6
NYAFF 2019: WINTER AFTER WINTER
Winter After Winter has substance but not enough activity makes it a mostly tepid watch.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
6
4
IN THE AISLES Review
An overwhelmingly stagnant watch from beginning to end.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
8.5
FAMOUS Review
Famous is an intense criticism of the entertainment industry, full of creative technical brilliance.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
7.5
SHADOW Review
SHADOW may not have the anticipative story of HERO or the emotional complexity of RAISE THE RED LANTERN, but its visuals are so impressive that it can be enjoyed on mute with the subtitles turned off.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
7
CARMINE STREET GUITARS Review
A comfortable and easygoing documentary for all, which will especially be enjoyed by guitar lovers and artisans.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
7.5
THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE Review
A frantic and dreamy romantic dramedy filled with imaginative fun.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
7.5
US Review
Just like Peele's first film Get Out, Us is a skillfully written mystery-horror filled with deceit, humor and social commentary.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
8
AN ELEPHANT SITTING STILL Review
An Elephant Sitting Still is a lengthy and somber exhibition of life's unfairness pieced together with an innovative story arrangement.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
7.5
BIRDS OF PASSAGE Review
A cross between Dances With Wolves and Narcos, Birds of Passage is dangerous education that thrives in originality.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
6.5
DAUGHTER OF MINE Review
Daughter of Mine is a wonderful idea on maturity and motherhood that is unfortunately not executed to its highest potential.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
7
DON’T COME BACK FROM THE MOON Review
Don't Come Back From the Moon is a deflated drama with a rich ambience that sticks with you long after the film is finished.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
7.5
GENESIS 2.0 Review
In order to appreciate Genesis 2.0 fully, there must be an effort made by the viewer to take a pensive look at what the filmmakers are putting forth.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
Interview: Director Michael Leoni Talks AMERICAN STREET KID
Earlier this week, we sat down with director Michael Leoni to talk about his documentary American Street Kid, currently playing in select cities. You can read our full review here, and for more info on the film including where
Posted by: Raul de Leon
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AMERICAN STREET KID Review
There may be more creative or more technically composed documentaries out there, but I have never in my life seen a documentary, or any film for that matter, that made me care about the people on screen as much as American Street Kid.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
7.5
GHOSTBOX COWBOY Review
Ghostbox Cowboy is like hanging out with a witty schizophrenic comedian. Its techniques may be difficult for an audience to bear or comprehend, but it is damn smart and damn funny.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
6
UNITED SKATES Review
After watching United Skates I guarantee you're going to grab your ipod and hit the rink.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
