Most independent films shown at RiverRun have not been rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. For those films not rated by MPAA, RiverRun organizers have devised their own rating system. Here it is:

MT: Mature — Significant mature content.

TN: Teen+ — May have some mature content.

FM: Family Friendly — Suitable for children as young as 8-12.

You are still advised to use your best judgment when taking children or teens to the movies.

Reviewers for Relish used a four-star scoring system. Here's what the stars mean.

 Four stars – one of the best I've ever seen

 Three and 1/2 – excellent

 Three – very good

 Two and 1/2 – good

 Two – so-so/average

 One and 1/2 – not so hot

 One star – awful

We reviewed far more movies than we have space to run in print, so go to our special RiverRun section online to read more RiverRun reviews. Here some of our reviews, in alphabetical order:

 35 Shots of Rum,  (Three and 1/2 stars) Part of the Contemporary French Masters Spotlight. In French with English subtitles. MT. 8 p.m. April 11, Aperture 1.

"35 Shots of Rum" is a much quieter movie than its title implies. It focuses on the relationship between widower Lionel (Alex Descas) and his daughter Josephine (Mati Diop). He's a man of few words who works as a conductor for the commuter-rail system. She's a student who ponders global issues. Both have admirers within their apartment building — Lionel has been loved for years by Gabrielle, a chain-smoking, taxi driver whose unrequited affection for him is poignant, bordering on pathetic. And Josephine has caught the eye of handsome neighbor Noe. But both seem indifferent to their suitors. Their father-daughter bond is so strong that few have been able to penetrate their world. But that begins to change, and director Claire Denis explores what that means for both. There's not a lot of action here. The drama comes from the everyday moments that the characters share. It's an understated film, but one worth seeing.