Tagged: marya recommends

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Any Day Now (2012)

In the 70s, a boy with Down Syndrome is taken care of by a gay couple, who decide to love him, feed him, give him an education and a place to live until he’s mess of a mother is released from prison.

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Pain & Gain

Michael Bay may have finally made a fun and self-aware film, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still stuffed full of tasteless comedy.

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Neighbouring Sounds

Highly acclaimed in its country of origin, this bizarre yet audacious film will not have difficulties in triumphing outside doors, even considering that its main enthusiasts will come from restricted audiences.

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Tootsie

It’s tough to be in an all man’s world, especially if you’re a man dressed up as a woman making it in an all man’s world.

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Blancanieves (2012)

Pablo Berger’s Blancanieves is a blending of the classic films and tales we’ve all seen and heard, with a new and modern touch that makes it all the more pleasant and accessible.

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Leaving Las Vegas

There are stories that despite its hair-pulling qualities, especially considering its subject matter, are sad. Leaving Las Vegas is one of those depressing stories.

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Like Someone in Love (2012)

Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami continues sharing his personal vision on modern urban dramas, this time he turned to Japan to tell the story of Akiko, a sociology student who works as a prostitute in Tokyo.

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Singin’ in the Rain

Singin’ in the Rain is a Technicolor musical that comically paints the last days of a Golden couple of the silent film era. Think of it as color version of The Artist, but you know… FUN.

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Sessions, The (2012)

Mark O’Brien was a journalist/poet who was disabled from the neck down due to polio. Already in his 40s, O’Brien decides to no longer be a virgin with the help of a professional sex surrogate.