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30 Jul

The Incredible Jessica James; Life; Neither Heaven Nor Earth and more – review

Max SchindlerUncategorized
Netflix’s Sundance hit is powered by the knockout charm of its star, Jessica Williams, while Jake Gyllenhaal heads up a philosophical Alien knockoffFor a brand promoted as the ultimate in couch-cuddling leisure, Netflix’s original films, however thoughtful and rewarding, don’t tend to be wholly entertainment-oriented or go that well with a bucket of homemade popcorn. Up on the streaming service since Friday, The Incredible Jessica James is a breezy exception: a sweet, spry, Sundance-stamped romantic comedy that rewrites no rules of the genre but gets its blithe freshness from the sparky, self-effacing star quality of one Jessica Williams.A 27-year-old comedian…
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30 Jul

Absolutely Anything

Max SchindlerUncategorized
Skip It The Film:The Fermi paradox puts into words one of the common considerations someone might have regarding the presence of alien life: if they're out there, why haven't we directly interacted with them? Much debate can be had over the nuances of the topic, but one of the most interesting and amusing rebuttals to the thought exercise boils down to, simply, "Why would they?", as if humanity's so insignificant in comparison to their advanced way of being that we may not be worth their time or effort. In a roundabout way, Absolutely Anything plays around with the idea of…
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28 Jul

Person to Person

Max SchindlerUncategorized
During a single day in New York City, a variety of characters grapple with the mundane, the unexpected, and the larger questions permeating their lives. An investigative reporter struggles with her first day on the job, despite help from her misguided boss; a rebellious teen attempts to balance her feminist ideals with other desires; and a young man seeks to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend, even as her brother threatens revenge. Meanwhile, an avid music lover traverses the city in search of a rare record for his vinyl collection.Rated: Not RatedRelease Date: Jul 28, 2017 Source: Metacritic
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28 Jul

Brigsby Bear

Max SchindlerUncategorized
Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one, James (Kyle Mooney). When the show abruptly ends, James' life changes forever and he sets out to finish the story himself.Rated: PG-13Release Date: Jul 28, 2017 Source: Metacritic
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28 Jul

The Last Tycoon (Amazon Prime)

Max SchindlerUncategorized
Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's final unfinished novel, studio exec Monroe Stahr (Matt Bomer) clashes with studio head Pat Brady (Kelsey Grammer) as Brady's daughter Celia (Lily Collins) seeks a way into the industry and Monroe's heart in 1930s Hollywood.Premieres Jul 28, 2017 Source: Metacritic
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28 Jul

Room 104 (HBO)

Max SchindlerUncategorized
The Duplass brothers' anthology series about the various people (Hugo Armstrong, Davie-Blue, Melonie Diaz, Jay Duplass, Veronica Falcon, Adam Foster, Ellen Geer, Keir Gilchrist, Philip Baker Hall, Sarah Hay, Poorna Jagannathan, Orlando Jones, Ethan & Gavin Kent, Amy Landecker, Konstantin Lavysh, Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris, Keta Meggett, Natalie Morgan, Ross Partridge, Karan Soni, Dendrie Taylor, Tony Todd, Will Tranfo, James Van Der Beek, Mae Whitman and Nat Wolff) who pass through one room in a motel.Premieres Jul 28, 2017 Source: Metacritic
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28 Jul

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

Max SchindlerUncategorized
A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes ? in moments both private and public, funny and poignant -- as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion.…
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28 Jul

Menashe

Max SchindlerUncategorized
Deep in the heart of New York?s ultra-orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, Menashe?a kind, hapless grocery store clerk?struggles to make ends meet and responsibly parent his young son, Rieven, following his wife Leah?s death. Tradition prohibits Menashe from raising his son alone, so Rieven?s strict uncle adopts him, leaving Menashe heartbroken. Meanwhile, though Menashe seems to bungle every challenge in his path, his rabbi grants him one special week with Rieven before Leah?s memorial. It?s his chance to prove himself a suitable man of faith and fatherhood, and restore respect among his doubters. [A24]Rated: Not RatedRelease Date: Jul 28, 2017 Source:…
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28 Jul

Atomic Blonde

Max SchindlerUncategorized
The crown jewel of Her Majesty?s Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies. Rated: RRelease Date: Jul 28, 2017 Source: Metacritic
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28 Jul

The Emoji Movie

Max SchindlerUncategorized
The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favorite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone's user. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression - except for Gene, an exuberant emoji who was born without a filter and is bursting with multiple expressions. Determined to become "normal" like the other emojis, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend Hi-5 and the notorious code breaker emoji Jailbreak. Together, they embark on an epic "app-venture" through the apps on…
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28 Jul

Strange Weather

Max SchindlerUncategorized
Darcy Baylor (Holly Hunter) is an academic administrator at a Mississippi college, but another round of budget cuts puts her job ? like nearly everything in her life ? in limbo. Her son Walker committed suicide seven years ago, and the only constants in Darcy's life since then have been her gardening and her best friend, Byrd (Carrie Coon). Shortly after her worrying workplace news, Darcy learns that Walker's old college pal Mark (Shane Jacobsen) is now the owner of a successful restaurant chain ? a chain whose concept, down to the last detail, was stolen from her son. Darcy…
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28 Jul

A Family Man

Max SchindlerUncategorized
A headhunter whose life revolves around closing deals in a a survival-of-the-fittest boiler room, battles his top rival for control of their job placement company -- his dream of owning the company clashing with the needs of his family.Rated: RRelease Date: Jul 28, 2017 Source: Metacritic
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28 Jul

The Last Face

Max SchindlerUncategorized
Set against the devastating backdrop of war-torn Liberia, Dr. Miguel Leon (Javier Bardem) and Dr. Wren Petersen (Charlize Theron) must find a way to keep their relationship alive in extraordinarily difficult conditions battling their mutual passion for the value of life matched by the intensity of their diametrically opposed opinions on how best to solve the conflict that surrounds them.Rated: RRelease Date: Jul 28, 2017 Source: Metacritic
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