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Finding Oscar
A spoiler light review of Finding Oscar should begin with tone, because Ryan Suffern understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Finding Oscar gains early credibility from Kate Doyle, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Scott Greathead. The foundation of Finding Oscar can be stated simply: FINDING OSCAR is a feature length documentary about the search for justice in the devastating case of the Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala. Within its 1h 40m ru
Aug 103 min read
A Woman, a Part
A spoiler light review of A Woman, a Part should begin with tone, because Elisabeth Subrin understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. A Woman, a Part gains early credibility from Dagmara Dominczyk, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Maggie Siff. The foundation of A Woman, a Part can be stated simply: An exhausted, workaholic actress, Anna Baskin, 44, abruptly extricates herself from a successful but mind numbing TV role, returning to her past life in
Aug 103 min read
Simple Creature
A spoiler light review of Simple Creature should begin with tone, because Andrew Finnigan understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Simple Creature gains early credibility from Russell Hodgkinson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tony Doupe. The foundation of Simple Creature can be stated simply: An obliviously modern college student gets into a near fatal bus accident, but is reborn through hybrid technology by her biotech father and his ad
Aug 103 min read
The Fiancé
A spoiler light review of The Fiancé should begin with tone, because Mark Allen Michaels understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Fiancé gains early credibility from Carrie Keagan, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Douglas Tait. The foundation of The Fiancé can be stated simply: When a beautiful bride to be is bitten by the legendary creature, Bigfoot, she becomes a brutal force of nature hellbent on breaking her engagement and her fianc
Aug 103 min read
Naples '44
A spoiler light review of Naples '44 should begin with tone, because Francesco Patierno understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Naples '44 gains early credibility from Benedict Cumberbatch, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Adriano Giannini. The foundation of Naples '44 can be stated simply: A British Intelligence Officer in Naples at the end of World War II: Norman Lewis's acknowledged masterpiece about a war torn city and its unforgettabl
Aug 103 min read
Disturbing the Peace
A spoiler light review of Disturbing the Peace should begin with tone, because Stephen Apkon understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Disturbing the Peace gains early credibility from Chen Alon, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jamil Qassas. The foundation of Disturbing the Peace can be stated simply: In a world torn by conflict in a place where the idea of peace has been abandoned an energy of determined optimism emerges. Within its 1h 27m
Aug 103 min read
The New Year's Eve of Old Lee
A spoiler light review of The New Year's Eve of Old Lee should begin with tone, because Qunshu Gao understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The New Year's Eve of Old Lee gains early credibility from Yang'en Fu, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Zongxiang Guan. The foundation of The New Year's Eve of Old Lee can be stated simply: . Within its 1h 46m running time, The New Year's Eve of Old Lee reveals both the benefits and the limits of that discipl
Aug 103 min read
Banjo
A spoiler light review of Banjo should begin with tone, because Ravi Jadhav understands exactly how this music drama ought to feel. Banjo gains early credibility from Riteish Deshmukh, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nargis Fakhri. The foundation of Banjo can be stated simply: A banjo player seeks fame, success and respect. Within its 2h 17m running time, Banjo reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. What keeps Banjo emot
Aug 103 min read
Kate Plays Christine
A spoiler light review of Kate Plays Christine should begin with tone, because Robert Greene understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Kate Plays Christine gains early credibility from Kate Lyn Sheil, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Stephanie Coatney. The foundation of Kate Plays Christine can be stated simply: Actress Kate Lyn Sheil prepares to portray the role of Christine Chubbuck, a real life news reporter who took her own life on local
Aug 103 min read
Jet Trash
A spoiler light review of Jet Trash should begin with tone, because Charles Henri Belleville understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Jet Trash gains early credibility from Robert Sheehan, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Osy Ikhile. The foundation of Jet Trash can be stated simply: Lee and Sol are hiding out on a beach in Southern India living a slacker life of sex, drugs and parties. Within its 1h 25m running time, Jet Trash reveals both the
Aug 103 min read
They Call Us Monsters
A spoiler light review of They Call Us Monsters should begin with tone, because Ben Lear understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. They Call Us Monsters gains early credibility from Allegra Acosta, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Joel Anderson. The foundation of They Call Us Monsters can be stated simply: Legislators debate legislation that allows for adult charges for juvenile offenders. Within its 1h 22m running time, They Call Us Monster
Aug 103 min read
Papa
A spoiler light review of Papa should begin with tone, because Xiao Zheng understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Papa gains early credibility from Yu Xia, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of David Wu. The foundation of Papa can be stated simply: A bumbling Chinese talent manager, Huang, travels to L.A. Within its 1h 46m running time, Papa reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Xiao Zheng shapes Papa with an appro
Aug 102 min read
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