REVIEW: Birds of Passage

As addictive as the drugs themselves, modern audiences can’t seem to get enough of the drugs cartels in their entertainment. But even with all the documentaries and binge-worthy TV series taking over our screens, we haven’t quite seen a cartel story like “Birds of Passage“, the standout new film from Ciro Guerra and Cristina Gallegos. Taking us back to the tribal roots of the booming drug trade, they’ve crafted a fascinating portrayal of a world we’ve rarely seen before.

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REVIEW: The Guilty

In our troubled times, it often seems like we are in constant need of a hero to swoop in and save us. With the media frequently reminding us of mass shootings, societal inequalities and other forms of injustice, it’s no wonder we love heroic narratives in our films. But while we love the fantasy of perfect, God-like heroes, in reality our heroes are flawed individuals themselves. Such is the case with the protagonist in “The Guilty,” the debut feature from director Gustav Moller. This nerve-racking thriller explores the definition of “hero” through the perspective of a man with painfully recognizable imperfections.

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