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Theeb begins with an appealing promise: Naji Abu Nowar will treat its thriller framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Jacir Eid Al Hwietat and Hussein Salameh Al Sweilhiyeen gives Theeb an immediate pulse. The story of Theeb begins from a specific pressure point: In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming of age as he embarks on a perilous desert journ

Elsa & Fred begins with an appealing promise: Michael Radford will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer gives Elsa & Fred an immediate pulse. The story of Elsa & Fred begins from a specific pressure point: A withdrawn senior experiences life in new ways when he begins spending time with the free spirited woman who lives across the hall. By the end of its 1h 33

Above and Beyond begins with an appealing promise: Roberta Grossman will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Mina Alon and Richard J. Carson gives Above and Beyond an immediate pulse. The story of Above and Beyond begins from a specific pressure point: A group of Jewish American war pilots smuggle planes out of the U.S. and fly for Israel in its War of Independence. By the end of its 1h 30m run

Merchants of Doubt begins with an appealing promise: Robert Kenner will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Frederick Singer and Naomi Oreskes gives Merchants of Doubt an immediate pulse. The story of Merchants of Doubt begins from a specific pressure point: A documentary that looks at pundits for hire who present themselves as scientific authorities as they speak about topics like toxic chemic

The Hornet's Nest begins with an appealing promise: David Salzberg will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Frank Adamski and Ofren Arrechaga gives The Hornet's Nest an immediate pulse. The story of The Hornet's Nest begins from a specific pressure point: Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented

Happy Ending begins with an appealing promise: Krishna D.K. will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz gives Happy Ending an immediate pulse. The story of Happy Ending begins from a specific pressure point: A confused writer goes on the search of inspiration for his next story and falls in love with a best seller author who doesn't believe in love. By the end of its 2h

Good Kill begins with an appealing promise: Andrew Niccol will treat its thriller framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Ethan Hawke and January Jones gives Good Kill an immediate pulse. The story of Good Kill begins from a specific pressure point: A family man begins to question the ethics of his job as a drone pilot. By the end of its 1h 42m running time, the value of Good Kill rests less on novelty than on the care

The Guest begins with an appealing promise: Adam Wingard will treat its action film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Dan Stevens and Sheila Kelley gives The Guest an immediate pulse. The story of The Guest begins from a specific pressure point: A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. By the end of its 1h 40m running time, the value of The Guest

Ballet 422 begins with an appealing promise: Jody Lee Lipes will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Justin Peck and Tiler Peck gives Ballet 422 an immediate pulse. The story of Ballet 422 begins from a specific pressure point: From first rehearsal to world premiere, Ballet 422 takes us backstage at New York City Ballet as emerging choreographer Justin Peck crafts a new work. By the end of its

I Origins begins with an appealing promise: Mike Cahill will treat its mystery framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Michael Pitt and Steven Yeun gives I Origins an immediate pulse. The story of I Origins begins from a specific pressure point: A molecular biologist and his laboratory partner uncover evidence that may fundamentally change society as we know it. By the end of its 1h 46m running time, the value of I Orig

Noble begins with an appealing promise: Stephen Bradley will treat its biographical drama framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Deirdre O'Kane and Sarah Greene gives Noble an immediate pulse. The story of Noble begins from a specific pressure point: Christina Noble overcomes the harsh difficulties of her childhood in Ireland to discover her destiny on the streets of Saigon. By the end of its 1h 40m running time, the v

Maps to the Stars begins with an appealing promise: David Cronenberg will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Julianne Moore and Mia Wasikowska gives Maps to the Stars an immediate pulse. The story of Maps to the Stars begins from a specific pressure point: A tour into the heart of a Hollywood family chasing celebrity, one another and the relentless ghosts of their pasts. By the end of its 1h 51m ru