Caterpillar -- Film Review
There's nothing oblique or nuanced in Berlinale competition selection "Caterpillar," Koji Wakamatsu's indictment of right-wing militarist-nationalism and the partner-piece to his relentless expose on left-wing extremism, "United Red Army."
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The Hairdresser -- Film Review
The difficulty with Doris Dorrie's jolly and colorful romp "The Hairdresser" is that when the fat lady sings, it still ain't over.
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Au revoir Taipei -- Film Review
A romantic comedy match-made with a crime caper, "Au revoir Taipei" is best compared with Taiwan delicacy "Pearl Milk Tea" -- sweet, bubbly, with something tasty to chew on.
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Loose Cannons -- Film Review
Gay Turkish-Italian filmmaker Ferzan Ozpetek is up to his old tricks again, and boy are these tricks old.
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For the Good of Others -- Film Review
Modern medicine and old-fashioned superstition clash in Oskar Santos' well-constructed medical drama about a doctor who discovers that he holds the power to heal in his hands.
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A Somewhat Gentle Man -- Film Review
An oddball comedy that follows a mild-mannered ex-convict seeking mostly a quiet life but possibly also vengeance against the man who testified against him.
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Road, Movie -- Film Review
Dev Benegal's "Road, Movie" takes you on a magical mystery tour into the heart of India and its robust cinema.
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The Wolf's Mouth -- Film Review
There's magic and mastery aplenty in "The Wolf's Mouth," a docu-fiction hybrid that represents a breathtakingly impressive debut from Pietro Marcello.
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