heli” (Mexico)
Directed by Diego Quemada-Díez This superbly crafted and executed film is an unflinching epic about the journey of a handful of young Guatemalans trying to make their way in to the U.S. and a, supposedly, better life. This film is … Continue reading 2013 Chicago Int’l Film Festival Review: “La Jaula de Oro” (Guatemala)
Film Review: The Verdict (Belgium) Continue reading 2013 Chicago Int’l Film Festival Review: “The Verdict” (Belgium)
