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Home of the Brave
A spoiler light review of Home of the Brave should begin with tone, because Paola di Florio understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Home of the Brave gains early credibility from Julie Stevens, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Stockard Channing. The foundation of Home of the Brave can be stated simply: Documentary on the civil rights activist, Viola Liuzzo, who was murdered in 1965 as she campaigned for black suffrage in Selma, Alabama, an
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The Life
A spoiler light review of The Life should begin with tone, because María Lidón understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Life gains early credibility from Daryl Hannah, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Denise Richards. The foundation of The Life can be stated simply: An anthropology student exploring the nature of prostitution is drawn deeper into that profession than she expected. Within its 1h 27m running time, The Life reveals both the bene
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Vendetta: No Conscience, No Mercy
A spoiler light review of Vendetta: No Conscience, No Mercy should begin with tone, because Daniel McCarthy understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Vendetta: No Conscience, No Mercy gains early credibility from Daniel Baldwin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of John Novak. The foundation of Vendetta: No Conscience, No Mercy can be stated simply: "Irish Eyes" explores the relationship between two Irish American brothers in Boston born to immi
Aug 153 min read
Hair High
A spoiler light review of Hair High should begin with tone, because Bill Plympton understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Hair High gains early credibility from Eric Gilliland, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sarah Silverman. The foundation of Hair High can be stated simply: A gothic '50s high school comedy about a love triangle that goes terribly bad, as two young, murdered teens return to their prom to get revenge. Within its 1h
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Klezmer on Fish Street
A spoiler light review of Klezmer on Fish Street should begin with tone, because Yale Strom understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Klezmer on Fish Street gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Klezmer on Fish Street can be stated simply: An examination of the Jewish culture that thrives in 21st century Poland despite the absence of a large Jew
Aug 153 min read
Jailbait
A spoiler light review of Jailbait should begin with tone, because Brett C. Leonard understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Jailbait gains early credibility from Stephen Adly Guirgis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Michael Pitt. The foundation of Jailbait can be stated simply: A young man is sent to prison for 25 years and is taken under the wing of Jake, a lifer with dark intentions. Within its 1h 30m running time, Jailbait reveals both the b
Aug 153 min read
Dead Man's Shoes
A spoiler light review of Dead Man's Shoes should begin with tone, because Shane Meadows understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Dead Man's Shoes gains early credibility from Paddy Considine, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gary Stretch. The foundation of Dead Man's Shoes can be stated simply: A disaffected soldier returns to his hometown to get even with the thugs who brutalized his mentally challenged brother years ago. Within its 1h 30m r
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Beyond Honor
A spoiler light review of Beyond Honor should begin with tone, because Varun Khanna understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Beyond Honor gains early credibility from Wadie Andrawis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mirelly Taylor. The foundation of Beyond Honor can be stated simply: Beyond Honor is a heart stopping, emotionally resonant portrayal of gender roles and the dynamics of power in a claustrophobic immigrant family living in Southern Ca
Aug 153 min read
Santa santita
A spoiler light review of Santa santita should begin with tone, because Laurice Guillen understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Santa santita gains early credibility from Angelica Panganiban, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jericho Rosales. The foundation of Santa santita can be stated simply: This film explores the theme of the biblical Magdalene the prostitute who becomes a saint. Within its 1h 53m running time, Santa santita reveals both the
Aug 153 min read
Electric Shadows
A spoiler light review of Electric Shadows should begin with tone, because Jiang Xiao understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Electric Shadows gains early credibility from Yu Xia, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Haibin Li. The foundation of Electric Shadows can be stated simply: Two childhood friends escape reality through cinema against the backdrop of China's raging cultural revolution. Within its 1h 33m running time, Electric Shadows reveals
Aug 153 min read
Masai: The Rain Warriors
A spoiler light review of Masai: The Rain Warriors should begin with tone, because Pascal Plisson understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Masai: The Rain Warriors gains early credibility from Ngotiek Ole Mako, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Paul Nteri Ole Sekenan. The foundation of Masai: The Rain Warriors can be stated simply: After a lion kills the village leader, the expected rains fail to arrive, so a group of warriors are sent to hunt the
Aug 153 min read
Hurensohn
A spoiler light review of Hurensohn should begin with tone, because Michael Sturminger understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Hurensohn gains early credibility from Chulpan Khamatova, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic. The foundation of Hurensohn can be stated simply: Ozren is a small boy of Croatian descent who lives in Vienna with his mother, Silvija in the mid 1980s. Within its 1h 26m running time, Hurensohn reveals
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