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A young woman with long blonde hair and a thoughtful expression in an indoor setting with colourful abstract patterns on the walls.
Review

Midsommar

by Hannah Strong

Florence Pugh runs afoul of a Swedish cult in director Ari Aster’s toothless follow-up to Hereditary.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with curly hair and a checked shirt playing an electric guitar on stage, singing into a microphone.
Review

Yesterday

by David Jenkins

The Beatles’ sublime songbook is the subject of this sadly underpowered and incurious romantic Britcom.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Group of five women in red tops and jeans standing and embracing in a bar setting.
Review

Support the Girls

by Manuela Lazic

Andrew Bujalski’s workplace comedy, set in a Hooters-style sports bar, offers a sly critique of the patriarchy.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Woman operating a sewing machine, sewing red fabric on a dark background.
Review

In Fabric

by Anton Bitel

Peter Strickland spins a yarn about a haunted dress in this fashionable freakout.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman lying on a bed, her face partially obscured in shadow, wearing a light-coloured garment.
Review

Mari

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Bobbi Jene Smith shines in this intimate dance-drama from first-time writer/​director Georgia Parris.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man reclining on rocky terrain, surrounded by discarded belongings and debris.
Review

The Flood

by David Jenkins

The worthy cause of asylum in Europe is the subject of this hand-wringing political drama.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people wielding pistols in a room with dark furniture and decor.
Review

The Captor

by David Jenkins

Ethan Hawke gets his scream on as the bank robber who coined the first recorded example of Stockholm Syndrome.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A group of people walking down a cobbled street in autumn. Several individuals wearing coats, jackets, and hats as they stroll along the path.
Review

A Season in France

by David Jenkins

A family of African refugees in Paris grapple with the asylum system in Mahamat-Saleh Haroun’s dismaying drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people embracing under colourful stage lights, their faces obscured.
Review

Gloria Bell

by Ella Kemp

Julianne Moore plays a divorcé stepping to her own beat in Sebastián Lelio’s remake of his 2013 drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Smiling woman in black jacket seated at desk with microphone and mug, in front of city skyline.
Review

Late Night

by Hannah Strong

Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling are a joy to watch in this cosily conventional TV industry satire.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect