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  • The Imposter 2012

    ★★★★ Watched 28 Aug, 2012 4

    This fascinating documentary has such a compelling narrative that its dramatic structure rivals that of many a fictional “true crime” story. Tension builds, disturbing questions are raised and our captivating Imposter, Frédéric Bourdin, is framed to look straight into the camera, almost directly addressing us, and making us complicit in his act.

    It’s staggering what people will believe when they really want a lie to be the truth, but in a way, for much of the film, the audience is…

  • Enter the Void 2010

    ★★★ Watched 13 Aug, 2012

    This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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  • Vampire's Kiss 1988

    ★★★★ Watched 29 Jul, 2012

    If you've never seen it before, Vampire's Kiss is essential viewing.

    It has a batshit crazy Nic Cage performance, replete with an incredible attempt at what Keanu Reeves would consider an English accent, it has bucketloads of eighties, it has Cage (genuinely) eating a live cockroach, it has everything you could possibly ever want from a film. I actually want to watch it again right now, and I've only just finished it.

  • We Need to Talk About Kevin 2011

    ★★★★½ Watched 25 Oct, 2011

    This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.