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The World of Kanako
A spoiler light review of The World of Kanako should begin with tone, because Tetsuya Nakashima understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The World of Kanako gains early credibility from Kôji Yakusho, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nana Komatsu. The foundation of The World of Kanako can be stated simply: As former detective Akikazu searches for his missing daughter, Kanako, he soon learns she has a mysterious secret life. Within its 1h 58m ru
Aug 103 min read
Goodbye to All That
A spoiler light review of Goodbye to All That should begin with tone, because Angus MacLachlan understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Goodbye to All That gains early credibility from Paul Schneider, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Melanie Lynskey. The foundation of Goodbye to All That can be stated simply: When his wife unexpectedly informs him that she wants a divorce, well meaning but oblivious husband Otto Wall finds himself thrust back in
Aug 103 min read
The Homestretch
A spoiler light review of The Homestretch should begin with tone, because Anne de Mare understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Homestretch gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of The Homestretch can be stated simply: Three homeless teenagers brave Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life alone on the streets to build a brighte
Aug 103 min read
Trash
A spoiler light review of Trash should begin with tone, because Stephen Daldry understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Trash gains early credibility from Rickson Tevez, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gabriel Weinstein. The foundation of Trash can be stated simply: Set in Brazil, three kids who make a discovery in a garbage dump soon find themselves running from the cops and trying to right a terrible wrong. Within its 1h 54m running time, T
Aug 103 min read
Butterfly Girl
A spoiler light review of Butterfly Girl should begin with tone, because Cary Bell understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Butterfly Girl gains early credibility from Abigail Evans, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of John Evans. The foundation of Butterfly Girl can be stated simply: At first glance, it is not obvious that Abigail Evans lives with a life threatening skin disease. Within its 1h 18m running time, Butterfly Girl reveals both the
Aug 103 min read
Kelly & Cal
A spoiler light review of Kelly & Cal should begin with tone, because Jen McGowan understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Kelly & Cal gains early credibility from Juliette Lewis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jonny Weston. The foundation of Kelly & Cal can be stated simply: An ex punk rocker who recently became a suburban homemaker/mom befriends a recently paralyzed high school boy in a wheelchair. Within its 1h 51m running time, Kelly & Cal
Aug 103 min read
The Other One
A spoiler light review of The Other One should begin with tone, because Josef Steiff understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Other One gains early credibility from Grace McPhillips, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nancy Sellers. The foundation of The Other One can be stated simply: A drama with supernatural influences, The Other One follows a young woman named Amber who has returned to her childhood home, caring for her mother now in
Aug 103 min read
The Great Museum
A spoiler light review of The Great Museum should begin with tone, because Johannes Holzhausen understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Great Museum gains early credibility from Arnout Balis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Christian Beaufort Spontin. The foundation of The Great Museum can be stated simply: An in depth look at daily life at one of the most famous cultural institutions in the world, The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienn
Aug 103 min read
Wildflower
A spoiler light review of Wildflower should begin with tone, because Nicholas DiBella understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Wildflower gains early credibility from Nathalia Ramos, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Cody Longo. The foundation of Wildflower can be stated simply: A college student struggling with a painful childhood begins to have a recurring nightmare that compels her to confront her past and restore her faith. Within its 1h 32
Aug 102 min read
A Bit of Bad Luck
A spoiler light review of A Bit of Bad Luck should begin with tone, because John Fuhrman understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. A Bit of Bad Luck gains early credibility from Cary Elwes, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Lance Rosen. The foundation of A Bit of Bad Luck can be stated simply: A wealthy heiress to a lumber company finds a diabolical way to get back at her sleazy husband for his constant affairs. Within its 1h 26m running time, A B
Aug 103 min read
The Little Death
A spoiler light review of The Little Death should begin with tone, because Josh Lawson understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Little Death gains early credibility from Bojana Novakovic, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Josh Lawson. The foundation of The Little Death can be stated simply: The secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney reveal both the fetishes and the repercussions that come with sharing them. Within its 1h 36m r
Aug 103 min read
Ardor
A spoiler light review of Ardor should begin with tone, because Pablo Fendrik understands exactly how this western ought to feel. Ardor gains early credibility from Gael García Bernal, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Alice Braga. The foundation of Ardor can be stated simply: A mysterious man emerges from the Argentinean rainforest to help a poor farmer and his daughter, who are threatened by a band of mercenaries hired to force them to sell their land. W
Aug 103 min read
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