Holy Spider
A harsh, absorbing piece of work that unites pulp thrills and dark psychological powers in a way that recalls The Silence of the Lambs.
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Casablanca Beats
A portrayal of working-class young people expressing themselves through hip-hop excels is in its naturalistic performances.
Girl Picture
A new entry in the coming-of-age category, Girl Picture offers a lot of charm and heart, and even outstrips some competitors in its own modest way.
My Donkey, My Lover, & I
A fizzy, feel-good comedy that believes in the goodness of the human heart, even if the brain attached is a little flighty.
Lost Illusions
A lush yet propulsive story of a writer’s rise and fall in 19th-century Paris that moves fast and is loads of fun.
