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Masters of Suspense: On Park Chan-wook’s love of Alfred Hitchcock

by David Jenkins

Decision to Leave reframes the blueprint of Hitchcock’s Vertigo, but it’s not the first time Park Chan-wook has looked back to this classic-era muse.
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Films to last a lifetime – RIP Jean-Luc Godard

by David Jenkins

In memory of one of cinema’s most formidable and pathfinding talents, who has died at the age of 91.
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My Policeman – first-look review

by David Jenkins

This compelling, queer-edged melodrama starring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin charts the fall-out of impossible passions.
Review

Both Sides of the Blade

by David Jenkins

Juliette Binoche and Vincent Lindon deliver the dramatic goods in French master Claire Denis’ nuanced exploration of married life.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Other People’s Children – first-look review

by David Jenkins

Rebecca Zlotowski’s wistful character study of a woman navigating the highs and lows of middle age bursts with passion and insight.
Review

Black Mail

by David Jenkins

An online porn addict becomes the target for pantomime Russian cyber crims in this twisty, London-set thriller.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Official Competition

by David Jenkins

Penélope Cruz excels as a preening arthouse filmmaker in this delicious satire of making art without compromise.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

I Came By

by David Jenkins

George MacKay plays a graffiti artist who uncovers a dark secret in Babak Anvari’s effective – but distractingly ugly – new thriller.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Group of people standing on a wooden boat in the middle of the ocean, wearing casual summer clothing.
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Human Flowers of Flesh – first-look review

by David Jenkins

Helena Wittman’s extraordinary seafaring anti-epic is a prime contender for the big prize at the 2022 Locarno Film Festival.
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Little Ones – first-look review

by David Jenkins

Debut director Julie Lerat-Gersant offers up a vivid character study of a pregnant teen who’s adamant to give up her baby.

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