‘Drylongso’ Review: Extraordinary
Cauleen Smith’s 1998 movie, set in Oakland in the mid-90s, remains a vivid and prescient feature debut.
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‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ Review: Hit and Run, Sleight of Hand
Wen Shipei’s first feature is a twisty and sophisticated debut whose best trick of misdirection is convincing us we’re watching a different kind of movie.
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‘Rodeo’ Review: The Good, the Bad and the Kids on Motorbikes
This naturalistic drama from France follows a young woman as she immerses herself in the underground world of urban motorbiking — it’s a seductive thrill-ride that falters as a character study.
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‘Full River Red’ Review: A Song Dynasty Blockbuster
The latest film from Zhang Yimou weaves slapstick fun into an investigation of a 12th-century political murder.