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Review

Sing Street

by David Jenkins

Once director John Carney serves up a sugary crowd-pleaser that’s too soft-centred for its own good.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Miles Ahead

by Trevor Johnston

Don Cheadle’s passionate tribute to the late jazz icon fails to hit all the right beats.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Rock the Kasbah

by David Jenkins

This turgid Afghan-based comedy will leave you wondered if Bill Murray will ever star in a good movie again.

1
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Review

Tokyo Tribe

by Mark Asch

A kaleidoscopic and intentionally lurid gangster rap battle movie from Japanese provocateur Sion Sono.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Pitch Perfect 2

by Cormac O'Brien

The further acapella antics from the Barden Bellas in this Elizabeth Banks-directed comedy sequel.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

by Adam Woodward

Unprecedented access to the Cobain archives fuels this cover-all collage documentary.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Into the Woods

by Adam Woodward

A sing-a-long review of this delightful screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Guys and Dolls (1955)

by Adam Woodward

Jean Simmons outshines Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando in this witty, all-singing all-dancing MGM classic.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

The Stone Roses: Made of Stone

by David Jenkins

Shane Meadows delivers a roistering film about extreme fandom under the subtle guise of a Stone Roses biography.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Pitch Perfect

by David Jenkins

A glossy, super lightweight comedy on collegiate a capella tournaments is saved by a few stunning moments.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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