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Sample This (2012) – Review

Review Sample This

I’ve now been writing reviews about a selection of the movies I watch for six years. And during those six years there have been moments where I wasn’t as motivated to do it anymore. I’ve been experiencing that feeling during the last couple of weeks as well. It doesn’t mean I have written less, but you sense that thing that drives you isn’t as strong as it was. During those moments I always wonder why I am still doing it and what I want to accomplish with it. Reviews about big movies can be found everywhere, so why write about them? Should I continue doing this?

Luckily I came across a couple of documentaries I hadn’t read much about, including Sample This. It made me realise that it are these type of films which I should write about regularly, because they don’t get enough attention while at the same time they are about subjects I really enjoy. Based on the title you might this documentary is the same as Copyright Criminals or Everything is a Remix and is all about using existing music to make something new. Indirectly it is about that, but this film focusses on just one song which has played an important role to the rise of hip hop: Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band. Continue reading →

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Eega (2012) – Review

Eega Review

Through the years I’ve seen many revenge films, from Death Wish to Oldboy and John Wick. They all have lots of violence, but as you are watching them you understand why the protagonists want to have their revenge for the injustice they’ve been through and take justice in their own hands. Because sometimes emotions can be so strong that that’s the only way to find peace. Of course it is something you can say is right, but despite that you understand why in those type of films. Eega is also a revenge film, but its story is so bizarre that you start wondering if you should take it seriously. Continue reading →

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Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) – Review

Recensie Broken Circle Breakdown2016 Blindspot Films
I decided to start out the year well and immediately start watching a Blindspot movie. When I saw that this movie was available through one of the on demand services I am subscribed to it was easy to decide which one to start with. I had already been warned by de Protagonisten, two fellow Dutch blogger, that this wouldn’t be an easy watch….and boy, were they right. There was nothing which could have prepared me for the emotions I’d be going through during the next 111 minutes. Continue reading →

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Spinning Plates (2012) – Review

Recensie Spinning Plates

Cooking for me is a fun hobby. I really enjoy taking the time during weekends to choose which new dish I’m going to try, do errands and then with some nice background music start preparing the ingredients. If the end result also tastes delicious that is simply a wonderful feeling. For some people cooking means even more, people who have made it their profession. Even within that line of work people have different objectives. The documentary Spinning Plates shows three restaurants and the ideas and dreams that live within them. Continue reading →

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Kingdom of Plants (2012)

Review Kingdom of Plants

Did you know that the largest organism in the world can cover an area of 10 kilometer and is actually a plant? Or that there is a plant which stores water for decennia in order to be able to grow a stem many meters high, to flower and die? Those are just two interesting facts from Kingdom of Plants, the nature documentary by David Attenborough. Continue reading →

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The We and the I (2012)

Review The We and The I

Before watching this movie you should ask yourself one question: Am I willing to sit in a city bus for an hour and a half, surrounded by teenagers? Because that’s exactly what this Michel Gondry movie is. It’s the last day of school and as a viewer you ride along with the students, who are on their way home.

Gondry is well known for his plaful imagery, but in this case he reduces it to a minimum: During the opening credits of the movie a toy bus is driving throug the streets of New York and ends up at the actual bus. Another example is the way he shows the titles of the three chapters of the film, which are shown in a very natural way, for example through a reflection on the bus. During the journey the viewer gets to know a lot of the kids and as the movie progresses the number is reduced as they are getting of the bus at their stops. Continue reading →

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A Young Doctor’s Notebook (2012)

Review A Young Doctor's Notebook

The problem with TV shows/series for me is that they generally require a huge investment of time. With long seasons and many episodes it usually means that during the time I am enjoying a TV show that I can not spend that time watching movies. It is the reason I didn’t pay much attention to series for the past few years. At the end of last year I decided to try again (watching House of Cards and Lilyhammer) and was immediately hooked. So this year I have been watching a lot more shows. A Young Doctor’s Notebook is a miniseries which has the running of the average movie. With just four 22 minute episodes this was something I could easily devour quickly without it cutting into my movie watching. So is it any good? Continue reading →

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Chinese Zodiac (2012)

Review Chinese Zodiac

Jackie Chan has been making movies since 1962. As he is almost 60 now you could think he might take things a bit slower. The opposite is true however if you look at what he has done for this movie. He is the writer, director, lead actor, producer, executive producer, cinematographer, art director, unit production manager, catering coordinator, stunt coordinator, gaffer, composer, theme tune vocalist, props and stuntman. That earned him a Guinness World Record for most credits in one Movie, which previously was held by Robert Rodriguez. With so many credits there is a risk that Chan has spread himself too thin. Continue reading →

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Rurouni Kenshin (2012)

Review Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin might not be known to everyone, but it is a Japanese manga series (also known as Samurai X). It tells the story of a samurai named Himura Kenshin (Takeru Satoh), who after the start of a new age in Japanese history decides to no longer kill and protect those in trouble. He even carries a sword where the sharp edge is on the inside, not being able to hurt others with it.

When a murder takes place the police find a letter, claiming the murder is performed by this samurai, also known as Battosai. Not everyone is convinced though as a cruel businessman (an enjoyable scene chewing role by Teruyuki Kagawa) is trying to expand his power and wealth selling opium. Himurau Kenshin meets a woman who tries to run the dojo her father left her, with little success. When a group of thugs tries to get their hands on the dojo it is Himurau who makes sure to stop them. Samurai X has to prove his innocence and protect the ones he cares for. Continue reading →

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9.79* (2012)

Review documentary 9.79

1988, Seoul, the 100 meter race at the Olympics. The 8 fastest men in the world will be competing against each other to get their hands on a gold medal. The clear favorite is Carl Lewis, but nothing is certain in this sport. It’s a race which is watched by millions of people around the world and within 10 seconds the winner is known. It is Ben Johnson with a new world record: 9.79. Only two days later Johnson is stripped from his gold medal after failing a post race drug test. This documentary takes a look at this race and those involved. Continue reading →