Thanks for the link to Taubin's piece. I enjoyed it. I have also had reactions similar to Taubin when someone complained about being bored by what I think is a great movie. I remember getting into a rather heated argument at the MIFF after the premiere of Angelopoulos' Landscape in the Mist. I was younger and more combative then. Hoberman also wrote about his second viewing of Cosmopolis:http://blogs.artinfo.com/moviejourna...8217;s-better/

I also like her comment about Haneke's being heavy-handed (before Amour). A rare criticism, and a valid one, of perhaps the most highly respected director working today and one who figures prominently in my dissertation (primarily because Seventh Continent, Code Unknown, Cache, and White Ribbon do not tie all the knots or answer all the questions elicited by their telling).

Looking forward to your posts and reviews from NYC.