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Hannah
A spoiler light review of Hannah should begin with tone, because Andrea Pallaoro understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Hannah gains early credibility from Charlotte Rampling, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of André Wilms. The foundation of Hannah can be stated simply: Intimate portrait of a woman drifting between reality and denial when she is left alone to grapple with the consequences of her husband's imprisonment. Within its 1h 33m running t
Aug 103 min read
Sweet Virginia
A spoiler light review of Sweet Virginia should begin with tone, because Jamie M. Dagg understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Sweet Virginia gains early credibility from Jon Bernthal, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Christopher Abbott. The foundation of Sweet Virginia can be stated simply: A former rodeo champ befriends a young man with a propensity for violence. Within its 1h 33m running time, Sweet Virginia reveals both the benefits and t
Aug 103 min read
Frank Serpico
A spoiler light review of Frank Serpico should begin with tone, because Antonino D'Ambrosio understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Frank Serpico gains early credibility from Frank Serpico, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Stanislao Pugliese. The foundation of Frank Serpico can be stated simply: In his own words, Frank Serpico tells the story of his one man crusade for police reform in the NYPD during the early 1970s. Within its 1h 38m run
Aug 102 min read
Let Yourself Go
A spoiler light review of Let Yourself Go should begin with tone, because Francesco Amato understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Let Yourself Go gains early credibility from Toni Servillo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Verónica Echegui. The foundation of Let Yourself Go can be stated simply: A psychoanalyst named Elia goes to the gym and meets a personal trainer who changes his life. Within its 1h 39m running time, Let Yourself Go reveals b
Aug 103 min read
Félicité
A spoiler light review of Félicité should begin with tone, because Alain Gomis understands exactly how this music drama ought to feel. Félicité gains early credibility from Véro Tshanda Beya Mputu, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gaetan Claudia. The foundation of Félicité can be stated simply: Félicité sings in a bar in Kinshasa. Within its 2h 9m running time, Félicité reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. Félicité gain
Aug 102 min read
Off Season
A spoiler light review of Off Season should begin with tone, because Robert Cole understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Off Season gains early credibility from Jessica Cadden Osborne, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Chance Kelly. The foundation of Off Season can be stated simply: A young woman takes work on a Martha's Vineyard farm and befriends the 10 year old farmer's daughter only to discover present day horrors that stem from a dark pas
Aug 103 min read
Of Fathers and Sons
A spoiler light review of Of Fathers and Sons should begin with tone, because Talal Derki understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Of Fathers and Sons gains early credibility from Tia Alkerdi, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Yara Ibrahim. The foundation of Of Fathers and Sons can be stated simply: Talal Derki returns to his homeland where he gains the trust of a radical Islamist family, sharing their daily life for over two years. Within i
Aug 103 min read
American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs
A spoiler light review of American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs should begin with tone, because Yale Strom understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs gains early credibility from Nick Cagle, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Tom 'Jack' Daniels. The foundation of American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs can be stated simply: Bernie Sanders in
Aug 103 min read
Heal
A spoiler light review of Heal should begin with tone, because Kelly Noonan understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Heal gains early credibility from Deepak Chopra, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Gregg Braden. The foundation of Heal can be stated simply: A documentary film that takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that by changing one's perceptions, the human body can heal itself from any dis ease. Within its
Aug 102 min read
In Search of Fellini
A spoiler light review of In Search of Fellini should begin with tone, because Taron Lexton understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. In Search of Fellini gains early credibility from Ksenia Solo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Maria Bello. The foundation of In Search of Fellini can be stated simply: A shy small town Ohio girl who loves movies but dislikes reality, discovers the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a
Aug 103 min read
Permanent
A spoiler light review of Permanent should begin with tone, because Colette Burson understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Permanent gains early credibility from Alexis Leggett, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kaleigh Jo Keller. The foundation of Permanent can be stated simply: Permanent is a comedy about bad hair, adolescence, and socially awkward family members. Within its 1h 33m running time, Permanent reveals both the benefits and the limi
Aug 102 min read
Kak Vitka Chesnok vyoz Lyokhu Shtyrya v dom invalidov
A spoiler light review of Kak Vitka Chesnok vyoz Lyokhu Shtyrya v dom invalidov should begin with tone, because Aleksandr Khant understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Kak Vitka Chesnok vyoz Lyokhu Shtyrya v dom invalidov gains early credibility from Evgeniy Tkachuk, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Aleksey Serebryakov. The foundation of Kak Vitka Chesnok vyoz Lyokhu Shtyrya v dom invalidov can be stated simply: Hoping to claim his newly v
Aug 103 min read
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