Daily Archives: September 12, 2004

The Alzheimer Case (De Zaak Alzheimer)

Posted on September 12, 2004 by James McNally

The Alzheimer Case (De Zaak Alzheimer) (Belgium, director Erik Van Looy): Although based on a novel, this stylish police thriller’s main conceit (”hitman has Alzheimer’s”) could have been lifted from a Hollywood film executive’s idea of “high concept”. Except that … Continue reading →

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Salvador Allende

Posted on September 12, 2004 by James McNally

Salvador Allende (Chile/France/Belgium/Germany/Spain/Mexico, director Patricio Guzmán): September 11 will forever be remembered in this country as the anniversary of the attacks that brought down the World Trade Center. But it’s also the anniversary of the death of Salvador Allende, the … Continue reading →

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Ferpect Crime

Posted on September 12, 2004 by James McNally

Ferpect Crime (Crimen Ferpecto) (Spain, director Álex de la Iglesia): I knew I was going to enjoy this film from the moment a large rumpled man in a Misfits t-shirt lumbered onto the stage to introduce himself. “Hola, amigos. The … Continue reading →

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