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The Lucky Man
A spoiler light review of The Lucky Man should begin with tone, because Norman Gregory McGuire understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. The Lucky Man gains early credibility from Jesse James, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Burton Gilliam. The foundation of The Lucky Man can be stated simply: A young charismatic preacher and his hot Latina girlfriend travel Route 66 scamming the small churches along the way only to find that the bogus heal
Aug 103 min read
Moscow Never Sleeps
A spoiler light review of Moscow Never Sleeps should begin with tone, because Johnny O'Reilly understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Moscow Never Sleeps gains early credibility from Yuriy Stoyanov, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Natalya Varnakova. The foundation of Moscow Never Sleeps can be stated simply: The volatile intersections of contemporary Moscow and the intimate lives of five people. Within its 1h 40m running time, Moscow Never Slee
Aug 103 min read
Women Like Us
A spoiler light review of Women Like Us should begin with tone, because Sally Colon Petree understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Women Like Us gains early credibility from Sally Colon Petree, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sherri Shepherd. The foundation of Women Like Us can be stated simply: Women Like Us is a story about women who are changing the world. Within its 1h 32m running time, Women Like Us reveals both the benefits and the
Aug 103 min read
The Misandrists
A spoiler light review of The Misandrists should begin with tone, because Bruce LaBruce understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. The Misandrists gains early credibility from Susanne Sachße, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Viva Ruiz. The foundation of The Misandrists can be stated simply: The Misandrists begins with Volker, a young man with an injured leg, stumbling through the forest, pursued by the police and their tracking dogs. Within its 1h
Aug 103 min read
The Charmer
A spoiler light review of The Charmer should begin with tone, because Milad Alami understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. The Charmer gains early credibility from Ardalan Esmaili, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Soho Rezanejad. The foundation of The Charmer can be stated simply: Esmail, a young Iranian man, is desperately looking for a woman who can secure his stay in Denmark. Within its 1h 40m running time, The Charmer reveals both the bene
Aug 103 min read
The Cured
A spoiler light review of The Cured should begin with tone, because David Freyne understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Cured gains early credibility from Elliot Page, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Sam Keeley. The foundation of The Cured can be stated simply: A disease that turns people into zombies has been cured. Within its 1h 35m running time, The Cured reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach. At
Aug 103 min read
Bronx Gothic
A spoiler light review of Bronx Gothic should begin with tone, because Andrew Rossi understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Bronx Gothic gains early credibility from Okwui Okpokwasili, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Umechi Born. The foundation of Bronx Gothic can be stated simply: From director Andrew Rossi (Page One: Inside the New York Times, The First Monday in May) comes an electrifying portrait of writer and performer Okwui Okpokwas
Aug 103 min read
30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story
A spoiler light review of 30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story should begin with tone, because Jeff Zapata understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. 30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story gains early credibility from Art Spiegelman, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Len Brown. The foundation of 30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story can be stated simply: In the 1980s a bunch of underground cartoonists parodied
Aug 103 min read
The Villainess
A spoiler light review of The Villainess should begin with tone, because Jung Byung gil understands exactly how this action film ought to feel. The Villainess gains early credibility from Kim Ok bin, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Shin Ha kyun. The foundation of The Villainess can be stated simply: A female assassin leaves a trail of bodies behind her as she seeks revenge. Within its 2h 4m running time, The Villainess reveals both the benefits and the l
Aug 103 min read
Berlin Syndrome
A spoiler light review of Berlin Syndrome should begin with tone, because Cate Shortland understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Berlin Syndrome gains early credibility from Teresa Palmer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Max Riemelt. The foundation of Berlin Syndrome can be stated simply: A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship when an Australian photojournalist awakens in a Berlin apartment one morning and is unab
Aug 103 min read
Lemon
A spoiler light review of Lemon should begin with tone, because Janicza Bravo understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Lemon gains early credibility from Inger Tudor, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Brett Gelman. The foundation of Lemon can be stated simply: A man watches his life unravel after he is left by his girlfriend of 10 years. Within its 1h 23m running time, Lemon reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 102 min read
The Desert Bride
A spoiler light review of The Desert Bride should begin with tone, because Cecilia Atán understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. The Desert Bride gains early credibility from Paulina García, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Claudio Rissi. The foundation of The Desert Bride can be stated simply: A journey through the vastness of the Argentine desert and what appeared to be the end of the road will become the beginning of a new life. Within its 1h
Aug 103 min read
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