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Articles by David Kempler

Goodbye Butterfly Movie Review

A girl is abducted and murdered and her father is bent on revenge. Unfortunately, it's the audience that gets tortured.

Just Don't Think I'll Scream Movie Review

Unusual French documentary is only for the most hardcore cinephiles, and maybe not even for them.

M. C. Escher - Journey Into Infinity Movie Review

Documentary about M. C. Escher examines what makes him such an unusual figure in the art world and why his art took so long to pierce the mainstream.

Show Me What You Got Movie Review

Two young people with little ambition live off a third one with even less ambition, whose dad has lots of money. Very little happens.

Everybody Flies Movie Review

Documentary tells us that simply breathing on commercial airliners may be more risky than flying on them.

The Fever Movie Review

Brazilian movie's message is strong, but the pace is almost painfully slow.

Dear Comrades! Movie Review

Russia's entry for Best International Feature Film of 2020 tells an astounding, true story, but it's not quite an astounding film.

The Weasel's Tale Movie Review

This Argentinian dark comedy is exactly what you need right now.

Koshien Movie Review

This documentary on high school baseball in Japan is fun and informative but leaves the impression that there's a lot more worth exploring here.

The Meaning of Hitler Movie Review

This documentary based on the book of the same name is worthwhile, but mostly made me interested in reading the book.
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