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Dapascha checks in from ROTTERDAM with looks at CASTING A GLANCE, PARANOID PARK, OF MONSTER MODE and Saul Bass' PHASE IV

Hey folks, Harry here... about a decade ago I attended this wonderful film festival and made some friends that have lasted me a very long time. It's nice to see that our friend Dapascha is still with us and filing reports. Sounds like he had a good time....

Hello again guys,

My final week at the festival here in Holland has given me a few more cool films that deserve mentioning. I missed a whole bunch of screenings due to back problems, but still saw enough to have an ultimately rewarding festival experience. A spoilerwarning is hereby served…

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Another spy scopes out a pair of flicks at ROTTERDAM: Zombie movie [REC] and Japanese film THE MOURNING FOREST!!

Ahoy, squirts! Quint here with another couple of reviews from a different film fest, the well known Rotterdam fest. We have a spy who has seen a pair of movies, one he's lukewarm on, the other he really likes. Reading the review I'm not exactly sure what his problems with [REC] are. I loved [REC], my favorite "we have to record this" type movie to date, but I'm always for lowering the expectations and not letting the hype machine make it out to be something it isn't.

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Dapascha reports in from Rotterdam with SCREAM OF THE ANTS and ELECTION 2.. oh and THE FALL & OPERA JAWA

Hey folks, Harry here... sundance is exciting, but the Rotterdam International Film Festival is one of the best in the world... though not nearly as publicized. I was lucky enough to attend this fest years and years ago, and have always had a warm spot for it ever since. Take a look at these films that Dapascha is telling us about. They're eclectic and badass sounding and I for one can't wait to track that Indonesian film down. Here ya go...

Well, it's that time of the year again. Cinema-lovers from all over the globe gather at a specific time and place to share in the joy of watching colorful lights dancing on screens in darkened rooms, while contemplating heavy, preferably adult-flavoured, Independent themes.

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ROTTERDAM: More Reviews Of HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE and 2046!!

Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab... I think we're finally coming to the end of our coverage of Rotterdam, but these last few reviews seem to have been worth the wait. Check it out: Hello people at AICN, This i | »

ROTTERDAM: Mr. Tough Guy Reports In On A HOLE IN MY HEART, HOWL

Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab... This is great... one guy | »

ROTTERDAM: Elaine Looks At TURTLES CAN FLY, BEAUTIFUL CITY, and The Fest Awards!!

Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab... What a nice way to start off a Sunday as I | »

ROTTERDAM: The Last Lizard Signs Off With ELECTRIC SHADOWS, TURTLES CAN FLY, GODDESS, and OFFBEAT!!

Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab... It | »

ROTTERDAM: Elaine sings the praises of Shunji Iwai's HANA & ALICE and Koreeda's NOBODY KNOWS!!

Hey folks, Harry here with Elaine in Rotterdam to fill us in on two incredibly great sounding movies as described in her usual eloquent and intelligent style. I am so happy with the coverage we've been getting out of Rotterdam - the films have soun | »

ROTTERDAM: The Last Lizard on ITTISOONTORN VICHAILAK, AB-NORMAL BEAUTY, LAND OF PLENTY, MYSTERIOUS SKIN & about 8 more!

Hey folks, Harry here with 3 days of the Last Lizard that went undiscovered whilst I laid in the sweet embrace of my opioid analgesics - there were some reports missed - and now here's days 3, 6 & 8 from that wondrous film festival in Rotterdam. A | »

ROTTERDAM: Dapascha on L'OEIL DE L'AUTRE & IN MY FATHER'S DEN

Hey folks, Harry here with another peek from Rotterdam from Dapascha, whose name in a morphine daze I misspelled last time. Let this be a note to you folks out there that think about updating with the monkey on your back... it can lead to foolish m | »

ROTTERDAM: The Last Lizard ssspeaks on UNDERTOW, IN MY FATHER'S DEN, TARNATION, MOOLAADE & A BLUE AUTOMOBILE

Hey folks, Harry here with the latest from Rotterdam and The Last Lizard, who has a host of ok to very good movies to tell us about this time. In particular - IN MY FATHER'S DEN has a bit of legendary status for me. Kiwi King of Damn Fine Cinema E | »

ROTTERDAM: Daspacha on SPYING CAM, BE MOVIES, INNOCENCE, VITAL, ABSOLUT, EL CIELO GIRA, VISITS: A HUNGRY GHOST & 69!!

