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Review

Stars at Noon

by Jourdain Searles

Claire Denis adapts Denis Johnson’s 1986 novel about love in a time of revolution, with fascinating results.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Interviews

Jason Schwartzman: ‘Working with Wes so long, it really has become like we’re brothers’

by Hannah Strong

The long-time collaborator and star of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City speaks on their enduring friendship, Stanley Kubrick, and learning to talk without moving your mouth.
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Review

No Hard Feelings

by Marina Ashioti

Jennifer Lawrence stars as a woman hired to ​“date” a wealthy couple’s introverted son in Gene Stupnitsky’s unfunny comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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In Praise Of

In defence of The Bling Ring

by Katie Tobin

A decade since its release, Sofia Coppola’s take on teen thieves and celebrity obsession is as sharp as ever.
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Interviews

A conversation with Milena Canonero, Wes Anderson’s costume designer

by David Jenkins

The four time Oscar-winner talks her formative connections with Stanley Kubrick and how she’s able to fulfil Wes Anderson’s unique aesthetic visions.
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Review

The Super 8 Years

by Mark Asch

Annie Ernaux and her son David piece together a magical home movie essay on marriage, motherhood and the whole damn thing.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Hello, Bookstore

by Robyn Quick

An independent bookshop finds itself under threat from closure in this heartfelt doc.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Asteroid City

by David Jenkins

The maestro returns, the patented formula tweaked to blissful perfection in this witty and deeply moving exploration of the tools that we produce to help us see beyond our everyday vision.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Interviews

Wes Anderson: ‘I am drawn to mystery’

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The maestro behind Asteroid City leaves a voice note for LWLies, reflecting on naming conventions, sci-fi films, and working with his best friends.
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Home Ents

What to watch at home in June

by Anton Bitel

From Robert Eggers’ warring wickies to a duel in Edo era Japan, we bring you six unmissable treats from the world of physical media and streaming.