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Locarno: “Bruton” is Another Showcase of Theo Rossi’s Greatness

Bruton acts as both a character study and a succinct exploration of the reality of the Florida prison system. It offers no judgment, just the quiet observation Grashaw does best.

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“Carolina Caroline” is a Sweaty, Southern Gothic Crime Spree

Carolina Caroline is sweaty, steamy, and savory, a road trip whose end is known, but whose journey lights a fire.

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“Tuner” Strikes a Chord

Tuner is a quest for that tranquility in a world that is too loud. One that hits all the right notes — tuned not to perfection, but to the discordant reality that ultimately creates something special in its imperfections.

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“Forge” Almost Manages to Break the Mold

Forge is weighed down by some of the expected genre tropes of heist flicks, but manages to weave its own story about the intersection of identity and ambition in the capitalist hellscape we all live in.