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Slut in a Good Way
A spoiler light review of Slut in a Good Way should begin with tone, because Sophie Lorain understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. Slut in a Good Way gains early credibility from Romane Denis, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Anthony Therrien. The foundation of Slut in a Good Way can be stated simply: Three teenage girls explore their first taste of freedom: Charlotte, the recently heartbroken, Megane, the anti love anarchist, and Aube, a virgi
Aug 103 min read
Charlie Says
A spoiler light review of Charlie Says should begin with tone, because Mary Harron understands exactly how this crime drama ought to feel. Charlie Says gains early credibility from Hannah Murray, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Matt Smith. The foundation of Charlie Says can be stated simply: The tragic tale of an all American girl who was transformed into a cold blooded killer in the summer of 1969. Within its 1h 50m running time, Charlie Says reveals bo
Aug 103 min read
Union
A spoiler light review of Union should begin with tone, because Whitney Hamilton understands exactly how this historical drama ought to feel. Union gains early credibility from Hudson Meek, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Cece Kelly. The foundation of Union can be stated simply: A woman disguises herself as her dead brother, Henry, in order to survive in the Confederate ranks during the Civil War. Within its 2h 15m running time, Union reveals both the be
Aug 102 min read
Vita & Virginia
A spoiler light review of Vita & Virginia should begin with tone, because Chanya Button understands exactly how this romance ought to feel. Vita & Virginia gains early credibility from Gemma Arterton, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Elizabeth Debicki. The foundation of Vita & Virginia can be stated simply: The fascinating true story of the love affair between socialite and popular author Vita Sackville West and literary icon Virginia Woolf. Within its 1h
Aug 103 min read
First We Take Brooklyn
A spoiler light review of First We Take Brooklyn should begin with tone, because Danny A. Abeckaser understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. First We Take Brooklyn gains early credibility from Danny A. Abeckaser, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of AnnaLynne McCord. The foundation of First We Take Brooklyn can be stated simply: Serving a life sentence in one of Israel's toughest prisons, Mikki Levy never thought he'd ever see the light of day. Wi
Aug 103 min read
Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable
A spoiler light review of Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable should begin with tone, because Sasha Waters understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable gains early credibility from Geoff Dyer, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jeffrey Fraenkel. The foundation of Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable can be stated simply: A documentary about an important American still photographe
Aug 103 min read
Carmine Street Guitars
A spoiler light review of Carmine Street Guitars should begin with tone, because Ron Mann understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. Carmine Street Guitars gains early credibility from Rick Kelly, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Cindy Hulej. The foundation of Carmine Street Guitars can be stated simply: Five days in the life of fabled Greenwich Village guitar store Carmine Street Guitars. Within its 1h 20m running time, Carmine Street Guitar
Aug 103 min read
What Is Democracy?
A spoiler light review of What Is Democracy? should begin with tone, because Astra Taylor understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. What Is Democracy? gains early credibility from Astra Taylor, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Silvia Federici. The foundation of What Is Democracy? can be stated simply: This documentary examines the philosophy behind the concept of Democracy, from ancient Athens to modern Greece and the American Civil Rights m
Aug 103 min read
The Proposal
A spoiler light review of The Proposal should begin with tone, because Jill Magid understands exactly how this documentary ought to feel. The Proposal gains early credibility from Luis Barragán, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Jill Magid. The foundation of The Proposal can be stated simply: An artist fights to make the archives of Mexico's most famous architect available to the public. Within its 1h 26m running time, The Proposal reveals both the benefit
Aug 102 min read
¡He matado a mi marido!
A spoiler light review of ¡He matado a mi marido! should begin with tone, because Francisco Lupini understands exactly how this comedy ought to feel. ¡He matado a mi marido! gains early credibility from Maria Conchita Alonso, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Nikita Bogolyubov. The foundation of ¡He matado a mi marido! can be stated simply: A desperate woman accidentally murders her unfaithful husband the morning of a big party honoring his recent Pritzker
Aug 103 min read
Under the Silver Lake
A spoiler light review of Under the Silver Lake should begin with tone, because David Robert Mitchell understands exactly how this thriller ought to feel. Under the Silver Lake gains early credibility from Andrew Garfield, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of Riley Keough. The foundation of Under the Silver Lake can be stated simply: Sam, a disenchanted young man, finds a mysterious woman swimming in his apartment's pool one night. Within its 2h 19m running t
Aug 103 min read
Bigger
A spoiler light review of Bigger should begin with tone, because George Gallo understands exactly how this biographical drama ought to feel. Bigger gains early credibility from Victoria Justice, whose presence is balanced by the different rhythm of DJ Qualls. The foundation of Bigger can be stated simply: The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of fitness as we now know it, Joe and Ben Weider. Within its 1h 47m running time, Bigger reveals both the benefits and the limits
Aug 103 min read
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