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36 Saints
A spoiler light review of 36 Saints should begin with tone, because Eddy Duran understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. 36 Saints gains early credibility from Franky G, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jeffrey De Serrano. The foundation of 36 Saints can be stated simply: When New York Police Headquarters is confronted with the horror of a serial murderer loose on the streets of Manhattan. Within its 1h 21m running time, 36 Saints reveals both
Aug 103 min read
Charlie Countryman
A spoiler light review of Charlie Countryman should begin with tone, because Fredrik Bond understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Charlie Countryman gains early credibility from Shia LaBeouf, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Evan Rachel Wood. The foundation of Charlie Countryman can be stated simply: While travelling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex. Within its 1h 4
Aug 103 min read
Emptying the Skies
A spoiler light review of Emptying the Skies should begin with tone, because Douglas Kass understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Emptying the Skies gains early credibility from Peter Berthold, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sergio Coen Tanugi. The foundation of Emptying the Skies can be stated simply: As the migratory songbirds are sold by the thousands to the black market, the members of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter wage war ag
Aug 103 min read
Revenge of the Mekons
A spoiler light review of Revenge of the Mekons should begin with tone, because Joe Angio understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Revenge of the Mekons gains early credibility from Vito Acconci, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Fred Armisen. The foundation of Revenge of the Mekons can be stated simply: REVENGE OF THE MEKONS charts the unlikely career of the genre defying collective notorious for being as rock critic Greil Marcus notes "the
Aug 103 min read
Of Horses and Men
A spoiler light review of Of Horses and Men should begin with tone, because Benedikt Erlingsson understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Of Horses and Men gains early credibility from Ingvar Sigurdsson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Charlotte Bøving. The foundation of Of Horses and Men can be stated simply: A country romance about the human streak in the horse and the horse in the human. Within its 1h 21m running time, Of Horses and Men revea
Aug 103 min read
The French Minister
A spoiler light review of The French Minister should begin with tone, because Bertrand Tavernier understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The French Minister gains early credibility from Thierry Lhermitte, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Raphaël Personnaz. The foundation of The French Minister can be stated simply: A young speechwriter working in the French Foreign Ministry learns the impure nature of the political world. Within its 1h 53m runn
Aug 103 min read
Little England
A spoiler light review of Little England should begin with tone, because Pantelis Voulgaris understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Little England gains early credibility from Penelope Tsilika, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sofia Kokkali. The foundation of Little England can be stated simply: An epic tale of lost love and a beautiful story of the love between sisters, set in the Greek island of Andros at the beginning of the 20th century. W
Aug 103 min read
In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter
A spoiler light review of In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter should begin with tone, because Tomas Leach understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter gains early credibility from Saul Leiter, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter can be stated simply: Saul Leiter could
Aug 103 min read
The Selfish Giant
A spoiler light review of The Selfish Giant should begin with tone, because Clio Barnard understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Selfish Giant gains early credibility from Conner Chapman, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shaun Thomas. The foundation of The Selfish Giant can be stated simply: Two thirteen year old working class friends in Bradford seek fortune by getting involved with a local scrap dealer and criminal. Within its 1h 31m runni
Aug 103 min read
Special ID
A spoiler light review of Special ID should begin with tone, because Clarence Fok understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Special ID gains early credibility from Donnie Yen, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tian Jing. The foundation of Special ID can be stated simply: A cop goes undercover in a ruthless underworld organization to stop a gang leader, only to put himself in great danger after being exposed by his former protégé and best frie
Aug 103 min read
The Pleasures of Being Out of Step
A spoiler light review of The Pleasures of Being Out of Step should begin with tone, because David L. Lewis understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Pleasures of Being Out of Step gains early credibility from Andre Braugher, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nat Hentoff. The foundation of The Pleasures of Being Out of Step can be stated simply: 'Pleasures' profiles legendary jazz critic and civil libertarian Nat Hentoff, whose pioneering
Aug 103 min read
Red Obsession
A spoiler light review of Red Obsession should begin with tone, because David Roach understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Red Obsession gains early credibility from Russell Crowe, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sara Eisen. The foundation of Red Obsession can be stated simply: The great chateaux of Bordeaux struggle to accommodate the voracious appetite for their rare, expensive wines, which have become a powerful status symbol in boomi
Aug 103 min read
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