★★★★ I definitely do not have a bias against foreign cinema, but it does indeed take the right mood (and perfect meeting of acting and story!) to keep my attention. Freaks Out impressed me around every turn. Initially intimidated by its over two-hour runtime, the film immediately pulled me in with its depiction of an … Continue reading IFFR 2022: Freaks Out
IFFR 2021: Lone Wolf
★★ Found footage films had their moment, but new thriller Lone Wolf tries hard to replicate the subgenre’s successes. The premise shows waves of potential through a twisty, convoluted narrative. Unfortunately, this potential is never fully realized. The decision to have the majority unfold through various forms of video footage is a dealbreaker. The static … Continue reading IFFR 2021: Lone Wolf