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The 20 best home entertainment releases of 2020

by David Jenkins

Our round-up of the year’s finest physical releases, some of which helped us through the dark times of lockdown.
Review

The Mole Agent

by David Jenkins

This whimsical documentary traces an undercover spy mission for a doddery Chilean pensioner.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Liberté

by David Jenkins

A group of exiled libertines engage in a moonlit orgy in director Albert Serra’s puckish historical romp.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Host

by David Jenkins

Innovative tech-powered horror miniature which trades on the hazards of the pandemic lockdown.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

by David Jenkins

Occasionally interesting, overly glossy profile doc on the fiercely independent and outspoken Pogues frontman.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Falling

by David Jenkins

Viggo Mortensen steps behind the camera for this observational drama about bridging generational divides.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Interviews

It’s All True: A Conversation with David Fincher

by David Jenkins

The master filmmaker behind Mank on Orson Welles, Pauline Kael and realising a passion project after a 30-year wait.
Review

Nimic

by David Jenkins

Matt Dillon joins Yorgos Lanthimos for this bizarre short about a New York cellist whose life is usurped by a passer-by.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Red, White and Blue

by David Jenkins

John Boyega tackles institutional bigotry within the Metropolitan Police in Steve McQueen’s searing anti-racism drama.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
In Praise Of

Looking into the heart of Miller’s Crossing

by David Jenkins

The Coen brothers’ classic gangland neo-noir remains one of their most potent and illusive works.

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