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The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears
A spoiler light review of The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears should begin with tone, because Hélène Cattet understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears gains early credibility from Klaus Tange, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ursula Bedena. The foundation of The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears can be stated simply: Returning home from a business trip to discover his wife missing, a man delves deepe
Aug 103 min read
The Film Critic
A spoiler light review of The Film Critic should begin with tone, because Hernán Guerschuny understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Film Critic gains early credibility from Rafael Spregelburd, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dolores Fonzi. The foundation of The Film Critic can be stated simply: A prestigious film critic who has lost faith in the art form sparks with a young woman whose tastes run opposite of his. Within its 1h 38m running
Aug 103 min read
Desperate Acts of Magic
A spoiler light review of Desperate Acts of Magic should begin with tone, because Tammy Caplan understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Desperate Acts of Magic gains early credibility from Joe Tyler Gold, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Valerie Dillman. The foundation of Desperate Acts of Magic can be stated simply: A magician competes in an international magic competition where he goes head to head with a female street magician he has fallen i
Aug 103 min read
On the Way to School
A spoiler light review of On the Way to School should begin with tone, because Pascal Plisson understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. On the Way to School gains early credibility from Jackson Saikong, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Salome Saikong. The foundation of On the Way to School can be stated simply: Jackson, the Kenyan; Carlito, the Argentinian; Zahira, the Moroccan; Samuel, the Indian: four children who live light years away fro
Aug 103 min read
Raze
A spoiler light review of Raze should begin with tone, because Josh C. Waller understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Raze gains early credibility from Zoë Bell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Rachel Nichols. The foundation of Raze can be stated simply: 50 abducted women are forced to fight each other using their bare hands. Within its 1h 32m running time, Raze reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. The
Aug 102 min read
Rigor Mortis
A spoiler light review of Rigor Mortis should begin with tone, because Juno Mak understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Rigor Mortis gains early credibility from Siu Ho Chin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kara Ying Hung Wai. The foundation of Rigor Mortis can be stated simply: A public housing tenement is plunged into a dark storm of supernatural chaos. Within its 1h 43m running time, Rigor Mortis reveals both the benefits and the limit
Aug 103 min read
Nothing Left to Fear
A spoiler light review of Nothing Left to Fear should begin with tone, because Anthony Leonardi III understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Nothing Left to Fear gains early credibility from Anne Heche, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of James Tupper. The foundation of Nothing Left to Fear can be stated simply: A family's journey toward a better life is interrupted by an unstable man of the cloth. Within its 1h 40m running time, Nothing Left
Aug 103 min read
One Small Hitch
A spoiler light review of One Small Hitch should begin with tone, because John Burgess understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. One Small Hitch gains early credibility from Shane McRae, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Aubrey Dollar. The foundation of One Small Hitch can be stated simply: Josh's girlfriend wants to get married. Within its 1h 45m running time, One Small Hitch reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 103 min read
Pawn Shop Chronicles
A spoiler light review of Pawn Shop Chronicles should begin with tone, because Wayne Kramer understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Pawn Shop Chronicles gains early credibility from Paul Walker, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Norman Reedus. The foundation of Pawn Shop Chronicles can be stated simply: An anthology of stories involving meth addicted white supremacists, a man looking for his kidnapped wife and an Elvis impersonator. Within its 1
Aug 103 min read
Next Year Jerusalem
A spoiler light review of Next Year Jerusalem should begin with tone, because David Gaynes understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Next Year Jerusalem gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Next Year Jerusalem can be stated simply: Examining life at life's end is the poignant subtext of 'Next Year in Jerusalem,' a poetic journey at once metapho
Aug 103 min read
La Maison de la radio
A spoiler light review of La Maison de la radio should begin with tone, because Nicolas Philibert understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. La Maison de la radio gains early credibility from Jean François Achilli, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Evelyne Adam. The foundation of La Maison de la radio can be stated simply: Twenty four hours in the life of Radio France, from one dawn to another. Within its 1h 44m running time, La Maison de la r
Aug 103 min read
Jellyfish Eyes
A spoiler light review of Jellyfish Eyes should begin with tone, because Takashi Murakami understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Jellyfish Eyes gains early credibility from Takuto Sueoka, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Himeka Asami. The foundation of Jellyfish Eyes can be stated simply: Children are able to communicate and control fantastic creatures, but they are unknowingly being used in an evil plan to collect negative energy. Within its
Aug 103 min read
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