The Tobacconist
So many coming-of-age stories have dealt with navigating the complexities of love and self-identity that it's surprising it took this long for one to feature Sigmund Freud as a supporting character.
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Irresistible
While Jon Stewart’s satire comes from a place of passion, its execution feels both ham-fisted and rather soft. His message is all text and no subtext.
House of Hummingbird
A melancholic coming-of-age story that feels raw and unique and excels at visual storytelling.
Picture of His Life
A fascinating photographer strives to achieve a once in a lifetime dream.
Sometimes Always Never
It’s no triple-word winner, but there’s at least a few worthy double-letters from the performances.
2040
A much more hopeful take on your traditional environmental documentary.
The Trip to Greece
The fourth film in the series does well with its “Anthony Bourdain meets My Dinner with Andre” setup.
How to Build a Girl
A teenage rock critic comes of age and turns into a cross between Miranda Priestly and Pauline Kael.
