New Jersey Stage 2015 - Issue 12 | Page 18

6. Slow West A Western directed by a Scotsman, filmed in New Zealand and starring an Irishman and two Australians? John Maclean’s take on the genre reminded us of the multicultural nature of the Old West, and Michael Fassbender proved himself a natural fit for the man with no name archetype. The climactic shootout is a thing of beauty. 5. Spring Underseen in theatres but quickly finding a cult following on VOD, Spring blended elements of fantasy, horror and romance to deliver a movie that plays like Twilight for grownups. One of the year’s most genuinely touching films. Watch the trailer for Spring NewJerseyStage.com 2015 - ISSUE 12 ARTICLES 18