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by Sebastian Kluth

Saw IV (2007) - If you think it's over, better think again! - 9/10 (25/01/19)

Saw IV (2007) - If you think it's over, better think again! - 9/10 (25/01/19)

What could be the point of continuing the series after Jigsaw's spectacular death at the end of the third installment? Many people were skeptical but Saw IV turned out being an unexpected success underlining the franchise's longevity. This movie convinces...

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The return of Inuit rock music - A review of Northern Haze's ᓯᕿᓐᓈᕈᑦ (2018)

The return of Inuit rock music - A review of Northern Haze's ᓯᕿᓐᓈᕈᑦ (2018)

More than thirty-two years after its historical genre-breaking debut record, Northern Haze finally managed to record an unexpected sophomore output. Many things have changed in between these two releases. Original bassist Elijah Kunnuk died of cancer,...

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A historical release: Northern Haze's ᓯᓈᒃᑐᖅ (1986)

A historical release: Northern Haze's ᓯᓈᒃᑐᖅ (1986)

Northern Haze was a quartet of Inuit musicians from the remote hamlet of Igloolik who had collaborated in various bands throughout the seventies before joining forces in Northern Haze. The band finished second in a talent show in Iqaluit but managed to...

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Sebastian Kluth's 2018 Film Awards

Ladies and gentlemen! I have decided to make it a tradition to present my personal awards for the past cinematic year in late January. Here are the movies that have impressed me most in their respective categories between January first 2018 and December...

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The wounds have healed; the scars remain - A review of Longhouse's II: Vanishing

The wounds have healed; the scars remain - A review of Longhouse's II: Vanishing

Longhouse is a doom metal trio from Ottawa named after the type of long, proportionately narrow, single-room buildings of the Iroquois tribes. The lyrics also reference the unsettling history of the relationships between Canadian First Nations and white...

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Sinister and psychedelic debut respecting past and present - A review of Longhouse's Earth from Water

Sinister and psychedelic debut respecting past and present - A review of Longhouse's Earth from Water

Longhouse is one of many outstanding new doom metal bands from Ottawa along with Loviatar and Monobrow. The group's first release Earth from Water including six tracks with a total running time of thirty-four minutes convinces with balanced soundscapes....

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Light at the end of the tunnel - A review of Swallow the Sun's When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light

Light at the end of the tunnel - A review of Swallow the Sun's When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light

Heartfelt loss can provoke great inspiration. This is certainly the case for Swallow the Sun founder and guitarist Juha Raivo who lost the love of his life under tragic circumstances and went on to release astonishing records with atmospheric doom metal...

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Saw III (2006) - Facing the philosophical aspect of forgiveness - 9/10 (24/01/19)

Saw III (2006) - Facing the philosophical aspect of forgiveness - 9/10 (24/01/19)

After a grilsy yet intellectual first movie and an intense psychological duel for the sequel, this third entry in the franchise deals with the philosophical aspect of forgiveness. Serial killer John Kramer is on his deathbed but he keeps organizing his...

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Saw II (2005) - Psychological duel of vital importance - 9/10 (23/01/19)

Saw II (2005) - Psychological duel of vital importance - 9/10 (23/01/19)

Creating a successful movie on amateur actors, inexperienced screenwriters and low budget is quite an accomplishment in itself. Following such a film up with a strong sequel within a single year is an even greater challenge. Somehow, Leigh Whannell and...

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Saw (2004) - Perfect combination of grisly and intellectual elements - 10/10 (22/01/19)

Saw (2004) - Perfect combination of grisly and intellectual elements - 10/10 (22/01/19)

Despite its limited budget, the participation of numerous amateur actors and the Australian writers' first attempt at creating a script, Saw became an unexpected massive success that has sparked a total of eight entries in the franchise so far. While...

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