BROTHERS BY BLOOD – Character study into childhood events affecting adult choices within the dynamics of a small-time Irish crime family in New York. Matthias Schoenerts, one of my faves, delivers his usual subtle (but intense) performance. I always find the thoughtfulness of his work interesting. I didn’t quite understand the final scene, but I liked this film nonetheless. It has an artsy Cannes Film Festival feel to it and very little violence for a mobster movie. Cheers! Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 0.