Contributor Adam Woodward

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Festivals

Little Joe – first look review

by Adam Woodward

A new species of plant poses a threat to humanity in Jessica Hausner’s quietly chilling sci-fi.
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Festivals

Pain and Glory – first look review

by Adam Woodward

Pedro Almodóvar bares all in this affecting portrait of a filmmaker reconciling his past triumphs and tragedies.
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Festivals

Sorry We Missed You – first look review

by Adam Woodward

Ken Loach and Paul Laverty return to Cannes with another bitter requiem for the working class.
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Newly restored collection of British Victorian film brings history to life

by Adam Woodward

The BFI’s vast archive of early cinema is available to watch online for free.
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Festivals

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood added to Cannes line-up

by Adam Woodward

Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film, starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, will receive its world premiere at the festival.
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Festivals

Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse to premiere at the 51st Directors’ Fortnight

by Adam Woodward

The American director’s Robert Pattinson-starring horror is heading to Cannes.
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Festivals

Xavier Dolan, Terrence Malick headline 72nd Cannes Film Festival

by Adam Woodward

This year’s Official Selection features new works from Jim Jarmusch, Bong Joon-ho and Jessica Hausner.
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Night of the Living Dead Live! raises Romero’s horror classic on stage

by Adam Woodward

The seminal 1968 film has been resurrected with a comedic twist.
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Festivals

The Dead Don’t Die to open the 72nd Cannes Film Festival

by Adam Woodward

Jim Jarmusch’s star-studded zombie comedy will receive its world premiere on 14 May.
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Review

Mid90s

by Adam Woodward

Infectious energy and a strong DIY ethos powers Jonah Hill’s directorial debut.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
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