Like a low-budget, college version of “Before Sunrise,” but with characters that aren’t nearly as interesting.
“The Stand-In”
The gimmick wears thin quickly, and the story’s social commentary slant is too superficial to matter.
“From the Vine”
Sweet, sentimental, and structured storytelling that offers no unpleasant surprises.
“Belushi”
When Belushi’s story is told through his personal writing, there’s a familiar warmth that makes the documentary rise above others.
“Half Brothers”
One of the most delightful, feel-good surprises of 2020.
“Anything for Jackson”
A horror film that operates in the purest sense of the scare. Not cheap jump scares, but frights with real substance behind them.
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