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In the Name Of
A spoiler light review of In the Name Of should begin with tone, because Malgorzata Szumowska understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. In the Name Of gains early credibility from Andrzej Chyra, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mateusz Kosciukiewicz. The foundation of In the Name Of can be stated simply: Running toward God but away from his sexuality, Adam became a priest at age 21. Within its 1h 42m running time, In the Name Of reveals both th
Aug 103 min read
Stray Dogs
A spoiler light review of Stray Dogs should begin with tone, because Tsai Ming liang understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Stray Dogs gains early credibility from Kang sheng Lee, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kuei Mei Yang. The foundation of Stray Dogs can be stated simply: An alcoholic man and his two young children barely survive in Taipei. Within its 2h 18m running time, Stray Dogs reveals both the benefits and the limits of that discipl
Aug 103 min read
Norte, the End of History
A spoiler light review of Norte, the End of History should begin with tone, because Lav Diaz understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Norte, the End of History gains early credibility from Sid Lucero, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Angeli Bayani. The foundation of Norte, the End of History can be stated simply: An embittered law student commits a brutal double murder; a family man takes the fall and is forced into a harsh prison sentence;
Aug 103 min read
Caucus
A spoiler light review of Caucus should begin with tone, because AJ Schnack understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Caucus gains early credibility from Marcus Bachmann, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Michele Bachmann. The foundation of Caucus can be stated simply: A documentary about the 2012 Iowa presidential political caucus. Within its 1h 44m running time, Caucus reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 102 min read
American Meat
A spoiler light review of American Meat should begin with tone, because Graham Meriwether understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. American Meat gains early credibility from Fred Kirschenmann, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Daniel Salatin. The foundation of American Meat can be stated simply: American Meat is a solutions oriented documentary chronicling the current state of the U.S. Within its 1h 24m running time, American Meat reveals bo
Aug 102 min read
Made in Cleveland
A spoiler light review of Made in Cleveland should begin with tone, because Jamie Babbit understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Made in Cleveland gains early credibility from Busy Philipps, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gillian Jacobs. The foundation of Made in Cleveland can be stated simply: Tale of life, love and the pursuit of happiness... Within its 1h 34m running time, Made in Cleveland reveals both the benefits and the limits of that
Aug 103 min read
A Resurrection
A spoiler light review of A Resurrection should begin with tone, because Matt Orlando understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. A Resurrection gains early credibility from Mischa Barton, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Brenden Meers. The foundation of A Resurrection can be stated simply: A murdered boys spirit seeks revenge by seeking six souls to live again. Within its 1h 29m running time, A Resurrection reveals both the benefits and the l
Aug 103 min read
Midget Zombie Takeover
A spoiler light review of Midget Zombie Takeover should begin with tone, because Glenn Berggoetz understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Midget Zombie Takeover gains early credibility from Kristi McKay, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Matt 'Goose' Goosherst. The foundation of Midget Zombie Takeover can be stated simply: When some college students get together for a hot tub party, they're shocked to find out that their party is being crash
Aug 103 min read
So Young
A spoiler light review of So Young should begin with tone, because Wei Zhao understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. So Young gains early credibility from Mark Chao, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Geng Han. The foundation of So Young can be stated simply: A college freshman encounters new friends, romance, and adventure upon her arrival at campus. Within its 2h 11m running time, So Young reveals both the benefits and the limits of that discip
Aug 102 min read
The Devil's Violinist
A spoiler light review of The Devil's Violinist should begin with tone, because Bernard Rose understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. The Devil's Violinist gains early credibility from David Garrett, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jared Harris. The foundation of The Devil's Violinist can be stated simply: 19th Century violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini incurs the wrath of his diabolical manager while preparing for his debut pe
Aug 103 min read
The Amazing Catfish
A spoiler light review of The Amazing Catfish should begin with tone, because Claudia Sainte Luce understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Amazing Catfish gains early credibility from Lisa Owen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ximena Ayala. The foundation of The Amazing Catfish can be stated simply: Martha, a single mother of four children, lets Claudia move into her home. Within its 1h 29m running time, The Amazing Catfish reveals both the
Aug 103 min read
Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed
A spoiler light review of Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed should begin with tone, because David Trueba understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed gains early credibility from Javier Cámara, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Natalia de Molina. The foundation of Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed can be stated simply: In Spain in 1966, an English teacher picks up two hitchhikers on his quest to meet John Lennon. Within it
Aug 103 min read
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