Rebuilding Paradise
Ron Howard captures what it’s like to live through the aftermath of a disaster: California's deadliest wildfire on record.
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The Rental
One part Black Mirror and one part dysfunctional relationship drama, before somehow ending like an ’80’s slasher movie.
The Painted Bird
A masterpiece of visual storytelling for those with strong stomachs who can endure its excruciating events.
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.
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.