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TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG (S1EP3+4): The Bigger Picture
TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG (S1E3+4): The Bigger Picture

Though beautifully crafted, Too Old To Die Young is a slow and frustrating watch that’s hopefully worth it in the end.

TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG (S1EP1+2): A City Bathed In Blood And Neon
TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG S1E1&2: A City Bathed In Blood & Neon

The Devil and The Lovers serve as a fascinating double-bill of Too Old to Die Young but it remains to be seen whether the series will grow into its own.

WHEN THEY SEE US: A Haunting, Vital Miniseries
WHEN THEY SEE US: A Haunting, Vital Miniseries

When They See Us may be Ava DuVernay’s finest work, telling a deeply human story about the way people of color have been and continue to be seen.

FRANCES FERGUSON: A Realistic And Whimsical Examination Of Scandal
FRANCES FERGUSON: A Realistic And Whimsical Examination Of Scandal

Frances Ferguson combines the unsettling feeling that comes from its subject with the desire to watch someone overcome the endless hatred for their life.

THE TROUBLE WITH YOU: A Triumphant French Comedy
THE TROUBLE WITH YOU: A Triumphant French Comedy

A big crowd-pleasing comedy that truly delivers, The Trouble With You is simply a very funny film with a very large heart.

THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL: Evil Comes In Many Forms
THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL: Evil Comes In Many Forms

Yes, it’s a dark crime drama – but The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil is more mainstream friendly than most South Korean thrillers.

DARK SUNS: Unsettling Doc About Mexico's Missing & Murdered Is Impossible To Forget
DARK SUNS: Unsettling Doc About Mexico’s Missing & Murdered Is Impossible To Forget

Dark Suns is utterly vital and haunting, chronicling a staggering history of crime and injustice that needs urgent attention from any higher-up with a conscience.

The Tweaked Neorealism Of DOGMAN
The Tweaked Neorealism Of DOGMAN

Dogman stands as a uniquely moving viewing experience, reinvigorating a film movement that otherwise might seem obsolete or outdated.

RIVER OF GRASS: Revisiting Kelly Reichardt’s Debut
Revisiting Kelly Reichardt’s Debut, RIVER OF GRASS

While it would take the serious alienation, River of Grass has all of the seeds that would bloom into one of the 2000s greatest filmmakers.

THE REPORTS ON SARAH AND SALEEM: An Affair To Remember
THE REPORTS ON SARAH AND SALEEM: An Affair To Remember

For all of the accusations thrown around in The Reports on Sarah and Saleem, nobody can accuse this Palestinian drama of being melodramatic.

AVENGEMENT: A Brutal, Bone-Crunching Showcase For Scott Adkins’ Talents
AVENGEMENT: A Brutal, Bone-Crunching Showcase For Scott Adkins’ Talents

In Avengement, Scott Adkins graduates from villain status to unflinching antihero, transforming himself into a one-man trauma center.

ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW: A Strangely Alluring Crime Indie
ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW: A Strangely Alluring Crime Indie

Though not flawless, All Creatures Here Below will likely have you both conflicted as much as moved by its events, in addition to stirring performances by Karen Gillan and David Dastmalchian.

BEATS: Captures The Spirit Of A Friendship & The State Of A Nation
BEATS: Captures The Spirit Of A Friendship & The State Of A Nation

While Beats isn’t perfect, the cast is engaging and Welsh’s visual style is lively without falling into nightclub-style movie shot cliches.

Tribeca 2019: Interview With Stefon Bristol Director of SEE YOU YESTERDAY
Tribeca 2019: Interview With SEE YOU YESTERDAY Director Stefon Bristol

Stephanie was able to speak with Stefon Bristol at Tribeca, the director of the upcoming sci-fi time travel film See You Yesterday.

Tribeca 2019: Interview with Director Dolly Wells and Stars Emily Mortimer and Grace Van Patton For GOOD POSTURE
Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Round-Up #4: GEORGETOWN, DREAMLAND, GOOD POSTURE And LOW TIDE

In this round-up of Tribeca Film Festival 2019 reviews, Stephanie Archer reviews four more narrative features.