“Is anyone seeing this?” (Curtis) I don’t know what it is that made me go see “Take Shelter”. Was it the promise of Michael Shannon, one of the giants who breathe life into Boardwalk Empire? Was it the premise – a movie […]

“It used to be about trying to do something. Now it’s about trying to be someone.” You know that feeling you can only get in the cinema? It’s that short moment the lights go on and you look around at your friends […]

When I first heard about the Artist and saw the trailer, I knew I had to see it. So I eagerly awaited the release date. By the time it launched in Germany, however, it seemed like the entire world had been engulfed […]

“How’s your thirst for adventure, Captain?” (Tintin) It should be no secret that I’m a Belgian. And, as is mandatory on our dictatorial catholic schools, where the whips are aplenty and fagging is still a hip new thing, I have read all […]

“They just can’t get my nose right! ” (Flynn Rider) Disney’s been in a rut lately. It’s not an eighties-type rut, as they seem to be doing okay money-wise, but creative they just have been dropping the ball so much it’s getting […]

“Fuck! Seriously?! Looks like you’re photoshopped!” (Hannah) I’ve always had a soft spot for Steve Carell. It is my dream that he would start a sitcom together with Tina Fey. They could play Michael Scott and Liz Lemon. They’d share a flat. […]

“Excuse me, can I have another order of fries? Because my friend here is fat. ” (Cary) I enjoyed this movie way too much, I thought when the movie faded to black. Then I noticed the credits and thought: I’m not enjoying […]

I think I might’ve already mentioned this, but it’s pretty hard to go see an award-winning movie and not be smug about it. It’s simply so easy and reassuring! You can just pout your lips, take a sip of your Merlot and […]

I must’ve watched “Me and You and Everyone we Know” at least a dozen times. It’s one of those gift-that-keeps-on-giving kind of movies: there’s something new around every corner. Whether it’s tiny bits of text that get a new meaning with every […]

I vaguely remember having seen “Le voyage de Kirikou”, Ocelot’s previous masterpiece. When asked for the plot, I wouldn’t be able to recall it, but I remember feeling endeared by the movie. For me, that’s a good thing – connecting a movie […]