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Neon Bull
A spoiler light review of Neon Bull should begin with tone, because Gabriel Mascaro understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Neon Bull gains early credibility from Juliano Cazarré, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Maeve Jinkings. The foundation of Neon Bull can be stated simply: Iremar works at the rodeo in North East of Brazil. Within its 1h 41m running time, Neon Bull reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Juli
Aug 103 min read
Tap World
A spoiler light review of Tap World should begin with tone, because Dean Hargrove understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Tap World gains early credibility from Jason Samuels Smith, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Joshua Johnson. The foundation of Tap World can be stated simply: About ten years ago, a group of us produced a fourteen minute short film, 'Tap Heat', which film contrasted the traditional tap with the contemporary, as it's bei
Aug 103 min read
Blackway
A spoiler light review of Blackway should begin with tone, because Daniel Alfredson understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Blackway gains early credibility from Anthony Hopkins, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Julia Stiles. The foundation of Blackway can be stated simply: An ex logger comes to the aid of a woman who returns to her hometown in the Pacific Northwest and finds herself harassed and stalked by a former cop turned crime lord.
Aug 102 min read
Take Me to the River
A spoiler light review of Take Me to the River should begin with tone, because Matt Sobel understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Take Me to the River gains early credibility from Logan Miller, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Robin Weigert. The foundation of Take Me to the River can be stated simply: A Californian teenager's plan to come out at his Nebraskan family reunion gets derailed when a bloodstain on his young cousin's dress makes him th
Aug 103 min read
Sembene!
A spoiler light review of Sembene! should begin with tone, because Samba Gadjigo understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Sembene! gains early credibility from Mbissine Thérèse Diop, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ousmane Sembene. The foundation of Sembene! can be stated simply: Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon. Within its 1h 29m running time, Sembene! reveals both the benefits and the limit
Aug 102 min read
Bikes vs Cars
A spoiler light review of Bikes vs Cars should begin with tone, because Fredrik Gertten understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Bikes vs Cars gains early credibility from Aline Cavalcante, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dan Koeppel. The foundation of Bikes vs Cars can be stated simply: Bikes vs Cars is a documentary about the bike and what an amazing tool for change it can be. Within its 1h 30m running time, Bikes vs Cars reveals both th
Aug 103 min read
7 Chinese Brothers
A spoiler light review of 7 Chinese Brothers should begin with tone, because Bob Byington understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. 7 Chinese Brothers gains early credibility from Jason Schwartzman, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Olympia Dukakis. The foundation of 7 Chinese Brothers can be stated simply: Sharing a small apartment with his sleepy French bulldog, an unmotivated thirty something slacker lands a job at a Quick Lube to be close to t
Aug 103 min read
The Nightmare
A spoiler light review of The Nightmare should begin with tone, because Rodney Ascher understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Nightmare gains early credibility from Estrella Cristina, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nicole Bosworth. The foundation of The Nightmare can be stated simply: A look at a frightening condition that plagues thousands; sleep paralysis. Within its 1h 31m running time, The Nightmare reveals both the benefits and
Aug 103 min read
Rabin, the Last Day
A spoiler light review of Rabin, the Last Day should begin with tone, because Amos Gitai understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Rabin, the Last Day gains early credibility from Ischac Hiskiya, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Yitzhak Hizkiya. The foundation of Rabin, the Last Day can be stated simply: Itzhak Rabin's murder ended all efforts of peace, and with him the whole left wing of Israel died. Within its 2h 33m running time, Rabin, the
Aug 103 min read
Valley of Love
A spoiler light review of Valley of Love should begin with tone, because Guillaume Nicloux understands exactly how this fantasy ought to feel. Valley of Love gains early credibility from Isabelle Huppert, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gérard Depardieu. The foundation of Valley of Love can be stated simply: Isabelle and Gérard go to a strange appointment in Death Valley, California. Within its 1h 31m running time, Valley of Love reveals both the benefit
Aug 103 min read
Americons
A spoiler light review of Americons should begin with tone, because Theo Avgerinos understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. Americons gains early credibility from Beau Martin Williams, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Matt Funke. The foundation of Americons can be stated simply: Raving through realty on the eve of the economic collapse. Within its 1h 28m running time, Americons reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined ap
Aug 102 min read
Time to Choose
A spoiler light review of Time to Choose should begin with tone, because Charles Ferguson understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Time to Choose gains early credibility from Oscar Isaac, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Peter Agnefjall. The foundation of Time to Choose can be stated simply: Documentary filmmaker Charles Ferguson turns his lens to address worldwide climate change challenges and solutions. Within its 1h 40m running time, Tim
Aug 103 min read
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