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by spslf
Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
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Views: 19

The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)

Directed by Simon Curtis, this adaptation of Garth Stein’s novel tells the story of a dog, Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner), who believes he will be reincarnated as a human. Enzo narrates the life of his owner, a race car driver named Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), and the struggles they face t ...
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Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: A Ghost Waits (2020)
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Views: 19

A Ghost Waits (2020)

Directed by Adam Stovall, A Ghost Waits is a low-budget horror-comedy about a lonely janitor who is tasked with cleaning a haunted house. As he encounters the ghost (MacLeod Andrews) haunting the place, the two develop an unlikely and touching connection. It’s a tender, surprisingly emotional take o ...
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Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)
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Views: 20

Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)

Directed by Goran Dukić, this dark comedy-drama takes place in a limbo-like afterlife for people who have committed suicide. The story follows Zia (Patrick Fugit), a man who finds his ex-girlfriend (Shannon Sossamon) in this afterlife and embarks on a road trip with friends to find her. The film ...
by spslf
Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)
Replies: 0
Views: 17

Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)

Directed by Goran Dukić, this dark comedy-drama takes place in a limbo-like afterlife for people who have committed suicide. The story follows Zia (Patrick Fugit), a man who finds his ex-girlfriend (Shannon Sossamon) in this afterlife and embarks on a road trip with friends to find her. The film ...
by spslf
Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: Under the Skin (2013)
Replies: 0
Views: 19

Under the Skin (2013)

Directed by Jonathan Glazer, Under the Skin stars Scarlett Johansson as an alien in human form who preys on men in Scotland. The film’s haunting atmosphere and minimalist narrative draw viewers into a psychological and existential experience. With its sparse dialogue and unsettling imagery, Under t ...
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Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: The Station Agent (2003)
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Views: 20

The Station Agent (2003)

Directed by Tom McCarthy, The Station Agent tells the story of Finbar (Peter Dinklage), a man who seeks solitude in a small town after the death of his friend. There, he forms unlikely friendships with an artist (Patricia Clarkson) and a hot dog vendor (Bobby Cannavale). The film is a quiet ...
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Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: Blue Ruin (2013)
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Views: 20

Blue Ruin (2013)

Directed by Jeremy Saulnier, Blue Ruin is a minimalist revenge thriller that focuses on Dwight (Macon Blair), a man who seeks vengeance for the murder of his parents. The film subverts typical revenge movie tropes by showing the real consequences of violent actions, depicting Dwight as a regular ...
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Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: Leave No Trace (2018)
Replies: 0
Views: 17

Leave No Trace (2018)

Directed by Debra Granik, Leave No Trace is a quiet and introspective film about a father (Ben Foster) and daughter (Thomasin McKenzie) who live off the grid in the forests of Oregon. When they’re discovered and forced to adapt to society, the film explores themes of freedom, family, and the tension ...
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Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: Tangerine (2015)
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Views: 19

Tangerine (2015)

Directed by Sean Baker, Tangerine is a gritty, vibrant comedy-drama that follows two transgender sex workers, Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor), as they navigate the streets of Los Angeles on Christmas Eve. Shot entirely on an iPhone, the film’s raw, energetic style and h ...
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Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: Hidden Gems
Topic: The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
Replies: 0
Views: 17

The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

Directed by Juan José Campanella, The Secret in Their Eyes is an Argentine crime drama that mixes elements of mystery, romance, and political history. The film follows a retired legal counselor (Ricardo Darín) who revisits an unresolved case involving the rape and murder of a young woman, leading h ...