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Weed the People
A spoiler light review of Weed the People should begin with tone, because Abby Epstein understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Weed the People gains early credibility from Amanda Reiman, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Donald Abrams. The foundation of Weed the People can be stated simply: Patients suffering from cancer, and their families, struggle against mean spirited legislation, and the proclaimed goal of Attorney General Jeff Session
Aug 103 min read
Screwball
A spoiler light review of Screwball should begin with tone, because Billy Corben understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Screwball gains early credibility from Frankie Diaz, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Bryan Blanco. The foundation of Screwball can be stated simply: Billy Corben's true crime dramedy investigates the MLB's infamous doping scandal involving a nefarious clinician and his most famous client: the New York Yankees' Alex Rodr
Aug 102 min read
Combat Obscura
A spoiler light review of Combat Obscura should begin with tone, because Miles Lagoze understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Combat Obscura gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Combat Obscura can be stated simply: Created out of war footage taken by combat camera for the Marine Corps. Within its 1h 10m running time, Combat Obscura reveals bo
Aug 103 min read
Our Time
A spoiler light review of Our Time should begin with tone, because Carlos Reygadas understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. Our Time gains early credibility from Natalia López, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Phil Burgers. The foundation of Our Time can be stated simply: A family lives in the Mexican countryside raising fighting bulls. Within its 2h 57m running time, Our Time reveals both the benefits and the limits of that disciplined approach.
Aug 103 min read
Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain
A spoiler light review of Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain should begin with tone, because Alex Winter understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain gains early credibility from Rosario Dawson, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Vinay Gupta. The foundation of Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain can be stated simply: TRUST MACHINE is the first blockchain funded, blockchain distributed, and blockchain
Aug 103 min read
Funan
A spoiler light review of Funan should begin with tone, because Denis Do understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Funan gains early credibility from Bérénice Bejo, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Louis Garrel. The foundation of Funan can be stated simply: The survival and the struggle of a young mother during the Khmer Rouge revolution, to find her 4 year old son, torn from his family by the regime. Within its 1h 24m running time, F
Aug 103 min read
People's Republic of Desire
A spoiler light review of People's Republic of Desire should begin with tone, because Hao Wu understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. People's Republic of Desire gains early credibility from the lead performer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of People's Republic of Desire can be stated simply: Two live streamers seek fame, fortune and human connection in China's digital idol making univer
Aug 103 min read
Narcissister Organ Player
A spoiler light review of Narcissister Organ Player should begin with tone, because Narcissister understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Narcissister Organ Player gains early credibility from Narcissister, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of the principal supporting performer. The foundation of Narcissister Organ Player can be stated simply: Against the backdrop of her provocative and inventive performance, Narcissister reflects on the person
Aug 103 min read
Strike
A spoiler light review of Strike should begin with tone, because Trevor Hardy understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Strike gains early credibility from Ken Stott, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Lizzie Waterworth. The foundation of Strike can be stated simply: A young mole must try to achieve his impossible dream of becoming a footballer in order to save his hometown gold mine from a greedy supervillain known only as 'The Boss'.
Aug 102 min read
Starfish
A spoiler light review of Starfish should begin with tone, because A.T. White understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Starfish gains early credibility from Virginia Gardner, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Christina Masterson. The foundation of Starfish can be stated simply: A unique, intimate portrayal of a girl grieving for the loss of her best friend, which just so happens to take place on the day the world ends. Within its 1h 41m runn
Aug 103 min read
Piercing
A spoiler light review of Piercing should begin with tone, because Nicolas Pesce understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Piercing gains early credibility from Christopher Abbott, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Laia Costa. The foundation of Piercing can be stated simply: A man kisses his wife and baby goodbye and seemingly heads away on business, with a plan to check into a hotel, call an escort service, and kill an unsuspecting prostitut
Aug 102 min read
Virginia Minnesota
A spoiler light review of Virginia Minnesota should begin with tone, because Daniel Stine understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Virginia Minnesota gains early credibility from Aurora Perrineau, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Rachel Hendrix. The foundation of Virginia Minnesota can be stated simply: Two young women, torn apart by a childhood tragedy, unexpectedly reunite and embark on an illuminating 24 hour journey, where they unlock memori
Aug 103 min read
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