Reviews
Instructions Not Included
Despite being the top grossing Spanish language film at the US box office, Instructions Not Included will not appeal to…
Dust on the Tongue (Tierra en la Lengua)
Mendoza's film features a beautiful but unhinged narrative about death, violence, and the bonds of blood relation.
Finding Gastón
Charting the titular chef's championing of his national cuisine, this documentary feels like entrée rather than a main course.
The Homesman
Actor turned director Tommy Lee Jones cultivates a portrait of the harshness of pioneer times with a female perspective.
The Gunman
A serious performance by Sean Penn can't boost this smooth but shallow Europe-set action flick.
The Noble Family
Pairing convention with smatterings of perceptiveness drives this class and age clash comedy.
Luna
The themes of this part-animated, part-live action musing on grief and fantasy speak louder than its construction should permit.
The Fear of Darkness
Relying upon genre convention may not make see this thriller cultivate an enduring enigma, but it does offer a diverting…
Rudderless
Actor William H. Macy shows poise and polish in turning a complex character study into his directorial debut.
Marshland
A nice looking film, but seems to lack commitment as to what it wants to be about.