the international ensemble cast includes tom holland — best known for playing spider—man — bill skardgardress, robert pattinson as a philandering preacher, and mia wasikowska as the poor soul with a fatal trust in religious authority. directed by antonio campos — taking a major step up from such previous features as simon killer and christine — this unwieldy epic is broodingly lensed on 35mm by versatile cinematographer lol crawley, who perfectly captures the darkness that seeps through each disparate scenario. and, though he wasn't one for praying, arvin would often drive herand keep her company. but it's the voice of author donald ray pollock that really holds things together, with his narration leading us through the labyrinthine plot twists and capturing the mix of horror and humour at the heart of this deliciously ripe melodrama. excuse me, preacher. you got time for a sinner? is nature a gigantic cat? and, if so, who strokes its back? i'll leave you with news of a new movie that comes to digital download on monday — michael almereyda's tesla. ethan hawke stars in this latest film ab