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Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa
A spoiler light review of Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa should begin with tone, because Sergio Manfio understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa gains early credibility from Johnny Yong Bosch, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Cherami Leigh. The foundation of Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa can be stated simply: A young Leonardo Da Vinci helps his friend Lisa recover her father's farm after his barn and
Aug 103 min read
The Gospel of Eureka
A spoiler light review of The Gospel of Eureka should begin with tone, because Donal Mosher understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Gospel of Eureka gains early credibility from Mx Justin Vivian Bond, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Anita Bryant. The foundation of The Gospel of Eureka can be stated simply: Love, faith, and civil rights collide in the south as evangelical Christians and drag queens step into the spotlight to explore th
Aug 103 min read
General Magic
A spoiler light review of General Magic should begin with tone, because Sarah Kerruish understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. General Magic gains early credibility from Tony Fadell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Andy Hertzfeld. The foundation of General Magic can be stated simply: The ideas that dominate the tech industry and our day to day lives were born at a secretive Silicon Valley start up named 'General Magic', which spun out of
Aug 103 min read
Apocalypsis
A spoiler light review of Apocalypsis should begin with tone, because Eric Leiser understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Apocalypsis gains early credibility from Maria Bruun, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Chris O'Leary. The foundation of Apocalypsis can be stated simply: Set in a parallel universe entering a black hole, a woman reading the book of Revelation has visions of regeneration during Anthropocene. Within its 1h 30m runn
Aug 103 min read
She Is the Ocean
A spoiler light review of She Is the Ocean should begin with tone, because Inna Blokhina understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. She Is the Ocean gains early credibility from Anna Bader, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jeannie Chesser. The foundation of She Is the Ocean can be stated simply: Explore the lives of nine women from around the world who share a passion for the ocean. Within its 1h 41m running time, She Is the Ocean reveals bot
Aug 103 min read
Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies
A spoiler light review of Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies should begin with tone, because Bruce W. Stacey understands exactly how this animated adventure ought to feel. Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies gains early credibility from Rheal Rees, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Justin Dubé. The foundation of Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies can be stated simply: A young girl and an old man are the only ones in a village who believe the old
Aug 103 min read
The Tag Along: Devil Fish
A spoiler light review of The Tag Along: Devil Fish should begin with tone, because David Chuang understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. The Tag Along: Devil Fish gains early credibility from Vivian Hsu, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jen Shuo Cheng. The foundation of The Tag Along: Devil Fish can be stated simply: The devil fish which manipulated by Juon like ghost ''a little girl in red dress'' targets tiger man's mother. Within its 1h
Aug 103 min read
Tyrel
A spoiler light review of Tyrel should begin with tone, because Sebastián Silva understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Tyrel gains early credibility from Jason Mitchell, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Christopher Abbott. The foundation of Tyrel can be stated simply: Tyler, a sole black man, attends an otherwise all white weekend of drunken bro debauchery on a birthday trip to a cabin in the Catskills. Within its 1h 26m running time, Tyrel re
Aug 102 min read
Primal Rage
A spoiler light review of Primal Rage should begin with tone, because Patrick Magee understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Primal Rage gains early credibility from Casey Gagliardi, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Andrew Joseph Montgomery. The foundation of Primal Rage can be stated simply: A newly reunited young couple's drive through the Pacific Northwest turns into a nightmare as they are forced to face nature, unsavory locals, and a m
Aug 103 min read
Half the Picture
A spoiler light review of Half the Picture should begin with tone, because Amy Adrion understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Half the Picture gains early credibility from Ava DuVernay, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Brenda Chapman. The foundation of Half the Picture can be stated simply: A documentary about discriminatory hiring practices concerning women directors in Hollywood, and an inspiring conversation with those who have succeede
Aug 103 min read
A Paris Education
A spoiler light review of A Paris Education should begin with tone, because Jean Paul Civeyrac understands exactly how this drama ought to feel. A Paris Education gains early credibility from Andranic Manet, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Diane Rouxel. The foundation of A Paris Education can be stated simply: Etienne comes to Paris from Lyon to study cinema, meets many new friends and falls under the thrall of the mysterious Mathias. Within its 2h 17m r
Aug 103 min read
Wicked Witches
A spoiler light review of Wicked Witches should begin with tone, because Martin J Pickering understands exactly how this horror film ought to feel. Wicked Witches gains early credibility from Duncan Casey, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Justin Marosa. The foundation of Wicked Witches can be stated simply: Mark returns to Dumpling Farm, his old hangout. Within its 1h 19m running time, Wicked Witches reveals both the benefits and the limits of that discip
Aug 103 min read
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