Drama Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Drama

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Review

The Nun (1966)

by David Jenkins

A welcome re-release of Jacques Rivette’s second feature, a ferocious and lightly erotic takedown of organised religion.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man wearing a white shirt and black tie on a public transport vehicle.
Review

Cocote

by David Jenkins

A rare and troubling cinematic foray to the Dominican Republic in this surreal, rustic revenge yarn.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two women wearing winter coats, hats and scarves walking outdoors.
Review

Pin Cushion

by Eve Jones

A mother and daughter strive to start afresh in Deborah Haywood’s moving debut feature.

3
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4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman with dark hair and a pensive expression, illuminated by a moody, shadowy light.
Review

The Secret of Marrowbone

by David Jenkins

Despite boasting a talented young cast, Sergio G Sánchez’s creepy chamber piece doesn’t add up to much.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman with curled blonde hair wearing a blue jacket, looking pensive against a dark, red-tinted background.
Review

Vertigo (1958)

by Lillian Crawford

Alfred Hitchcock’s lofty thriller is back on the big screen in time for its 60th anniversary.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Racer and the Jailbird

by Hannah Strong

Matthias Schoenaerts and Adèle Exarchopoulos couple up in this naff Belgian crime-drama.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man wearing a black priest's robe, holding an open book, standing in front of a church altar with a cross and stained glass windows.
Review

First Reformed

by Hannah Strong

A preacher struggles with a crisis of faith in Paul Schrader’s mind-bending spiritual drama.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Mary Shelley

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Elle Fanning’s central performance aside, there’s little to stir the blood in this biopic from Wadjda director Haifaa Al-Mansour.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person in a purple poncho with a pensive expression, standing in a rural landscape with trees in the background.
Review

Vagabond (1985)

by David Jenkins

A welcome re-release of Agnés Varda’s best film, chronicling the final days of a French wanderer in search of freedom.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A man with dark hair and a serious expression stands in a desolate outdoor setting, wearing a dark green coat.
Review

Sicario 2: Soldado

by Adam Woodward

Benicio Del Toro is at his formidable best in this deeply cynical and scattershot cartel saga sequel.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect