Jub Clerc’s ‘Sweet As’ Is a Candy-Coated Coming-of-Age Tale

When all hope is lost, sometimes all it takes is to jump on a minibus with five complete strangers and trust the journey. Sweet As, written and directed by debut filmmaker Jub Clerc, is an endearing coming-of-age story about navigating hardship, maintaining resilience, and foraging human connections.

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‘Raymond and Ray’ Thoughtfully Explores the Bonds Between Humor and Trauma

Director Rodrigo Garcia has nearly perfected the balance between tragedy and humor in his latest film Raymond and Ray. Equal parts grim, chaotic, and laugh-out-loud funny, Raymond and Ray is a wonderful dark comedy-drama about coping with trauma passed down to us from our parents.

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