Sunset
A fascinating film with a few minor flaws and some narrative overstatements, with a cipher at its center.
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The Heiresses
After a rough beginning, what follows is a lovely character study of a lonely woman who hesitantly steps out into the world.
Sicilian Ghost Story
An enigmatic, intriguing, and dark fairy tale that goes deep into the dark woods.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
A solid Coen brothers outing with some exceptional moments and their most mature 30 minutes yet.
Hillbilly
An entertaining, informative, and sobering look at Appalachia: its diversity, the consequences of stereotyping, and an examination of Donald Trump’s appeal there.
1985
A young gay man with HIV/AIDS comes home to Texas for Christmas with the intent of coming out to his conservative, deeply religious, working-class parents.