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Freak Show
A spoiler light review of Freak Show should begin with tone, because Trudie Styler understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Freak Show gains early credibility from Alex Lawther, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ian Nelson. The foundation of Freak Show can be stated simply: Follows the story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen. Within its 1h 31m running t
Aug 103 min read
Trafficked
A spoiler light review of Trafficked should begin with tone, because Will Wallace understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Trafficked gains early credibility from Sean Patrick Flanery, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ashley Judd. The foundation of Trafficked can be stated simply: In this story inspired by real characters, three girls from America, Nigeria and India are trafficked through an elaborate global network and enslaved in a Texas bro
Aug 103 min read
Lore
A spoiler light review of Lore should begin with tone, because Christian Larsen understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Lore gains early credibility from Lyndsey Lantz, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Max Lesser. The foundation of Lore can be stated simply: A woman searches for her missing son in a remote wilderness with the help of her estranged husband and a Native American friend. Within its 1h 27m running time, Lore reveals both the bene
Aug 102 min read
The Man from Outer Space
A spoiler light review of The Man from Outer Space should begin with tone, because Ben Hall understands exactly how this science fiction film ought to feel. The Man from Outer Space gains early credibility from Christopher Mychael Watson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Aliyah Conley. The foundation of The Man from Outer Space can be stated simply: A failing script writer is given one last chance to save his career, yet at what cost. Within its 1h 14m ru
Aug 103 min read
Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town
A spoiler light review of Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town should begin with tone, because Christian Papierniak understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town gains early credibility from Mackenzie Davis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Dolly Wells. The foundation of Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town can be stated simply: A woman at rock bottom must find her way across Los Angeles in order to crash her ex boyfriend's engagem
Aug 103 min read
RV: Resurrected Victims
A spoiler light review of RV: Resurrected Victims should begin with tone, because Kwak Kyung taek understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. RV: Resurrected Victims gains early credibility from Kim Rae won, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Kim Hae sook. The foundation of RV: Resurrected Victims can be stated simply: Jin hong is a coldhearted prosecutor who's obsessed with catching the man who murdered his mother. Within its 1h 31m running tim
Aug 103 min read
The Devil and Father Amorth
A spoiler light review of The Devil and Father Amorth should begin with tone, because William Friedkin understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Devil and Father Amorth gains early credibility from William Friedkin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jeffrey Burton Russell. The foundation of The Devil and Father Amorth can be stated simply: Father Gabriele Amorth performs his ninth exorcism on an Italian woman. Within its 1h 8m running tim
Aug 103 min read
Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?
A spoiler light review of Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun? should begin with tone, because Travis Wilkerson understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun? gains early credibility from Travis Wilkerson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ed Vaughn. The foundation of Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun? can be stated simply: A documentary murder mystery about the filmmaker's family, set in lower Alabama. Within its 1h
Aug 103 min read
Ava
A spoiler light review of Ava should begin with tone, because Sadaf Foroughi understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Ava gains early credibility from Vahid Aghapour, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Parnian Akhtari. The foundation of Ava can be stated simply: The life of a high school girl in Iran becomes more complicated after her mother catches her in an act of rebellion. Within its 1h 42m running time, Ava reveals both the benefits and the li
Aug 102 min read
Trophy
A spoiler light review of Trophy should begin with tone, because Christina Clusiau understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Trophy gains early credibility from Tim Black, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Philip Glass. The foundation of Trophy can be stated simply: This in depth look into the powerhouse industries of big game hunting, breeding and wildlife conservation in the U.S. Within its 1h 48m running time, Trophy reveals both the benef
Aug 102 min read
The Female Brain
A spoiler light review of The Female Brain should begin with tone, because Whitney Cummings understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Female Brain gains early credibility from Whitney Cummings, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Toby Kebbell. The foundation of The Female Brain can be stated simply: What makes a woman swipe right for Mr Wrong. Within its 1h 38m running time, The Female Brain reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disci
Aug 103 min read
Bending the Arc
A spoiler light review of Bending the Arc should begin with tone, because Kief Davidson understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Bending the Arc gains early credibility from Paul Farmer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Ophelia Dahl. The foundation of Bending the Arc can be stated simply: The extraordinary doctors and activists whose work 30 years ago to save lives in a rural Haitian village grew into a global battle in the halls of power f
Aug 103 min read
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