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Misery Loves Comedy
A spoiler light review of Misery Loves Comedy should begin with tone, because Kevin Pollak understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Misery Loves Comedy gains early credibility from Amy Schumer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of James L. Brooks. The foundation of Misery Loves Comedy can be stated simply: Over fifty very famous American, Canadian, British and Australian funny people (filmmakers, writers, actors and comedians) share life and pr
Aug 103 min read
Love Me True
A spoiler light review of Love Me True should begin with tone, because Kirby Voss understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Love Me True gains early credibility from Andrew Gude, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of William McGovern. The foundation of Love Me True can be stated simply: Eric feels his life falling apart until Fyodor Dostoevsky's naked (and hairless) reincarnation enters his apartment and helps him find true love. Within its 1h 28m run
Aug 103 min read
Absolutely Anything
A spoiler light review of Absolutely Anything should begin with tone, because Terry Jones understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Absolutely Anything gains early credibility from Simon Pegg, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kate Beckinsale. The foundation of Absolutely Anything can be stated simply: A group of eccentric aliens confers a human being with the power to do absolutely anything, as an experiment. Within its 1h 25m running time, Absol
Aug 103 min read
New World Order
A spoiler light review of New World Order should begin with tone, because Fabio Ferrara understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. New World Order gains early credibility from Mario Ferrara, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Marzio Honorato. The foundation of New World Order can be stated simply: The film is proposing new themes, of current interest, strong and of impact, united with a poignant story of love and pain. Within its 1h 58m running
Aug 103 min read
The Blackcoat's Daughter
A spoiler light review of The Blackcoat's Daughter should begin with tone, because Osgood Perkins understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Blackcoat's Daughter gains early credibility from Emma Roberts, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kiernan Shipka. The foundation of The Blackcoat's Daughter can be stated simply: During winter break, two students stay in an all girls boarding school in the company of a terrifying presence. Within its
Aug 103 min read
The Sea of Trees
A spoiler light review of The Sea of Trees should begin with tone, because Gus Van Sant understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Sea of Trees gains early credibility from Matthew McConaughey, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Naomi Watts. The foundation of The Sea of Trees can be stated simply: A suicidal American befriends a Japanese man lost in a forest near Mt. Within its 1h 50m running time, The Sea of Trees reveals both the benefits an
Aug 103 min read
Consumed
A spoiler light review of Consumed should begin with tone, because Daryl Wein understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Consumed gains early credibility from Zoe Lister Jones, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Victor Garber. The foundation of Consumed can be stated simply: When her son's persistent rash won't subside, a mother begins investigating and finds herself pulled into the battle between small town organic farmers and Clonestra, a corpor
Aug 103 min read
Band of Robbers
A spoiler light review of Band of Robbers should begin with tone, because Aaron Nee understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Band of Robbers gains early credibility from Kyle Gallner, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Adam Nee. The foundation of Band of Robbers can be stated simply: Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are grown men, still searching for the hidden treasure that has eluded them since childhood. Within its 1h 35m running time, Band of Robbers
Aug 103 min read
Noma: My Perfect Storm
A spoiler light review of Noma: My Perfect Storm should begin with tone, because Pierre Deschamps understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Noma: My Perfect Storm gains early credibility from Hanne Redzepi, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Andrea Petrini. The foundation of Noma: My Perfect Storm can be stated simply: After winning a Best Restaurant In The World award in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014, chef Rene Redzepi discusses his Copenhagen r
Aug 103 min read
Almost Holy
A spoiler light review of Almost Holy should begin with tone, because Steve Hoover understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Almost Holy gains early credibility from Gennadiy Mokhnenko, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Almost Holy can be stated simply: Gennadiy calls himself "Pastor Crocodile." He's known throughout Ukraine for his years working to rehabilitate drug addicted kids. Within
Aug 103 min read
Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong
A spoiler light review of Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong should begin with tone, because Emily Ting understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong gains early credibility from Jamie Chung, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Bryan Greenberg. The foundation of Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong can be stated simply: An attraction forms when a Chinese American girl visiting Hong Kong for the first time meets an American expat who sh
Aug 103 min read
Thank You for Your Service
A spoiler light review of Thank You for Your Service should begin with tone, because Tom Donahue understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Thank You for Your Service gains early credibility from Mark Russell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Mike Mullen. The foundation of Thank You for Your Service can be stated simply: An investigation into the failed mental health policies within the US military and the deadly consequences to the troops. W
Aug 103 min read
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