Search: Starring Melonie Diaz

All About Nina (2018)

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This was raw, visceral stuff, for which we have writer/director Eva Vives to thank.

Jane Fae · 3.5 out of 5

A woman wrestles with difficult issues in her personal life as she strives to become a successful comedian.
Be Kind Rewind (2008)

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Oddball, endearing, and very, very funny.

Anton Bitel · 4.5 out of 5

After accidentally wiping all the tapes in the video store where they work, two enterprising clerks decide to re-shoot the films themselves.
Cold Wallet (2024)

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Hodierne handles the blend of styles within the film with a laid back confidence that makes it easy to lower one’s guard at the wrong moments.

Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5

A team of Redditors lose everything after a cryptocurrency scam leads them to plot to kidnap the 'financial influencer' who screwed them over.
Double Whammy (2001)
Comedy sees a disgraced cop try to rebuild his reputation.
Fruitvale Station (2013)

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The film takes an even-handed view of its main protagonist, illustrating faults on both sides of the divide.

Richard Mowe · 4 out of 5

The true story of Oscar Grant, who set out one day to try and bcome a better person and ended up in a shocking encounter at Fruitvale station.
A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)

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What rescues A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints from bland conventionality is Montiel's bravura approach to direction.

Anton Bitel · 3 out of 5

A man haunted by a summer from his past, returns to his old stamping ground to confront old ghosts.
Raising Victor Vargas (2002)

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The action may be subdued, but emotions touch the wire.

Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5

Life and loves of a teenager in New York's lower east side.
X/Y (2014)

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The biggest problem with Ryan Piers Williams' latest is that, although it is nicely shot and well acted, the characters with the most going for them are given the least screentime.

Amber Wilkinson · 2 out of 5

Restless New Yorkers try to find happiness.