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Outrage begins with an appealing promise: Kirby Dick will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Barney Frank and James McGreevey gives Outrage an immediate pulse. The story of Outrage begins from a specific pressure point: An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti gay legislation in the U.S. By the end of its 1h 30m running time, the value of Outrage rests less on novelty than on t

Last Train Home begins with an appealing promise: Lixin Fan will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Changhua Zhang and Yang Zhang gives Last Train Home an immediate pulse. The story of Last Train Home begins from a specific pressure point: A couple embarks on a journey home for Chinese new year along with 130 million other migrant workers, to reunite with their children and struggle for a futu

London Dreams begins with an appealing promise: Vipul Amrutlal Shah will treat its crime drama framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn gives London Dreams an immediate pulse. The story of London Dreams begins from a specific pressure point: The story revolves around two childhood friends Arjun and Munnu who find a way to get from a small village in India to Wembley as Rock stars, having overco

White Material begins with an appealing promise: Claire Denis will treat its war drama framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Isabelle Huppert and Christopher Lambert gives White Material an immediate pulse. The story of White Material begins from a specific pressure point: Amidst turmoil and racial conflict in a Francophone African state, a white French woman fights for her coffee crop, her family and ultimately for h

Today's Special begins with an appealing promise: David Kaplan will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Aarti Mann and Kevin Corrigan gives Today's Special an immediate pulse. The story of Today's Special begins from a specific pressure point: In this super feel good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indi

Thirst begins with an appealing promise: Park Chan wook will treat its horror film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Song Kang ho and Kim Ok bin gives Thirst an immediate pulse. The story of Thirst begins from a specific pressure point: Through a failed medical experiment, a priest is stricken with vampirism and is forced to abandon his ascetic ways. By the end of its 2h 14m running time, the value of Thirst rests

Kings of Pastry begins with an appealing promise: Chris Hegedus will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Jacquy Pfeiffer and Regis Lazard gives Kings of Pastry an immediate pulse. The story of Kings of Pastry begins from a specific pressure point: The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry

Enter the Void begins with an appealing promise: Gaspar Noé will treat its fantasy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Nathaniel Brown and Paz de la Huerta gives Enter the Void an immediate pulse. The story of Enter the Void begins from a specific pressure point: An American drug dealer living in Tokyo is betrayed by his best friend and killed in a drug deal. By the end of its 2h 41m running time, the value of Enter

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee begins with an appealing promise: Rebecca Miller will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Robin Wright and Alan Arkin gives The Private Lives of Pippa Lee an immediate pulse. The story of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee begins from a specific pressure point: After her much older husband forces a move to a suburban retirement community, Pippa Lee engages in a period of r

Creation begins with an appealing promise: Jon Amiel will treat its romance framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly gives Creation an immediate pulse. The story of Creation begins from a specific pressure point: Torn between faith and science, and suffering hallucinations, English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to complete 'On the Origin of Species' and maintain his relationship w

Wanted begins with an appealing promise: Prabhu Deva will treat its action film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia gives Wanted an immediate pulse. The story of Wanted begins from a specific pressure point: Radhe is a ruthless gangster who will kill anyone for money. By the end of its 2h 27m running time, the value of Wanted rests less on novelty than on the care of its execution. ⁠ Vis

Chico & Rita begins with an appealing promise: Tono Errando will treat its animated adventure framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Eman Xor Oña and Limara Meneses gives Chico & Rita an immediate pulse. The story of Chico & Rita begins from a specific pressure point: Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. By the end of its 1h 34m running time, the value of Chico & Rita rests less on novelty than on the care of