Whether you want to tackle life in China after the Cultural Revolution or sit back and take in a dark comedy about two friends going through a tough time, Up to Date's indie, foreign and documentary film critics have choices for you this weekend.
Cynthia Haines
The Second Mother, R (Portuguese with English subtitles)
- Brazilian housekeeper's daughter moves in and causes havoc.
The Assassin, not rated (Mandarin)
- This is one of the most visually stunning films I’ve ever seen. It is a dreamlike experience.
Coming Home, PG-13 (Mandarin)
- The affect the Chinese Cultural Revolution has on a Chinese family
Steve Walker
Miss You Already, R
- Dark comedy about lifelong friends Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore coping with cancer, chemo, and infertility.
Truth, R
- Cate Blanchett gives a fiery performance as the 60 Minutes producer behind the story that led to Dan Rather's departure from CBS.
The Second Mother, R (Portuguese with English subtitles)
- Funny and trenchant Brazilian film about how a domestic worker's daughter shakes up the family her mother works for
Bob Butler
The Second Mother, R (Portuguese with English subtitles)
- In a very subtle way, this is a hugely satirical movie... It’s incisive in the way it picks apart the ruling class.
Coming Home, PG-13 (Mandarin)
The Walk, PG