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Features

A young woman with a large afro hairstyle seated in the rear of a car, with a man in the background.
Festivals

Alice – first-look review

by Leila Latif

KeKe Palmer plays an enslaved woman who makes a shocking discovery in Krystin Ver Linden’s misjudged thriller.
Two men, one with glasses and a beard and the other with long hair, standing together and looking thoughtful.
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Something in the Dirt – first-look review

by Anton Bitel

Filmmaking duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead discover an ominous paranormal entity in their meta fifth feature.
Man in black bowler hat and pinstriped suit standing outside stately building, holding walking cane.
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Living – first-look review

by Ariel Klinghoffer

Oliver Hermanus presents an understated reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru, written by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Two people, a woman with curly hair and a man in a striped shirt, standing together outdoors.
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Lucy and Desi – first-look review

by Emma Fraser

Amy Poehler directs this intimate portrait of the legendary TV couple, creators of the sitcom I Love Lucy.
Two people, a man wearing an orange beanie and a woman with long brown hair, in a dim indoor setting.
Festivals

When You Finish Saving the World – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Jesse Eisenberg makes his directorial debut with an adaptation of his own highly-praised podcast drama.
Two people, a man and a woman, sitting at a wooden table in a dimly lit room, engaged in conversation. Warm lighting from candles and a chandelier creates a cosy, intimate atmosphere.
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Fresh – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

It’s a classic tale of boy eats girl in Mimi Cave’s directorial debut, but the flavour profile is off.
A pensive woman with a shaved head resting her hands on her face, gazing directly at the camera in a black and white portrait.
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Nothing Compares – first-look review

by Ed Gibbs

A direct and intimate look at the turbulent life of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor.
Animated characters in a desert setting, one with angel wings, engaging in a confrontation.
Festivals

We Met in Virtual Reality – first-look review

by Ed Gibbs

The first feature doc to be shot entirely inside the world of social VR is a rich, uplifting experience.
Two people, a man and a woman, seated in a dimly lit room, gazing out of a window at a snowy, forested landscape.
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Dual – first-look review

by Brianna Zigler

Riley Stearns’ latest boasts an intriguing premise and a solid central performance, but its vagueness is to is detriment.
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Interviews

George MacKay: ‘I find the development of morality fascinating’

by Katie Goh

One of the UK’s most promising young actors reveals how contemporary politics influenced his role in Munich: The Edge of War.