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Two Step
This intense Texas thriller, with its core theme rooted deeply in desperation, is slow to burn, but impossible...
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Nowhere Girl (Fantasia Review)
This art school-set Japanese drama has a sensational third act, but getting there is like watching paint dry.
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Frank the Bastard
A psychological thriller about a woman confronting her dark past is riddled with superficial characterizations and inconsistencies.
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Observance (Fantasia Review)
As a mood piece, 'Observance' is an effective little horror film.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment
The legendary aspects of this true-life social experiment make up for its procedural approach.
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A Hard Day
A corrupt cop gets his comeuppance in this deranged and devilishly funny thrill ride from South Korean director...
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Lila & Eve
A drama about urban mothers grieving after a senseless murder derails into a half-hearted action flick.
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Escobar: Paradise Lost
By eschewing the most interesting parts of Escobar's life, this fact-based thriller misses the real story.
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7 Minutes
This heist movie doesn't reinvent the wheel, but fans of the genre will have a good time nonetheless.
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The Tribe
A threadbare story and bad gimmicks ruins this debut feature from being anything more than an impressive technical...
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Rebound
The successful surrealism of this directorial debut is overshadowed by its weak performances and inconsistent writing.
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Hungry Hearts
A psychologically enthralling look at a couple torn apart by their differing instinctual parenting styles.
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The Aftermath (Dances With Films Review)
Grimy and well-performed, this seedy tale of one man's road to redemption showcases Sam Trammell's abilities.
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Cannes 2015: Green Room
A punk band’s journey into an abyss of madness and violence makes up Jeremy Saulnier's latest indie thriller.
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Slow West
An excellent first feature from John Maclean is a fairytale Western with a unique comedic self-awareness.