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Review

Escape from Mogadishu

by Kambole Campbell

Ryoo Seung-Wan’s action-thriller sees North and South Korean diplomats cooperate in order to escape the onset of the Somalian Civil War.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

The Worst Person in the World

by Hannah Strong

Norwegian master Joachim Trier concludes his Oslo trilogy with a sweeping romance, featuring a star-making turn from Renate Reinsve.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Master

by Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Regina Hall stars as a college professor beset by malevolent forces in Mariama Diallo’s misjudged debut feature.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Three Floors

by Trevor Johnston

Nanni Moretti grapples with the thorny topic of misogyny in his adaptation of Eshkol Nevo’s 2015 novel.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

The Phantom of the Open

by Adam Woodward

Mark Rylance plays an average joe flung into the spotlight in Craig Roberts’ good-natured but bland comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Europa

by Marina Ashioti

A young Iraqi refugee seeks refuge in Bulgaria in writer/​director Haider Rashid’s heart-stopping drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Paris, 13th District

by Hannah Strong

Jacques Audiard directs a sensual city-based romance adapted from graphic novels by Adrian Tomine.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Metamorphosis of Birds

by David Jenkins

Catarina Vasconcelos’ hybrid documentary explores family lineage in an inventive and soulful manner.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, an adult man and a young girl, engaged in conversation at a workbench. The room is bright orange.
Review

Red Rocket

by Ella Kemp

Simon Rex plays a washed-up porn actor in Sean Baker’s sparkling character study set around the Texan fringes.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Hive

by Fatima Sheriff

A woman with a missing husband turns to an interesting money-making venture in Blerta Basholli’s intriguing drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect