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Belle toujours
A spoiler light review of Belle toujours should begin with tone, because Manoel de Oliveira understands exactly how this music drama ought to feel. Belle toujours gains early credibility from Michel Piccoli, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Bulle Ogier. The foundation of Belle toujours can be stated simply: 38 years after their last encounter, Henri Husson thinks he sees Séverine in a concert. Within its 1h 8m running time, Belle toujours reveals both the
Aug 153 min read
The Conrad Boys
A spoiler light review of The Conrad Boys should begin with tone, because Justin Lo understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. The Conrad Boys gains early credibility from Justin Lo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Booboo Stewart. The foundation of The Conrad Boys can be stated simply: Charlie Conrad is ready for college, but the sudden death of his mother and his long absent father leave him saddled with the adult responsibility of raising his
Aug 153 min read
Fat Girls
A spoiler light review of Fat Girls should begin with tone, because Ash Christian understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Fat Girls gains early credibility from Ash Christian, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jonathan Caouette. The foundation of Fat Girls can be stated simply: A gay theater obsessed Texan high school senior has his heart set on Broadway stardom with an eye out for love. Within its 1h 22m running time, Fat Girls reveals both the
Aug 153 min read
Live Freaky Die Freaky
A spoiler light review of Live Freaky Die Freaky should begin with tone, because John Roecker understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Live Freaky Die Freaky gains early credibility from Nick 13, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Billie Joe Armstrong. The foundation of Live Freaky Die Freaky can be stated simply: In a distant future, a cult forms around the Manson Family, when Charles Manson is mistaken for the messiah. Within its 1h
Aug 153 min read
Taxidermia
A spoiler light review of Taxidermia should begin with tone, because György Pálfi understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Taxidermia gains early credibility from Csaba Czene, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of István Gyuricza. The foundation of Taxidermia can be stated simply: Story about three generations of men: pervert that constantly seeks for new kinds of satisfaction, an obese speed eater and a passionate embalmer. Within its 1h 34m ru
Aug 152 min read
Waltzing Anna
A spoiler light review of Waltzing Anna should begin with tone, because Doug Bollinger understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Waltzing Anna gains early credibility from Margery Beddow, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Robert Capelli Jr.. The foundation of Waltzing Anna can be stated simply: Dr Charlie Keegan had a thriving medical practice in New York City until he was busted for insurance fraud. Within its 1h 41m running time, Waltzing Anna r
Aug 153 min read
East of Havana
A spoiler light review of East of Havana should begin with tone, because Emilia Menocal understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. East of Havana gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of East of Havana can be stated simply: East of Havana is a blunt, unflinching close up on the lives of three young rappers compelled to address their generation's fut
Aug 153 min read
Blockade
A spoiler light review of Blockade should begin with tone, because Sergey Loznitsa understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Blockade gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Blockade can be stated simply: The city of Leningrad and the blockade during the Second World War. Within its 52m running time, Blockade reveals both the benefits and the limi
Aug 153 min read
Last Stop for Paul
A spoiler light review of Last Stop for Paul should begin with tone, because Neil Mandt understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Last Stop for Paul gains early credibility from Neil Mandt, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Marc Carter. The foundation of Last Stop for Paul can be stated simply: Charlie and Cliff decide they want to go to the Full Moon party in Thailand. Within its 1h 23m running time, Last Stop for Paul reveals both the benefits a
Aug 153 min read
Christmas at Maxwell's
A spoiler light review of Christmas at Maxwell's should begin with tone, because William C. Laufer understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Christmas at Maxwell's gains early credibility from Andrew May, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jack Hourigan. The foundation of Christmas at Maxwell's can be stated simply: With a successful career, two adoring children and having married his high school sweetheart Andrew Austin had everything. Within its 1
Aug 153 min read
I Trust You to Kill Me
A spoiler light review of I Trust You to Kill Me should begin with tone, because Manu Boyer understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. I Trust You to Kill Me gains early credibility from David Beste, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ryan Carman. The foundation of I Trust You to Kill Me can be stated simply: A new band trying to find their audience as they tour through Europe. Within its 1h 45m running time, I Trust You to Kill Me reveals both
Aug 153 min read
Rock Bottom
A spoiler light review of Rock Bottom should begin with tone, because Jay Corcoran understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Rock Bottom gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Rock Bottom can be stated simply: Through six profiles of current and past meth users we examine the crystal meth epidemic and its connection to rising HIV infection rates.
Aug 153 min read
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