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.
Film-Forward
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.
Robert the Bruce
A sequel of sorts to Mel Gibson’s wildly successful, albeit historically inaccurate, 1995 epic Braveheart.