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There is a useful directness to Dynamite Warrior, a comedy shaped by Chalerm Wongpim with a firm understanding of its audience. In Dynamite Warrior, Dan Chupong provides the anchor while Panna Rittikrai introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Dynamite Warrior opens from this situation: The story is set in 1890s Siam. The resulting its 1h 43m running time feels most convincing whenever Dynamite Warrior trusts behaviour more than explanation. ⁠ D

There is a useful directness to Close to You, a romance shaped by Cathy Garcia Sampana with a firm understanding of its audience. In Close to You, John Lloyd Cruz provides the anchor while Bea Alonzo introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Close to You opens from this situation: Marian (Bea Alonzo) and Manuel (John Lloyd Cruz) have been best friends since childhood. The resulting its 1h 50m running time feels most convincing whenever Close to Y

There is a useful directness to Ugly Me, a comedy shaped by Claudio Dabed with a firm understanding of its audience. In Ugly Me, Bárbara Mori provides the anchor while Marcelo Mazzarello introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Ugly Me opens from this situation: A beautiful woman decides to transform into an "ugly duckling" in an attempt to ward off men and avoid more romantic disappointments. The resulting its 1h 58m running time feels most con

There is a useful directness to Mannat, an action film shaped by Gurbir Singh Grewal with a firm understanding of its audience. In Mannat, Jimmy Shergill provides the anchor while Kulraj Randhawa introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Mannat opens from this situation: After the Indian Government ordered troops into the Soni Darbar in Amritsar, angering Sikhs worldwide, leading to the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during 1984, f

There is a useful directness to Kalamazoo?, a comedy shaped by David O'Malley with a firm understanding of its audience. In Kalamazoo?, Josie Davis provides the anchor while Mayim Bialik introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Kalamazoo? opens from this situation: The story of three girlfriends who go back to Kalamazoo, Michigan for their 10 year high school reunion. The resulting its 1h 47m running time feels most convincing whenever Kalamazoo

There is a useful directness to 10th & Wolf, a thriller shaped by Bobby Moresco with a firm understanding of its audience. In 10th & Wolf, James Marsden provides the anchor while Giovanni Ribisi introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, 10th & Wolf opens from this situation: A former street tough returns to his Philadelphia home after a stint in the military. The resulting its 1h 47m running time feels most convincing whenever 10th & Wolf trusts

There is a useful directness to Anthony Kaun Hai?, a thriller shaped by Raj Kaushal with a firm understanding of its audience. In Anthony Kaun Hai?, Sanjay Dutt provides the anchor while Arshad Warsi introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Anthony Kaun Hai? opens from this situation: Two men, an assassin and his victim is a small time crook and a question lies between the men is WHO IS ANTHONY. The resulting its 2h 7m running time feels most co

There is a useful directness to Election 2, a thriller shaped by Johnnie To with a firm understanding of its audience. In Election 2, Louis Koo provides the anchor while Simon Yam introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Election 2 opens from this situation: As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok (Yam) faces competition from his godsons. The resulting its 1h 33m running time feels most convincing whenever Election 2 trusts behaviour

There is a useful directness to Maxed Out, a documentary shaped by James D. Scurlock with a firm understanding of its audience. In Maxed Out, Beth Naef provides the anchor while Mike Hudson introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Maxed Out opens from this situation: When Hurricane Katrina ravaged America's Gulf Coast, it laid bare an uncomfortable reality America is not only far from the world's wealthiest nation; it is crumbling beneath a stag

There is a useful directness to Love and Honor, a romance shaped by Yôji Yamada with a firm understanding of its audience. In Love and Honor, Takuya Kimura provides the anchor while Rei Dan introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Love and Honor opens from this situation: A look at the relationship between a young blind samurai (Kimura) and his wife, who will make a sacrifice in order to defend her husband's honor. The resulting its 2h 2m runnin

There is a useful directness to Vajra Sky Over Tibet, a documentary shaped by John Bush with a firm understanding of its audience. In Vajra Sky Over Tibet, John Bush provides the anchor while Tenzin Chogyal introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Vajra Sky Over Tibet opens from this situation: VAJRA SKY OVER TIBET, a documentary feature, is a cinematic pilgrimage to some of the most revered venues and festivals still surviving in Tibet. The res

There is a useful directness to Nue propriété, a drama shaped by Joachim Lafosse with a firm understanding of its audience. In Nue propriété, Isabelle Huppert provides the anchor while Jérémie Renier introduces a contrasting energy. Without revealing later complications, Nue propriété opens from this situation: A divorced mother of two boys reaching adulthood decides to sell their house, find love and get on with her life away from her husband and sons; a decision that will l