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Taxi to the Dark Side is an intelligent, powerful look into the dark corners of the War on Terror.

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Mickey Rourke gives a performance for the ages in The Wrestler, a richly affecting, heart-wrenching yet ultimately rewarding drama.

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The Band's Visit is both a clever, subtle slice-of-life comedy, and poignant cross-cultural exploration.

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Featuring gut-wrenching performances from Anamaria Marinca and Laura Vasiliu, 4 Months is a gripping portrayal of life in Communist Romania.

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Let the Right One In reinvigorates the seemingly tired vampire genre by effectively mixing scares with intelligent storytelling.

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Bigger, Stronger, Faster* is a fascinating, informative, entertaining and especially introspective account of the American 'enhancement' culture.

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This incredible documentary displays the tragedy and mismanagement of Katrina along with the heroism of strangers and survivors.

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Visually dazzling and emotionally resonant, Slumdog Millionaire is a film that's both entertaining and powerful.

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My Winnipeg is a charmingly irreverent 'docu-fantasy' from the unpredictable mind of Guy Maddin.