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Madame (2017)
The First Satisfying Rom-Com in Some Time
The modern rom-com has become something of a tired cliché: a flawed character meets what seems to be a perfect soulmate, and through a combination of fate and chemistry they find each other to be exactly the kind of person they need to sort each others' lives out. As a result, while these films are almost always entertaining, it's exceedingly rare to find one that's generally regarded as a "very good" film. Enter Madame, Amanda Sthers' story about a maid who's asked by her employer to participate in an important dinner and gains immediate awareness of the opportunities she's been missing and the leverage she holds in the household dynamic. Rossy de Palma's Maria is spectacular as the "newly-initiated" member of upper-class living, and her chemistry with the Michael Smiley's David - an aristocrat who becomes enamored at this mysterious woman at the dinner table - is second to none. Toni Collette and Harvey Keitel serve as Maria's employers, in portrayals that play off one another and continue to unravel the characters' vulnerabilities and lost dreams. This is a film that shows the numerous ways in which love can evolve, from one magical dinner with a fellow bachelor to simply learning French.
Unhinged (2018)
Sean Patrick Flanery is a gem in this thriller
Agenda: Payback is a joy to watch, especially if you're a fan of revenge thrillers. Sean Patrick Flanery's Steve Walsh is a witty film producer who has rubbed one too many people the wrong way. He's kidnapped and beaten by Eric Belfour's Peter, who is offering people an opportunity to exact torturous revenge on Steve for money. Based on the premise, one could expect it to be a strong meditation on anger begetting anger, but Agenda: Payback is much more. Between the action-packed story, witty dialogue, innovative editing, and powerful performance by Flanery, Agenda: Payback is a fun watch for anyone looking for an hour-and-a-half of high-octane thrills.