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  The film "The End We Start From" opens with a clever and modest scene, following a woman and her newborn baby as they try to survive an environmental catastrophe. The camera focuses on a bathtub slowly filling with water from a running tap, mirroring the impending flood of the world outside. Director Mahalia Belo's choice of this unassuming set-up sets the tone for the intimate sci-fi film that unfolds, avoiding grandiose visuals to emphasize the personal struggles of the characters. Cinematographer Suzie Lavelle captures the immediacy of the situation, highlighting the nameless individuals grappling with the crisis through their raw emotions. The film is grounded, beautifully crafted, and thought-provoking, offering a nuanced exploration of motherhood amidst chaos. Jodie Comer delivers a compelling performance as the mother, showcasing her talent in portraying complex characters. As the story unfolds, the characters face challenges that test their resilience and humani...

  The film "Miller's Girl" presents an intriguing concept by exploring a controversial relationship between a mature teenager and her intellectually challenged teacher. This premise has the potential to delve into power dynamics in the post-#MeToo era. However, the movie fails to live up to its initial appeal. Jade Halley Bartlett's debut feature is filled with Southern gothic style, evident from the beginning as Jenna Ortega delivers a dreamy and self-aware narration that leaves nothing to the imagination. Ortega's character, Cairo Sweet, describes herself as an ordinary 18-year-old, despite her name suggesting otherwise. She finds solace in literature during her moments of solitude. Cairo, a wealthy teenager, lives alone in her family's Tennessee mansion while her globe-trotting lawyer parents are frequently absent. She spends her time idling, smoking, and scheming with her best friend, Winnie, played by the playful and wisecracking Gideon Adlon. Cairo embod...