Berlin Film Festival FilmBerlinale 2019: ‘Greta’ Is an Important Tale, Turgidly ToldRedmond BaconFebruary 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by Redmond BaconFebruary 12, 2019February 12, 2019'Greta', inspired by the famous performance by Garbo in 'The Grand Hotel,' shares its inspiration's lifeless quality.
Berlin Film Festival FilmBerlinale 2019: ‘The Awakening of the Ants’ is a Fine Study of Personal ChangeRedmond BaconFebruary 12, 2019February 14, 2019 by Redmond BaconFebruary 12, 2019February 14, 2019'The Awakening of the Ants' subtly critiques Costa Rican gender relations through one woman's personal change.
Berlin Film Festival FilmBerlinale 2019: ‘Far From Us’ is a Tedious ExperienceRedmond BaconFebruary 11, 2019February 14, 2019 by Redmond BaconFebruary 11, 2019February 14, 2019'Far From Us', now premiering at the Berlinale Forum Section, is a truly life-draining cinematic experience.
Berlin Film Festival FilmBerlinale 2019: ‘Retrospekt’ is Downright IrresponsibleRedmond BaconFebruary 11, 2019February 16, 2019 by Redmond BaconFebruary 11, 2019February 16, 2019'Retrospekt' is a non-linear domestic violence drama which unwisely suggests that women are sometimes responsible for the violence of men.
Berlin Film Festival FilmBerlinale 2019: Sex and Bureaucracy Intertwine in ‘Divine Love’Redmond BaconFebruary 10, 2019February 16, 2019 by Redmond BaconFebruary 10, 2019February 16, 2019'Divine Love' is as sexually graphic as it is aesthetically pleasing, yet it has little substance beneath surface thrills.
Berlin Film Festival FilmBerlinale 2019: ‘What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael’ Celebrates a Film IconRedmond BaconFebruary 10, 2019February 16, 2019 by Redmond BaconFebruary 10, 2019February 16, 2019'What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael' is essential watching for any critic still looking for their voice.