Hey folks, Harry here with another wonderful report from Rotterdam regarding a group of films that likely... you haven't heard of, but sound absolutely wonderful! They come from all over the world. And are about as many different subjects as you ca | »

ROTTERDAM: Elaine writes in on BROTHERS and DALECARLIANS!!!

Hey folks, Harry here... if you were terrified like me that Elaine had been assassinated by AICN's other writers contributing from Rotterdam... never fear, she is back and giving us a rundown on where things are right now with the fest and a look a | »

ROTTERDAM: The Last Lizard Reviews THE EDUKATORS, 2046, INNOCENCE, and VITAL!!

Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab... This is one busy Lizard we're talking about. I just picked up a DVD of 2046 today, but I'm envious that he saw it on a bigscreen. I can't wait... I'm going to have to go put it o | »

ROTTERDAM: Reviews Of PANORAMA EPHEMERA, 3 EXTREMES, OPERATION DREAMLAND And More!!

Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab... Someone mentioned the other day in a talkback that would wouldn't have the "guts" to run a review of OPERATION DREAMLAND. Well, here you go, and surprisingly, I'm not dropping dea | »

ROTTERDAM: The Last Lizard Reviews BEAUTIFUL BOXER, THE GREEN HAT And WE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE!!

Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab... Our man in Rotterdam is back with another handful of reviews just for you. Can't wait till Elaine weighs in again, too. Between them, they've got this thing covered... Hey Har | »

ROTTERDAM: ILLUMINATION, SURVIVE STYLE 5, EGOSHOOTER And More!!

Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab... Even more reviews, even more films that I'm curious to see now, and even more for you guys to read this morning. Dig in! Hey Harry and crew, Love your site, and decided it w | »

ROTTERDAM: Mr Tough Guy on the uberviolent THE NEIGHBOR #13 with a Miike Cameo!!!

Hey folks, Harry here - Sounds like a sick flick worthy of a Miike cameo and a debut at Rotterdam! Both good signs on the cult-o-meter! Let's get to Mr Tough Guy's description! Hey Harry, An other update from Rotterdam, The main event for m | »

ROTTERDAM: The Last Lizard on THE NEIGHBOR #13, THE Z CHANNEL, BRODRE (aka BROTHERS), DEAD MAN'S SHOES & SO CUTE!!!

Hey folks, Harry here with our 3rd report from the fest. For those that haven't sought out Z CHANNEL - A MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION - do so at all costs it's fantastic! As for the other films - there's a couple here that sound interesting. Got another | »

ROTTERDAM: Elaine on this year's fest & Miyazaki's HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE!!!

Hey folks, Harry here - Speak of the devil... My fave festival reporter - Elaine has reported for duty. What's her duty' To cover perhaps the most eclectic and fascinating world cinema festival in the world - and to give us intelligent coverage th | »

ROTTERDAM: Mr.Tough Guy on Kim Ki-Duk's 3 IRONS & Sekiguchi Gen's SURVIVE STYLE 5+

Hey folks, Harry here - well with Sundance - we signal the beginning of the Film Festival Cycle, and as usual the next biggie is in Rotterdam. This is a fantastic film festival I attended years and years ago as a guest and would love to visit again. | »

Rotterdam: Elaine on THE RETURN and NOVIEMBRE!!!

Hey folks, Harry here... Once again our wonderful reporter from Rotterdam has two jewels with which her wit will share with us. I'm literally aching to see THE RETURN. It sounds... AMAZING! It sounds like the sort of film that captures you at | »

Rotterdam: Elaine on Michael Winterbottom's CODE 46 - a futuristic sci fi kinda thing...

Hey folks, Harry here with another review of Elaine's, this one covering the work in progress of Michael Winterbottom's CODE 46. This sounds absolutely fascinating. I can not wait to check this out, but it looks like we'll have to wait till... at | »

Rotterdam: Elaine on Kiyoshi Kurosawa's DOPPELGANGER and BRIGHT FUTURE!!!

Hey folks, Harry here... I love reading Elaine's reviews of films at Rotterdam, she does such a great job of painting the world she's seeing in that glowing rectangle thousands of miles away. Kiyoshi Kurosawa is a bright and stylish filmmaker who | »

Rotterdam: Mr Tough Guy on ZEBRAMAN, BATTLE ROYALE 2, DEAD END RUN, YOUNG GODS & HAUTE TENSION!!!

Hey folks, Harry here with an update from Rotterdam, the last from Mr Tough Guy it seems. Seems like Rotterdam had a damn fine year for culty cool films from around the world. Let's take a look at this final selection... Hey Harry, Back w | »