Visually beautiful and admirably restrained, but despite the atmosphere and promise of a powerful family drama, it never digs deep enough to deliver a satisfying emotional payoff.
“The Deputy”
A watchable but formulaic crime story that squanders its potential for tense, nasty, small-town noir.
“Bad Apples”
A sharp, twisted, dark, daring, and wickedly funny satire about the murky spaces where morality bends to convenience.
“The Only Living Pickpocket in New York”
A gritty, funny, surprisingly tender little crime movie that’s anchored by a fantastic performance from John Turturro.
“Love of Your Life”
A beautiful, melancholy film about grief, lost possibilities, and the fear that moving on means letting go of the life you once imagined.
“Klara and the Sun”
This story about death, grief, and a robot learning to understand the human heart is thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly comforting,
