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Gone Doggy Gone
A spoiler light review of Gone Doggy Gone should begin with tone, because Kasi Brown understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Gone Doggy Gone gains early credibility from Kasi Brown, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Brandon Walter. The foundation of Gone Doggy Gone can be stated simply: Gone Doggy Gone is a comedic feature about a couple stuck in a lack luster marriage who treat their dog like a baby. Within its 1h 29m running time, Gone Doggy G
Aug 103 min read
Buzzard
A spoiler light review of Buzzard should begin with tone, because Joel Potrykus understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Buzzard gains early credibility from Joshua Burge, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Joel Potrykus. The foundation of Buzzard can be stated simply: Paranoia forces small time scam artist Marty to flee his hometown and hide out in a dangerous Detroit. Within its 1h 37m running time, Buzzard reveals both the benefits and the
Aug 102 min read
Gloria
A spoiler light review of Gloria should begin with tone, because Christian Keller understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. Gloria gains early credibility from Sofía Espinosa, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Marco Pérez. The foundation of Gloria can be stated simply: A rebellious and controversial Mexican pop icon becomes a huge success with her style and catchy songs, but a larger than life scandal will rock her world entirely. With
Aug 102 min read
Zombeavers
A spoiler light review of Zombeavers should begin with tone, because Jordan Rubin understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Zombeavers gains early credibility from Rachel Melvin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Cortney Palm. The foundation of Zombeavers can be stated simply: A fun weekend turns into madness and horror for a bunch of groupies looking for fun in a beaver infested swamp. Within its 1h 17m running time, Zombeavers reveals both
Aug 103 min read
Barefoot
A spoiler light review of Barefoot should begin with tone, because Andrew Fleming understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Barefoot gains early credibility from Evan Rachel Wood, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Scott Speedman. The foundation of Barefoot can be stated simply: The "black sheep" son of a wealthy family meets a young psychiatric patient who's been raised in isolation her entire life; he takes this naive young woman home for his bro
Aug 103 min read
Of Mind and Music
A spoiler light review of Of Mind and Music should begin with tone, because Richie Adams understands exactly how this music drama ought to feel. Of Mind and Music gains early credibility from Joaquim de Almeida, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Aunjanue Ellis Taylor. The foundation of Of Mind and Music can be stated simply: A story about a beautiful street musician suffering from memory loss and a disheartened neuroscientist intent on helping her, bringin
Aug 103 min read
Starcrossed
A spoiler light review of Starcrossed should begin with tone, because Chase Mohseni understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Starcrossed gains early credibility from Mischa Barton, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Eric Roberts. The foundation of Starcrossed can be stated simply: A down on his luck writer encounters a mysterious woman and over the course of one memorable night rewrites his future. Within its 1h 18m running time, Starcrossed rev
Aug 103 min read
Number One Fan
A spoiler light review of Number One Fan should begin with tone, because Jeanne Herry understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Number One Fan gains early credibility from Sandrine Kiberlain, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Laurent Lafitte. The foundation of Number One Fan can be stated simply: Muriel Bayen, a divorced beautician and mother of two, loves to tell stories. Within its 1h 44m running time, Number One Fan reveals both the benefits an
Aug 103 min read
A Reason
A spoiler light review of A Reason should begin with tone, because Dominique Schilling understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. A Reason gains early credibility from Magda Apanowicz, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nick Eversman. The foundation of A Reason can be stated simply: Serena, a young, gay introvert and her controlling older brother Nathan, are forced to endure a dreaded family gathering at the house of their elegant elderly Aunt Irene
Aug 103 min read
Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary
A spoiler light review of Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary should begin with tone, because Gay Dillingham understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary gains early credibility from John Perry Barlow, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dean Chamberlain. The foundation of Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary can be stated simply: Dying to Know is an intimate portrait celebrating two very complex cont
Aug 103 min read
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
A spoiler light review of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles should begin with tone, because Chuck Workman understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles gains early credibility from Orson Welles, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Simon Callow. The foundation of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles can be stated simply: A look at the life and work of th
Aug 103 min read
Who Took Johnny
A spoiler light review of Who Took Johnny should begin with tone, because David Beilinson understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Who Took Johnny gains early credibility from Noreen Gosch, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nancy Allen. The foundation of Who Took Johnny can be stated simply: An examination into the cold case of the Iowa boy, Johnny Gosch, who disappeared on his paper route 30 years earlier. Within its 1h 21m running time, Wh
Aug 103 min read
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