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Q.V. Hough

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Q.V. Hough is Vague Visages' founding editor.

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People We Meet on Vacation (2026) 75% EDIT “"‘People We Meet on Vacation’ might just mark the beginning of a new golden age for romantic comedies, at least if sub-genre filmmakers can finally move past stale screenwriting tropes."” – Vague Visages Jan 22, 2026 Full Review Zodiac Killer Project (2025) 90% EDIT “"In ‘Zodiac Killer Project,’ Shackleton finds clarity via cinema by stripping the true crime phenomenon down to its core essentials, ugly as they may be."” – Vague Visages Jan 16, 2026 Full Review The Man in the White Van (2023) 57% EDIT “"Like so many average thrillers, ‘The Man in the White Van’ commits more to narrative structure than a singular message that will keep audiences thinking after the fact."” – Vague Visages Jan 16, 2026 Full Review American Baby (2025) EDIT “"Conceptually, ‘American Baby’ would probably be more effective as an anthology series on a streaming service, as that would allow Rodniansky to investigate social factors that affect young women and men in different parts of America."” – Vague Visages Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue (2024) 100% EDIT “"‘Beyond the Gaze’ effectively links the past and present timelines to accentuate the subject’s commitment to her craft and models."” – Vague Visages Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Benita (2025) EDIT “"'Benita' is more of a cinematic explainer than a rich psychological study."” – Vague Visages Dec 3, 2025 Full Review After All (2025) EDIT ““Like many family films, ‘After All’ succeeds with its messaging and pushes too hard with moments of poignancy.”” – Vague Visages Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Another End (2024) 29% EDIT ““There’s plenty of heart to be found within ‘Another End,’ but the clunky handling of a climactic twist sadly feels emotionally and philosophically empty.”” – Vague Visages Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe (2024) 83% EDIT ““As politics continue to divide people via blinding shades of blue and red, Andrea Bocelli transcends above the madness by communicating what’s in his heart.”” – Vague Visages Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Borderline (2025) 59% EDIT ““Just like a Hollywood actor or actress who doesn’t quite know when to stop performing amongst family members and friends, ‘Borderline’ is frequently annoying yet always entertaining and unpredictable.”” – Vague Visages Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Somnium (2024) 81% EDIT ““‘Somnium’ is rather predictable, as first-time feature filmmakers like Cain tend to prioritize visual design over the nuts and bolts of their script.”” – Vague Visages Sep 18, 2025 Full Review A Photographic Memory (2024) 100% EDIT ““Some minor continuity issues in ‘A Photographic Memory’ point to the first-time director’s lack of experience, yet they oddly work in favor of the established mood and tone via the (mostly) outstanding editing.”” – Vague Visages Jun 14, 2025 Full Review Vulcanizadora (2024) 98% EDIT ““‘Vulcanizadora’ is an astonishing coming-of-age tale for adults-in-crisis.”” – Vague Visages May 2, 2025 Full Review Liquor Bank (2025) 100% EDIT ““‘Liquor Bank’ is a fine example of economical indie filmmaking.”” – Vague Visages Apr 14, 2025 Full Review Step Back, Doors Closing (2024) 100% EDIT “"'Step Back, Doors Closing' is essential viewing for Gen Z movie lovers, Washington D.C. natives and anyone who remains entranced by Linklater's 'Before Sunrise.'"” – Vague Visages Mar 4, 2025 Full Review The Buildout (2024) 85% EDIT ““With a brisk running time of approximately 64 minutes, ‘The Buildout’ showcases a storyteller in harmony with a specific cinematic vision about life, death, trauma and healing through friendship.”” – Vague Visages Feb 26, 2025 Full Review The Last Video Store (2023) 75% EDIT ““‘The Last Video Store’ is a nostalgic horror production that talks the talk and walks the walk.”” – Vague Visages Feb 26, 2025 Full Review Stockade (2023) EDIT “"'Stockade' will polarize viewers with its flimsy cultural commentaries."” – Vague Visages Feb 21, 2025 Full Review Y2K (2024) 42% EDIT ““I imagine that Mooney most likely pitched ‘Y2K’ as a mash-up of ‘Superbad’ and current trends, and that’s exactly how it goes down — a bunch of derivative gags in a feature film format for nostalgic pop culture consumers."” – Vague Visages Feb 5, 2025 Full Review Dead Before They Wake (2025) EDIT “"Crane and Shepka's exploration of the human condition in 'Dead Before They Wake' justifies a second watch, though their cinematography could use some work the next time around, in terms of establishing a specific style."” – Vague Visages Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Blackwater Lane (2024) 10% EDIT “"'Blackwater Lane' suffers mightily from pacing issues, uninspired acting and a flimsy screenplay."” – Vague Visages Jan 27, 2025 Full Review Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2024) 93% EDIT ““Even though ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ might leave fans wanting more, Klein’s documentary will presumably be the go-to Minnelli doc for years to come, based on the subject’s participation and an interview cast of high-profile names.”” – Vague Visages Jan 24, 2025 Full Review Endless Summer Syndrome (2024) 86% EDIT “"The narrative truth in 'Endless Summer Syndrome' lies in what goes unsaid and what's just outside the frame."” – Vague Visages Jan 20, 2025 Full Review The Damned (2024) 89% EDIT ““‘The Damned’ is a cerebral film that should be analyzed in film theory courses.”” – Vague Visages Jan 15, 2025 Full Review Dream Team (2024) EDIT ““I don’t need ‘Dream Team’ to make sense; it’s an art film with relevant sociopolitical themes and accessible humor. But I do want to see technical filmmaking improvements — better editing, better acting — from one movie to the next…”” – Vague Visages Jan 10, 2025 Full Review
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