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Main Street
A spoiler light review of Main Street should begin with tone, because John Doyle understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Main Street gains early credibility from Colin Firth, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ellen Burstyn. The foundation of Main Street can be stated simply: Durham is slowly dying like the tobacco business it once depended on. Within its 1h 32m running time, Main Street reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined
Aug 103 min read
The Weird World of Blowfly
A spoiler light review of The Weird World of Blowfly should begin with tone, because Jonathan Furmanski understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Weird World of Blowfly gains early credibility from Clarence Reid, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Steve Alaimo. The foundation of The Weird World of Blowfly can be stated simply: Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern
Aug 103 min read
The Sons of Tennessee Williams
A spoiler light review of The Sons of Tennessee Williams should begin with tone, because Tim Wolff understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Sons of Tennessee Williams gains early credibility from Charles Maddox, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tommy Dietsch. The foundation of The Sons of Tennessee Williams can be stated simply: The Sons of Tennessee Williams charts the evolution of the gay Mardi Gras krewe scene over the decades, illum
Aug 103 min read
The Happy Poet
A spoiler light review of The Happy Poet should begin with tone, because Paul Gordon understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Happy Poet gains early credibility from Paul Gordon, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jonny Mars. The foundation of The Happy Poet can be stated simply: A poet who starts a health conscious food stand finds support from his friends, as well as a potential love match with one of his customers. Within its 1h 25m running
Aug 103 min read
Cirkus Columbia
A spoiler light review of Cirkus Columbia should begin with tone, because Danis Tanovic understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Cirkus Columbia gains early credibility from Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mira Furlan. The foundation of Cirkus Columbia can be stated simply: A story set in the former Yugoslavia and centered on a guy who returns to Herzegovina from Germany with plenty of cash and hopes for a good new li
Aug 103 min read
Metal Messiah
A spoiler light review of Metal Messiah should begin with tone, because Nick Wells understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Metal Messiah gains early credibility from Joshua Bovinette, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Chris Faux. The foundation of Metal Messiah can be stated simply: A musical comedy covering three decades in the life of Sage Negadeth, an encyclopedic headbanging hero determined to form the heaviest band of his scene. Within its
Aug 103 min read
Smash His Camera
A spoiler light review of Smash His Camera should begin with tone, because Leon Gast understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Smash His Camera gains early credibility from Floyd Abrams, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson. The foundation of Smash His Camera can be stated simply: A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi. Within its 1h 27m running ti
Aug 103 min read
Passion Play
A spoiler light review of Passion Play should begin with tone, because Mitch Glazer understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Passion Play gains early credibility from Mickey Rourke, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Megan Fox. The foundation of Passion Play can be stated simply: An angel under the thumb of a ruthless gangster is saved by a trumpet player down on his luck. Within its 1h 34m running time, Passion Play reveals both the benefits
Aug 103 min read
Pickin' & Grinnin'
A spoiler light review of Pickin' & Grinnin' should begin with tone, because Jon Gries understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Pickin' & Grinnin' gains early credibility from Johnny Dowers, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Garret Mathany. The foundation of Pickin' & Grinnin' can be stated simply: Johnny and Milo love music âÂEURÂ" just not the corn dog jingles they've resorted to performing to make ends meet. Within its 1h 48m running time, Pi
Aug 103 min read
Morning
A spoiler light review of Morning should begin with tone, because Leland Orser understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Morning gains early credibility from Jeanne Tripplehorn, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Leland Orser. The foundation of Morning can be stated simply: Leland Orser, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Laura Linney star in this vivid portrait of a couple's powerful recovery after a shocking accident. Within its 1h 35m running time, Morning
Aug 103 min read
Inhale
A spoiler light review of Inhale should begin with tone, because Baltasar Kormákur understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Inhale gains early credibility from Dermot Mulroney, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Diane Kruger. The foundation of Inhale can be stated simply: A couple goes to dangerous lengths to find a lung donor for their daughter. Within its 1h 23m running time, Inhale reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined
Aug 102 min read
Kyatapirâ
A spoiler light review of Kyatapirâ should begin with tone, because Kôji Wakamatsu understands exactly how this historical drama ought to feel. Kyatapirâ gains early credibility from Shinobu Terajima, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shima Ônishi. The foundation of Kyatapirâ can be stated simply: The story of a village woman given the grueling task of looking after (and fulfilling the sexual needs of) her quadruple amputee husband, a Japanese soldier in t
Aug 103 min read
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