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Daylight
A spoiler light review of Daylight should begin with tone, because David Barker understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Daylight gains early credibility from Alexandra Meierhans, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ivan Martin. The foundation of Daylight can be stated simply: A harrowing psychological thriller from a widely acclaimed filmmaker, Daylight pits a couple lost in America against a conniving gang of kidnappers, in David Barker's ri
Aug 102 min read
Helena from the Wedding
A spoiler light review of Helena from the Wedding should begin with tone, because Joseph Infantolino understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Helena from the Wedding gains early credibility from Dagmara Dominczyk, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Paul Fitzgerald. The foundation of Helena from the Wedding can be stated simply: Newlyweds Alex and Alice host a New Year's Eve party for their closest friends at a remote cabin in the mountains. Within
Aug 103 min read
Burke and Hare
A spoiler light review of Burke and Hare should begin with tone, because John Landis understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Burke and Hare gains early credibility from Bill Bailey, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tom Wilkinson. The foundation of Burke and Hare can be stated simply: A black comedy about two 19th century grave robbers who find a lucrative business providing cadavers for an Edinburgh medical school. Within its 1h 31m running tim
Aug 103 min read
Tomorrow, When the War Began
A spoiler light review of Tomorrow, When the War Began should begin with tone, because Stuart Beattie understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Tomorrow, When the War Began gains early credibility from Caitlin Stasey, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Rachel Hurd Wood. The foundation of Tomorrow, When the War Began can be stated simply: When their country is invaded and their families are taken, eight unlikely teenagers band together to fight
Aug 103 min read
To Die Is Hard
A spoiler light review of To Die Is Hard should begin with tone, because Glenn Berggoetz understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. To Die Is Hard gains early credibility from Glenn Berggoetz, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Baird Lefter. The foundation of To Die Is Hard can be stated simply: When a gang of terrorists invade a campus building, it's up to English professor Joe McCann to save the day. Within its 1h 27m running time, To Die Is Hard
Aug 103 min read
American Grindhouse
A spoiler light review of American Grindhouse should begin with tone, because Elijah Drenner understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. American Grindhouse gains early credibility from Robert Forster, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Eric Schaefer. The foundation of American Grindhouse can be stated simply: A documentary about the history of exploitation movies, from the silent film era to the 1970s. Within its 1h 20m running time, American G
Aug 103 min read
Aurora
A spoiler light review of Aurora should begin with tone, because Cristi Puiu understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Aurora gains early credibility from Afrodita Andone, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Geo Aur. The foundation of Aurora can be stated simply: Viorel a 42 year old man troubled by obscure thoughts drives across the city to a destination known only to him. Within its 3h 1m running time, Aurora reveals both the benefits and the limit
Aug 102 min read
A Bottle in the Gaza Sea
A spoiler light review of A Bottle in the Gaza Sea should begin with tone, because Thierry Binisti understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. A Bottle in the Gaza Sea gains early credibility from Agathe Bonitzer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mahmud Shalaby. The foundation of A Bottle in the Gaza Sea can be stated simply: Tal is 17 years old. Within its 1h 40m running time, A Bottle in the Gaza Sea reveals both the benefits and the limits of tha
Aug 103 min read
The Imperialists Are Still Alive!
A spoiler light review of The Imperialists Are Still Alive! should begin with tone, because Zeina Durra understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Imperialists Are Still Alive! gains early credibility from Élodie Bouchez, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of José María de Tavira. The foundation of The Imperialists Are Still Alive! can be stated simply: Juggling the sudden abduction of her childhood sweetheart as well as a blooming love affair, a Fr
Aug 103 min read
BearCity
A spoiler light review of BearCity should begin with tone, because Douglas Langway understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. BearCity gains early credibility from Alex Di Dio, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kevin E. Smith. The foundation of BearCity can be stated simply: Follows a close group of friends in New York's gay bear community experiencing humorous situations, heartfelt romantic escapades, and a diverse array of personalities preparing
Aug 103 min read
The Miners' Hymns
A spoiler light review of The Miners' Hymns should begin with tone, because Bill Morrison understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Miners' Hymns gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of The Miners' Hymns can be stated simply: The ill fated coal mining communities in North East England are the subject of this inspired documentary by multi media
Aug 103 min read
El Sicario, Room 164
A spoiler light review of El Sicario, Room 164 should begin with tone, because Gianfranco Rosi understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. El Sicario, Room 164 gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of El Sicario, Room 164 can be stated simply: The story of a hitman for the drug cartels in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Within its 1h 20m running time, El Sica
Aug 103 min read
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