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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile – first look review

by Hannah Strong

Zac Efron gives the performance of his career in a film which only scratches the surface of its subject.
A young woman with a pained expression, her face bloodied and bruised, staring directly at the camera against a dark background.
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The Nightingale – first look review

by Hannah Strong

Jennifer Kent follows up The Babadook with a devastating interrogation of Australia’s dark past.
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Native Son – first look review

by Hannah Strong

Moonlight’s Ashton Sanders stars in this contemporary adaptation of Richard Wright’s 1938 novel.
A man, dressed in a suit, sits in a room with framed photographs on the wall and books on a table.
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Untouchable – first look review

by Hannah Strong

This urgent Harvey Weinstein documentary seeks to get to the root of our culture of sexual abuse.
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Honey Boy – first look review

by Hannah Strong

Shia LaBeouf plays his own father in this frank exploration of his experiences as a child star.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind – first look review

by Adam Woodward

Chiwetel Ejiofor steps behind the camera for this Netflix-backed true story of human survival.
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Explore the films of Elaine May at the 2019 Glasgow Film Festival

by David Jenkins

A full retrospective of this beloved director’s work caps off a tantalising programme.
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Jonah Hill’s Mid90s to open the 2019 Glasgow Film Festival

by Adam Woodward

This year’s GFF kicks off with the actor’s directorial debut, while Brian Welsh’s Beats closes proceedings.
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The Sundance Film Festival announces its most diverse line-up yet

by Little White Lies

Park City’s prestigious indie extravaganza promises familiar faces and new discoveries aplenty in 2019.
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The 10 best films from Tallinn Black Nights 2018

by Patrick Gamble

A Tibetan road movie and Germany’s answer to Kids were among the highlights at this year’s POFF.