International Film

All Quiet on the Western Front

All Quiet on the Western Front – A Gut Punch Focus on War (4*)

A German production, All Quiet on the Western Front re-adapts the 1928 novel of the same name, adding some distinctive scenes and commentary to the story of a young German man, and his friends, thrust onto the “Western Front” to fight the French in the final months of World War I. Accompanied by some stunning cinematography, dominating sound and music, and visceral visual effects, the film reaches new heights in presenting the horror of war. It also adds another, very important message about how events are felt differently depending on where you stand on the social ladder.

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Better Days

(3.5 Stars) An interesting film with some very good dramatic elements. But seems to have some heavy-handed government overlays.

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Collective

(4 Stars) An important story about government and corporate corruption and the role of the press in exposing it.

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Parasite

(5 Stars) An exceptionally well crafted movie that moves you through multiple emotions all while exploring the complexities of social class.

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Shoplifters

(3 Stars) Although critics rate this the second best movie of all 37, I found it tough to follow and lacking in empathy. This is one that probably deserves a second viewing.

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Capernaum

(3.5 Stars) An intriguing film from Lebanon where an unhappy child sues his parents for being born.

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Cold War

 2/5 Oscar Nominations: Foreign Language Film (Poland)Director (Pawel Pawlikowski)Cinematography (Lukas Zal) Maybe one shouldn’t screen this movie after watching the German film “Never Look

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Never Look Away

(4.5 Stars) A German drama tracing the life of an East-German artist who struggles to find his true art form, and the meaning of his life. Professional critics didn’t like this as well.

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Roma

(5 Stars) Probably the best movie of the year and a great example of excellence in all dimensions. A must-see film.

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