Fantastic Fest

  • Fantastic Review: Norwegian Ninja

    In the midst of the Cold War a Norwegian diplomat, Arne Treholt, was convicted of treason against his country for selling secrets to the Soviet…

  • Fantastic Review: Summer Wars

    Four years ago I saw an animated picture that hit me the only way that, up until then, had been achieved by some of the…

  • Fantastic Review: Rammbock

    I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced so many things I like brought together into a singular picture where the final result wasn’t quite as incredible…

  • Fantastic Review: Ong Bak 3

    Never let it be said that I was someone who valued my pride over my integrity. I say that because I’m about to admit this……

  • Fantastic Fest Review: High Lane

    Five friends decide to take a mountain climbing trip to Croatia, and as if that wasn’t already a questionable enough idea the group collectively neglects…

  • Fantastic Review: Troll Hunter

    Deep in the heart of the Norwegian woods, there’s a giant menace standing tall against the landscape. That menace is power lines, and the people…

  • Fantastic Review: Undocumented

    A group of documentary filmmakers decide to shine a spotlight on the plight of illegal immigrants living in the United States. Their efforts bear fruit…

  • Fantastic Review: Outrage

    Fantastic Review: Outrage Otomo is an interesting gentleman. Though a high-ranking member of a revered yakuza family, his faction often finds themselves cleaning up messes and…

  • Fantastic Review: Ip Man 2

    Donnie Yen is one of the unheralded stars of this year’s Fantastic Fest. He wasn’t in attendance obviously (aside from in my dreams), but he…