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A man with a moustache stands in front of a steam train in the snow.
Review

Murder on the Orient Express

by David Jenkins

The potency of Agatha Christie’s 1934 novel shines through the glossy, high-camp screen adaptation.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person wearing a black top and red accessories, sitting on the ground in a dark, industrial-looking setting.
Review

Jigsaw

by Elena Lazic

The Saw franchise is rebooted with a pair of hot horror directors behind the tiller. Unfortunately, it’s not enough.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A bald man with a bruised face wearing a light blue shirt stands in front of a grey vehicle.
Review

Brawl in Cell Block 99

by Ed Gibbs

Vince Vaughn plays against type to spectacular effect in an intense prison drama that’s not for the faint-hearted.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man wearing a green coat standing in a snowy, forested area.
Review

The Snowman

by Manuela Lazic

Michael Fassbender heads up this dodgy Nordic noir based on a novel by bestselling thriller writer Jo Nesbø.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Blood Simple. (1984)

by David Jenkins

The Coen brothers heroically bleak debut feature still shines over thirty years since its inception.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, seated on the ground outside a building. The man wears a cowboy hat and jacket, while the woman has dark hair and is wearing dark clothing.
Review

Wind River

by Elena Lazic

Sicario screenwriter Taylor Sheridan helms this icy crime drama set on a Native American reservation.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

The Ghoul

by David Jenkins

This ambitious shoestring psycho thriller shoots for the Moon but doesn’t quite make it off the launchpad.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Hounds of Love

by Manuela Lazic

A gory, unexpectedly profound Aussie serial killer horror from actor-turned-director Ben Young.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men, one young and one older, in an intense discussion, with serious expressions on their faces.
Review

Baby Driver

by Charles Bramesco

Edgar Wright’s finely-tuned latest is a glorious joyride that will leave you spinning.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Dangerous Game

by Greg Evans

Calum ​“Son of George” Best leads a Z‑list cast in this ludicrously silly British crime thriller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect