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Review

Apostasy

by David Jenkins

The dark chasm between traditional religion and modern living is the subject of Daniel Kokotajlo’s harrowing debut feature.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

The Nun (1966)

by David Jenkins

A welcome re-release of Jacques Rivette’s second feature, a ferocious and lightly erotic takedown of organised religion.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Cocote

by David Jenkins

A rare and troubling cinematic foray to the Dominican Republic in this surreal, rustic revenge yarn.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

The Secret of Marrowbone

by David Jenkins

Despite boasting a talented young cast, Sergio G Sánchez’s creepy chamber piece doesn’t add up to much.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Whitney

by David Jenkins

This reveal-all documentary about the late pop icon Whitney Huston from director Kevin Macdonald makes for compelling viewing.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Vagabond (1985)

by David Jenkins

A welcome re-release of Agnés Varda’s best film, chronicling the final days of a French wanderer in search of freedom.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Review

Leave No Trace

by David Jenkins

Debra Granik’s tender story of a father and daughter living off the grid is one of the year’s very best.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Interviews

Debra Granik: ‘This film is about the difference between want and need’

by David Jenkins

The director of Leave No Trace talks about the possibility of a total disconnect from the system.
Review

Freak Show

by David Jenkins

Alex Lawthor struggles to bring his underwritten lead character to life in this gay-themed teen drama from Trudie Styler.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

In the Fade

by David Jenkins

A fully-invested Diane Kruger can’t save this reactionary trash which masquerades as a thoughtful art film.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect

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