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The Final Member
A spoiler light review of The Final Member should begin with tone, because Jonah Bekhor understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Final Member gains early credibility from Sigurður Hjartarson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Páll Arason. The foundation of The Final Member can be stated simply: The Icelandic Phallological Museum, located in Husavik, is the world's only Penis museum, focusing on the Human Specimen. Within its 1h 15m runni
Aug 103 min read
In the Fog
A spoiler light review of In the Fog should begin with tone, because Sergey Loznitsa understands exactly how this historical drama ought to feel. In the Fog gains early credibility from Vladimir Svirskiy, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Vladislav Abashin. The foundation of In the Fog can be stated simply: Western frontiers of the USSR, 1942. Within its 2h 7m running time, In the Fog reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 103 min read
Shahid
A spoiler light review of Shahid should begin with tone, because Hansal Mehta understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. Shahid gains early credibility from Rajkummar Rao, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Prabhleen Sandhu. The foundation of Shahid can be stated simply: The account of Human Rights lawyer Shahid Azmi, an ordinary citizen with an extraordinary commitment to justice. Within its 2h 9m running time, Shahid reveals both the b
Aug 102 min read
Grassroots
A spoiler light review of Grassroots should begin with tone, because Stephen Gyllenhaal understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Grassroots gains early credibility from Jason Biggs, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Joel David Moore. The foundation of Grassroots can be stated simply: After losing his job, a journalist reluctantly agrees to help his oddball friend with his bid to earn a seat on the Seattle City Council. Within its 1h 38m running t
Aug 102 min read
For Ellen
A spoiler light review of For Ellen should begin with tone, because So Yong Kim understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. For Ellen gains early credibility from Paul Dano, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Margarita Levieva. The foundation of For Ellen can be stated simply: A struggling musician takes an overnight long distance drive in order to fight his estranged wife for custody of their young daughter. Within its 1h 34m running time, For Ellen
Aug 103 min read
A Green Story
A spoiler light review of A Green Story should begin with tone, because Nika Agiashvili understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. A Green Story gains early credibility from Shannon Elizabeth, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ed O'Ross. The foundation of A Green Story can be stated simply: Van Vlahakis left Greece five decades ago with 22 dollars in his pocket. Within its 1h 30m running time, A Green Story reveals both the benefits and
Aug 103 min read
K2: Siren of the Himalayas
A spoiler light review of K2: Siren of the Himalayas should begin with tone, because Dave Ohlson understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. K2: Siren of the Himalayas gains early credibility from Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Simone Leorin. The foundation of K2: Siren of the Himalayas can be stated simply: Following a group of climbers attempting to climb K2 in 2009, on the 100 year anniversary of its landmark 1909
Aug 103 min read
Sol LeWitt
A spoiler light review of Sol LeWitt should begin with tone, because Chris Teerink understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Sol LeWitt gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Sol LeWitt can be stated simply: Sol LeWitt, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, changed art forever. Within its 1h 27m running time, Sol LeWitt re
Aug 103 min read
Citadel
A spoiler light review of Citadel should begin with tone, because Ciarán Foy understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Citadel gains early credibility from Aneurin Barnard, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of James Cosmo. The foundation of Citadel can be stated simply: An agoraphobic father teams up with a renegade priest to save his daughter from the clutches of a gang of twisted feral children who committed an act of violence against his fami
Aug 103 min read
War of the Worlds: Goliath
A spoiler light review of War of the Worlds: Goliath should begin with tone, because Joe Pearson understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. War of the Worlds: Goliath gains early credibility from Adam Baldwin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Beau Billingslea. The foundation of War of the Worlds: Goliath can be stated simply: A retro futuristic epic of steampunk battle set in 1914. Within its 1h 25m running time, War of the Worlds: Gol
Aug 103 min read
Dysfunctional Friends
A spoiler light review of Dysfunctional Friends should begin with tone, because Corey Grant understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Dysfunctional Friends gains early credibility from Stacey Dash, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Wesley Jonathan. The foundation of Dysfunctional Friends can be stated simply: Nine friends split after college and reunite at the rich friend's funeral and find out that they will inherit if they can stay together at h
Aug 103 min read
When the Iron Bird Flies: Tibetan Buddhism Arrives in the West
A spoiler light review of When the Iron Bird Flies: Tibetan Buddhism Arrives in the West should begin with tone, because Victress Hitchcock understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. When the Iron Bird Flies: Tibetan Buddhism Arrives in the West gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of When the Iron Bird Flies: Tibetan Buddhism Arrives in the West c
Aug 103 min read
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