Author: Juan Barquin

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Gravity (2013)

Alfonso Cuarón’s sci-fi action piece is just as much a meditation on life, death, and humanity’s will to survive as it is an engaging thrill ride.

3

Heat, The (2013)

There’s something about The Heat that’s more disappointing than anything that your average buddy-cop movie might deliver.

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Camioneta, La

A documentary about the journey of an American school bus in Guatemala, as well as a socioeconomic study of sorts.

2

Computer Chess

Proving itself as a smart and layered work that practically begs for a rewatch, Andrew Bujalski’s film will more than likely leave you lost in a loop for days.

1

Adore (2013)

This melodramatic tale of two mothers in love with the others son will be sure to stir up some discussion with its unconventionality.

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Byzantium

Ranking up with Thirst and Let the Right One In when it comes to the best modern vampire works, Byzantium is a gorgeous, well-written film that boasts great performances.

5

Blue Jasmine

Woody Allen delivers a rather average and anxiety-inducing drama that luckily features an excellent performance by Cate Blanchett.

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In A World

Lake Bell has established herself as a genuinely smart and funny voice for women in comedy with her feature directorial debut.