The changed film world also brings new challenges: A look at the cinema program is no longer enough to keep track of the almost daily new releases, especially the streaming services are throwing masses of goods onto the market. And more and more film fans and cineastes simply feel overwhelmed by the wide range on offer.
That’s why we want to remedy the situation and from now on, at the beginning of each month, we’ll share with you a list of what we consider to be the most interesting, exciting and relevant new films, regardless of where they appear: cinema, streaming, for home cinema on DVD/BluRay or as VOD. The selection is of course not complete and to a certain extent also “subjective”, but should at least give you an overview. The reviews and info texts on selected films are continuously linked.
Have fun reading and watching!
1.4.
The Bubble (Netflix)
Apollo 10 1/2 (Netflix)
Compartment No. 6 (cinema)
Eraser: Reborn (Kino)
5.4.
Green Tomatoes (cinema)
7.4.
The Virtuoso (DVD/BluRay)
Fantastic Beasts 3 (cinema)
Death of a Lady’s Man (cinema – D) for criticism
Despite its visual playfulness, Death of a Ladies’ Man is by no means a film that one would classify (or label) as particularly art house. (…) It’s quite nice to see that visual tricks and gimmicks aren’t just reserved for niche films, but can also be found in accessible and easily digestible (albeit smaller) mainstream films. (bj) 75/100
Where the sun rises in Paris (cinema) for criticism
Sensitive and beautifully staged. Somewhere between rom-com and relationship drama, Audiard finds an impressive balance of intimacy, sex appeal and clever humor that not only celebrates the diversity of love, but also modern, colorful and multifaceted life. (me) 80/100
Loving Highsmith (Kino)
In the night light (cinema) for criticism
“Im Nachtlicht” is technically cleanly implemented narrative cinema from Germany, in which there is a lot to discover, but which sometimes plays out its motifs too strikingly. The ambitious mixture of thriller, drama and fantasy wants a lot, but in daylight it still reveals unmistakable deficits in the arrangement, which is just as easily forgiven for the indie debut due to the bold basic idea and sometimes dense atmosphere. (cb) 52/100
What do we see when we look up at the sky? (cinema) for criticism
A great work: With his second feature film, director Alexandre Koberidze creates a magical, mystical, beautiful work of art that is cinematic to the highest degree and shines like a pearl in its simplicity. A lively and poetic plea for hope and life: probably the best film of 2022 so far. (ck) 93/100
8.4.
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (DVD/BluRay)
All the old Knives (Prime)
Dirty Lines (Netflix)
Metal Lords (Netflix)
Rimini (Cinema – Ö)
14.4.
LOL – Season 3 (Prime)
The Innocents (Kino)
The Dark and the Wicked (Kino) zur Kritik
Bertino’s work achieves a remarkable dichotomy – through the balanced mixture of atmospheric horror and straightforward moments of shock, “The Dark and the Wicked” takes a very unique look at the thematically taken obsession and is therefore able to appeal to both long-established lovers and followers of modern materials. Despite the style-bound dreariness, it’s a delight for genre fans and certainly dark and malicious to match the title. One hell of a viewing experience! (cb) 77/100
Locked Up Society (cinema)
The Contractor (Kino)
Stories from Franz (cinema)
Red Rocket (cinema) for criticism
Politically connoted, but above all funny, charming and extremely human. “Red Rocket” presents itself as a skillfully pointed character study of a fallen porn star whose manipulative nature is simply impossible to resist. A film about a forgotten society and people who are still clinging to their shattered American dream of success and fame with all their might. (me) 90/100
Four Stars Plus (cinema)
Everything went well (cinema)
15.4.
Outer Range – Season 1 (Prime)
Choose or die (Netflix)
21.4.
The Lost City (Kino)
Massive Talent (Kino)
The Northman (Kino)
In the best hands (cinema)
The Wondrous World of Louis Wain (cinema)
Boonie Bears: An Animal Adventure (cinema)
Heal yourself (cinema)
22.4.
Jakob’s Wife (DVD/BluRay) for criticism
“Jakob’s Wife” is an effectively staged, entertaining vampire film blend that is not stingy with blood and is carried by a great Barbara Crampton, without whom it would only be half as good. The message is presented a bit too boldly and there is not much that is new about the whole thing, but as a cinematic snack for in between the film is quite entertaining. (ck) 54/100
Lucifer (cinema – Ö)
Who’s afraid of Alice Miller? (Kino-Ö)
28.4.
Double Game (DVD/BluRay)
Hunter Hunter (DVD/BluRay) for criticism
An atmospheric cat-and-mouse game that thrives on a clever build-up of suspense, in which the audience can only guess what is actually going on for a long time: director Shawn Linden demonstrates an immense feeling for suspense and mysterious shivers, which are more of omissions lives than from explicit representation. That changes in the shocking finale, which is one of the strongest of recent horror productions and is reminiscent of masterpieces like “Carrie” with its almost supernatural portrayal of unfathomable terror. (ck) 83/100
Vortex (cinema) on criticism
When loving togetherness turns into painful loneliness, when intimacy turns into alienation and when a beautiful dream turns into a frightening nightmare: “Vortex” by Gaspar Noe is a touching, intense drama that meets old age and a treacherous illness with melancholy, reverence and sensitivity . (me) 100/100
Lucifer (Cinema – D)
The Odyssey (cinema)
The Northman (Kino-Ö)
Hops, Malt and Lead (cinema)
Dinner for eight (cinema – Ö)
29.4.
Warhunt (DVD/BluRay)
The collected film starts can also be found here.
