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Review

Fatima

by Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Marco Pontecorvo’s religious drama about an apparition of the Virgin Mary is unlikely to convert non-believers.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men standing in a rural landscape, one wearing glasses.
Review

Supernova

by David Jenkins

Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth are on career-best form in Harry Macqueen’s poignant road movie romance.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Diverse group of people celebrating, waving, and appearing joyful in front of a "Country N87" sign.
Review

Nashville (1975)

by Glenn Heath Jr

Robert Altman’s show-stopping musical mosaic returns to UK cinemas in a sparkling new 4K restoration.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Blonde woman taking selfie in red outfit and room.
Review

Sweat

by Emily Maskell

Magnus von Horn’s character study of a Polish fitness influencer is an incisive comment on social media.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man wearing a hat and glasses, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
Review

It Must Be Heaven

by Charles Bramesco

Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman goes in search of parallels to his homeland in this charming road movie.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Elderly man with grey hair and beard sitting in a chair, wearing a dark green jumper.
Review

The Father

by Hannah Strong

Anthony Hopkins is at the peak of his acting powers in this moving drama about the banality of ageing.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Person with dark curly hair wearing a white shirt and dark jacket standing in an indoor setting.
Review

Shiva Baby

by Flora Spencer Grant

Rachel Sennott gives a standout performance in this anxiety-inducing comedy set at a Jewish wake.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A bloodied, bandaged older man with a grave expression on his face.
Review

The Amusement Park

by Anton Bitel

George A Romero’s long-lost public service announcement captures the inherent horrors of old age.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man in dark jacket holding a lit match in a dark interior setting.
Review

Nobody

by Lou Thomas

Bob Odenkirk turns action hero in this effective beat ​’em up from John Wick writer Derek Kolstad.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person wearing a beige top sits in a forest, surrounded by pine trees.
Review

Land

by Adam Woodward

Robin Wright directs and stars in this affecting if slight portrait of a woman attempting to escape her grief.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect