_**Self-indulgent? Absolutely. Disturbing? Partly. Hilarious? Definitely**_ > _Jack is a part of me. But I'm not a psychopath. I'm pretty sure. I've been diagnosed since I was six. So I think I'm safe to be with._ - Lars von Trier; "Lars von Trier: 'I know how to kill'" (David Jenkins); _Little White Lies_ (December 13, 2018) Ostensibly a psychological horror/serial killer film, in reality the la…

This film from Lars von Trier carries a strong resemblance to his earlier work, Nymphomaniac. While I believe it’s considerably less chaotic and flawed than that previous movie, it still feels too unfocused to fully succeed and leave a lasting impression. The quality fluctuates constantly, swinging between moments of brilliance and stretches that feel questionable, whereas Nymphomaniac, despite having its own flashes…