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Bad Blood
A spoiler light review of Bad Blood should begin with tone, because Conrad Janis understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Bad Blood gains early credibility from Piper Laurie, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Conrad Janis. The foundation of Bad Blood can be stated simply: 9 college students on road trip get waylaid and wind up in deep trouble. Within its 1h 47m running time, Bad Blood reveals both the benefits and the limits of that discipli
Aug 103 min read
They Come to America
A spoiler light review of They Come to America should begin with tone, because Dennis M. Lynch understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. They Come to America gains early credibility from Dennis M. Lynch, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of They Come to America can be stated simply: A documentary that explores the human and financial costs of illegal immigration. Within its 1h 39m running tim
Aug 103 min read
High Tech, Low Life
A spoiler light review of High Tech, Low Life should begin with tone, because Stephen Maing understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. High Tech, Low Life gains early credibility from Shihe Zhang, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shuguang Zhou. The foundation of High Tech, Low Life can be stated simply: A documentary that follows the journey of two of China's first citizen reporters as they travel the country chronicling under reported news a
Aug 103 min read
Beyond Outrage
A spoiler light review of Beyond Outrage should begin with tone, because Takeshi Kitano understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Beyond Outrage gains early credibility from Toshiyuki Nishida, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tomokazu Miura. The foundation of Beyond Outrage can be stated simply: As the police launch a full scale crackdown on organized crime, it ignites a national yakuza struggle between the Sanno of the East and Hanabishi of
Aug 103 min read
Three Worlds
A spoiler light review of Three Worlds should begin with tone, because Catherine Corsini understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Three Worlds gains early credibility from Raphaël Personnaz, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Clotilde Hesme. The foundation of Three Worlds can be stated simply: This is the tale of a hit and run accident that results in the death of an illegal foreigner. Within its 1h 41m running time, Three Worlds reveals both the b
Aug 103 min read
Yangsi
A spoiler light review of Yangsi should begin with tone, because Mark Elliott understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Yangsi gains early credibility from Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche. The foundation of Yangsi can be stated simply: Recognized as the reincarnation ('yangsi') of one of the most revered Tibetan Masters of the 20th century, Ugyen Tenzin Jigme Lhundrup must train to per
Aug 103 min read
Approved for Adoption
A spoiler light review of Approved for Adoption should begin with tone, because Laurent Boileau understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Approved for Adoption gains early credibility from Maxym Anciaux, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mahé Collet. The foundation of Approved for Adoption can be stated simply: Comic book artist Jung returns to Seoul for the first time since he was abandoned at the age of 5. Within its 1h 10m running t
Aug 103 min read
The Kitchen
A spoiler light review of The Kitchen should begin with tone, because Ishai Setton understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Kitchen gains early credibility from Laura Prepon, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jillian Clare. The foundation of The Kitchen can be stated simply: Jennifer's thirtieth birthday party is supposed to be a special day. Within its 1h 20m running time, The Kitchen reveals both the benefits and the limits of that discipli
Aug 103 min read
Art Is... The Permanent Revolution
A spoiler light review of Art Is... The Permanent Revolution should begin with tone, because Manfred Kirchheimer understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Art Is... The Permanent Revolution gains early credibility from Sigmund Abeles, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ann Chernow. The foundation of Art Is... The Permanent Revolution can be stated simply: In Art Is...The Permanent Revolution three contemporary artists and a master printer expl
Aug 103 min read
Back to the Jurassic
A spoiler light review of Back to the Jurassic should begin with tone, because Yoon suk Choi understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Back to the Jurassic gains early credibility from Melanie Griffith, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jane Lynch. The foundation of Back to the Jurassic can be stated simply: Three kids who travel back in time to 65 million years ago, where they are taken in by a dinosaur. Within its 1h 26m running time
Aug 103 min read
The End of Time
A spoiler light review of The End of Time should begin with tone, because Peter Mettler understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The End of Time gains early credibility from Peter Mettler, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Freya Blekman. The foundation of The End of Time can be stated simply: Explores our perception of time. Within its 1h 49m running time, The End of Time reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 103 min read
Between Us
A spoiler light review of Between Us should begin with tone, because Dan Mirvish understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Between Us gains early credibility from Julia Stiles, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Melissa George. The foundation of Between Us can be stated simply: Two couples reunite over two incendiary evenings where anything can happen in this darkly comedic story of best friends, marriage, love, disappointment and dreams. Within its
Aug 103 min read
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