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Open Windows
The most interesting thing about Nacho Vigalondo’s Open Windows is how the entire film takes place on open windows, referring to the multiple windows or browsers we can have open on one screen. Sure, the realm of possibility is bent somewhat with when and where the characters can get camera and internet connections in the
The East
What is so frustrating is that hoards of people are watching Fast & Furious 6 or This is the End instead of watching something smart, sexy and really interesting like The East. I had the chance to speak with co-writer, producer and star of The East, Brit Marling, at this year’s SXSW. She delivers her
Hours
Fast & Furious star Paul Walker leaves behind his fast cars and macho attitude to take on a role that is quite enduring; continuing the SXSW theme of unimpressive actors taking on roles that challenge them. Still set up as a thriller, Hours has Walker nearly on screen the entire film talking to himself and
Shadow Dancer
I had seen Andrea Riseborough in many good films, including Never Let Me Go, Happy Go Lucky, and even in Madonna’s film W.E.. Shadow Dancer is a small Irish film that makes the most of the small budget and large story. However, it never finds its footing as far as engrossing cinema goes. It’s from