“Dunkirk”: a personal, gripping war story that is NOT a war movie.

Let’s start from what “Dunkirk” is NOT. It ain’t an “epic war movie”. So forget the big action of “Pearl Harbor”, and the hyper realistic blood & gore of “Saving Private Ryan”. The latest movie from Christopher Nolan is also not: – all about big explosions: there are a few, they are impressive, but not […]

“The Revenant” is an impressive, majestic tale about humans and nature

“The Revenant” is awe-some. I mean it in a literal way: it inspires awe. I wasn’t so sure whether I wanted to watch it or not, because of some mixed reviews I have seen around. But finally I decided: yes, with shameful delay – but in the full glory of IMAX-quality. And? And I am very happy […]