"The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" does not reinvent the time loop wheel. It does make one enjoyable enough to merit taking it for a spin. Even with the numerous variations on the concept over the last few years, I found the sweet lightheartedness kind of refreshing in these gloomy times.

Mark (Kyle Allen) is our hero. A charismatic teen who just so happens to be stuck in said time loop. After an unknown amount of time stuck reliving the…

"The Climb" is a unique film exploring ups and downs, ins and outs of friendship, love, and relationships in a fresh way that really grows on you. The chemistry between the leads makes both the humor and the drama beats land. There is a nice balance of the familiar with the original to hold your interest the whole way through.

What works so well are the long shots (about 7-10 minutes long each) used to tell the story. Really impressive.…