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Still, the Children Are Here
A spoiler light review of Still, the Children Are Here should begin with tone, because Dinaz Stafford understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Still, the Children Are Here gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Still, the Children Are Here can be stated simply: . Within its 1h 25m running time, Still, the Children Are Here reveals both the benef
Aug 153 min read
A Hole in My Heart
A spoiler light review of A Hole in My Heart should begin with tone, because Lukas Moodysson understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. A Hole in My Heart gains early credibility from Thorsten Flinck, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Björn Almroth. The foundation of A Hole in My Heart can be stated simply: In a decript apartment, a young man watches as his father and a friend shoot an amateur porn film. Within its 1h 38m running time, A Hole in My
Aug 153 min read
Saints and Sinners
A spoiler light review of Saints and Sinners should begin with tone, because Abigail Honor understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Saints and Sinners gains early credibility from Edward DeBonis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Olga DeBonis. The foundation of Saints and Sinners can be stated simply: After living together for seven years in a seemingly accepting community in New York City, Edward DeBonis and Vincent Maniscalco decide to get
Aug 153 min read
Going Under
A spoiler light review of Going Under should begin with tone, because Eric Werthman understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Going Under gains early credibility from Geno Lechner, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Roger Rees. The foundation of Going Under can be stated simply: Peter, a married psychotherapist, and Suzanne, a professional dominatrix, have been engaged in an affair of sensual dominance and submission in an S&M dungeon where they mus
Aug 153 min read
C'est pas moi, c'est l'autre
A spoiler light review of C'est pas moi, c'est l'autre should begin with tone, because Alain Zaloum understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. C'est pas moi, c'est l'autre gains early credibility from Roy Dupuis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Anémone. The foundation of C'est pas moi, c'est l'autre can be stated simply: An awkward robber named Vincent Papineau seizes a cheap painting during a burgling of routine in Montreal. Within its 1h 30m ru
Aug 153 min read
Simon
A spoiler light review of Simon should begin with tone, because Eddy Terstall understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Simon gains early credibility from Cees Geel, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Marcel Hensema. The foundation of Simon can be stated simply: A mild mannered gay dentist and a hedonist womanizer rekindle their unlikely friendship when the latter's terminal cancer drives them back together after a decade apart. Within its 1h 42m r
Aug 152 min read
Bandido
A spoiler light review of Bandido should begin with tone, because Roger Christian understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Bandido gains early credibility from Carlos Gallardo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Edy Arellano. The foundation of Bandido can be stated simply: When legendary thief Max Cruz is framed by the CIA, he has no choice but to help them with a top secret mission. Within its 1h 35m running time, Bandido reveals both the be
Aug 153 min read
Stella Street
A spoiler light review of Stella Street should begin with tone, because Peter Richardson understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Stella Street gains early credibility from Phil Cornwell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of John Sessions. The foundation of Stella Street can be stated simply: As the Beatles did in the 1960s, Michael Caine convinces Jack Nicholson, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to move to Stella Street, an unas
Aug 153 min read
The Hillside Strangler
A spoiler light review of The Hillside Strangler should begin with tone, because Chuck Parello understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Hillside Strangler gains early credibility from C. Thomas Howell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nicholas Turturro. The foundation of The Hillside Strangler can be stated simply: Kenneth is obsessed with the police, he moves to LA with his cousin, Angelo convinces him to start a prostitution business. Wi
Aug 153 min read
Looking for Kitty
A spoiler light review of Looking for Kitty should begin with tone, because Edward Burns understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Looking for Kitty gains early credibility from Max Baker, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Connie Britton. The foundation of Looking for Kitty can be stated simply: A high school baseball coach (Krumholtz) and a down on his luck private investigator (Burns) form a bond as they scour New York City for the coach's wife,
Aug 153 min read
The Tollbooth
A spoiler light review of The Tollbooth should begin with tone, because Debra Kirschner understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Tollbooth gains early credibility from Marla Sokoloff, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tovah Feldshuh. The foundation of The Tollbooth can be stated simply: This film follows a Jewish artist and her family. Within its 1h 25m running time, The Tollbooth reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined a
Aug 152 min read
Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal
A spoiler light review of Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal should begin with tone, because Jim Brown understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal gains early credibility from Leon Bibb, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Theodore Bikel. The foundation of Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal can be stated simply: . Within its 1h 30m running time
Aug 153 min read
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