For a long time, Robert Pattinson was known to most as moody, sparkly vampire Edward Cullen from the enduringly lucrative“Twilight” series. Since his initial ascent, the prodigiously talented London-born actor has gone on to work with directors as challenging and interesting as James Gray, Claire Denis, Werner Herzog, and the Safdie Brothers – which is not to mention collaborations with the likes of Ciro Guerra, Antonio Campos, and none other than Christopher Nolan looming on the horizon.

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It’s been something of a mixed year for movies in some ways — a fairly sparse first half of the year, including the worst blockbuster season in living memory, followed by an absolutely rammed fall season that, even more than most, has seen a wealth of pleasures in movie theaters. But one thing for sure is that it’s been a really great year for music and the movies (and yes, .)

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Perhaps appropriately for a year where a musical looks to be the Oscar front-runner, we’ve had all kinds of wonderful scores and soundtracks, from a young composer turning the biopic on its head to an instantly iconic Netflix synthpop score, from a blast of original hip-hop from a little-seen indie to some unusually convincing comedy songs from some ex-SNLers.

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Sure, the summer movie season has been rough. But there’s no need to belabor the point when the likes of Netflix are capturing the zeitgeist with shows like “Stranger Things,” the streaming service’s much discussed, massively popular homage to Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, John Carpenter and so much more.

That’s what myself and co-host Joe von Appen talk about on most of this latest episode of Adjust Your Tracking.

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This is a reprint of our review from the 2016 Venice Film Festival.

No guts, no glory. Actor Brady Corbet flings himself off the cliff of his directorial debut with a defiant disregard for safety or convention that is startling, admirable and exceptionally unusual to see from a neophyte filmmaker. It is also categorically lunatic, because for all there are moments when, arms windmilling and “Geronimoooooo!” ringing out, it almost seems like he might make it to the other side, of course he doesn’t: guts will get you so far, but gravity always wins.

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Actor-turned-filmmaker Brady Corbet has had an interesting career. While he did TV work on his way up, even from a very early time in his career he was picking good projects. Starting with Catherine Hardwicke‘s “Thirteen” in 2003, by the time 2011 had rolled around he had already starred in films by Michael Haneke, Gregg Araki, Lars von Trier and more.

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For his feature length directorial debut, Brady Corbet — who already showed himself to be a potent storyteller, writing “Simon Killer” and “The Sleepwalker” — hasn’t held back on the ambition with “The Childhood Of A Leader.” The film’s bold approach certainly captured the attention of many, with the picture earning Best Debut and Best Director prizes at Venice Horizons last year.

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Forgive me, dear readers, for my tardiness of this month’s column. You probably know what they say about excuses, but I’m fine blaming this on the long holiday weekend getting in the way of work. Now that the grills have been shut off and the cooler is beer-free, we can get into what’s worth seeking out this July. Whether you need to escape into other worlds for the sheer joy of it or just need a few hours of air conditioning, I’ve got you covered for what’s coming out in theaters.

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Can the inkling of pure evil be sensed from a young, early age? If so, what would that portrait look like? Those are the thorny questions actor/filmmaker Brady Corbet looks to explore in his directorial debut, “The Childhood Of A Leader.”

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Liam Cunningham, Bérénice Bejo, Stacy Martin, Yolande Moreau, Tom Sweet and Robert Pattinson are the players in this story, which revolves around a pint-sized terror, the son of an American diplomat, who raises hell in post-World War I France, in a movie that makes it clear the child’s behavior will have wide-reaching consequences.

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Actor Brady Corbet has proved he has unique stories to tell as the screenwriter behind “Simon Killer” and “The Sleepwalker,” making it clear he has a voice worth paying attention to. Now he’s gone to the next level, directing his debut feature film “The Childhood Of A Leader.”

READ MORE: Sundance Review: ‘Simon Killer’ Loses That Lovin’ Feeling On The Streets Of Paris

Starring Liam Cunningham, Bérénice Bejo, Stacy Martin, Yolande Moreau, Tom Sweet and Robert Pattinson, the story revolves a child whose violent outbursts are just a hint at the monster he’ll be become later.

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The 30 Most Anticipated Films From 2016 We've Already Seen

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The Best And Worst Of The 2015 Venice Film Festival

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Venice Review: Brady Corbet's 'The Childhood Of A Leader' With Berenice Bejo, Stacy Martin & Robert Pattinson

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Venice: First 2 Clips From ‘Childhood Of A Leader’ Starring Bérénice Bejo, Stacy Martin, Robert Pattinson & More

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The 12 Most Anticipated Films Of The 2015 Venice Film Festival

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Venice 2015 Line-Up: 'Equals' With Kristen Stewart, 'Beasts Of No Nation,' 'The Danish Girl,' More

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'Nymphomaniac' Star Stacy Martin Joins 'Childhood Of A Leader' With Robert Pattinson, Scott Walker To Score

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Casting: 'Short Term 12' Star Keith Stanfield To Play Snoop Dogg In 'Straight Outta Compton' And More

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Robert Pattinson & Juliette Binoche Reteam For 'The Childhood Of A Leader'

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