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Review

Sentimental Value review – moving, sharp and quick-witted

by Hannah Strong

Renate Reinsve plays an actress struggling with the sudden return of her estranged father in Joachim Trier’s latest drama.

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4
In Retrospect
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Top Ranking

The 30 best films of 2025

by LWLies

With stormy seas ahead in the world of cinema, we celebrate the good and the great from another spectacular year for the medium.
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Opinion

Coming of age with Rob Reiner

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

In the wake of this Hollywood titan’s sudden and tragic demise, we look back at the life and work of an artist whose life was powered by empathy and humour.
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Review

Avatar: Fire and Ash review – another James Cameron must-see

by Kambole Campbell

We’re back on digital paradise of Pandora for this quietly radical sequel in which eye-popping action is combined with the director’s own geopolitical frustration with the world right now.

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4
In Retrospect
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In Praise Of

Strangers in Paradise: The Radical Loneliness of Turtle Diary

by Thom Brogan

As John Irvin’s underseen turtle heist comedy turns 40, its charming depiction of aloneness as a liberating lifestyle choice continues to make quiet waves.
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Review

Lurker review – an excellent showcase for Théodore Pellerin

by Hannah Strong

Théodore Pellerin shines in Alex Russell’s thriller about a young man’s parasocial relationship with a musician. 

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4
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Review

Christmas, Again review – a perfectly-rounded Yuletide bauble

by David Jenkins

This indie gem from 2014 comes to UK cinemas for the first time, and it’s an example of elite Holiday season cinema.

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4
In Retrospect
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Review

Eleanor the Great review – has all the personality of a New York tourism board advert

by Hannah Strong

June Squibb plays a spirited nonagenarian who moves back to New York from Florida in Scarlett Johansson’s underwhelming directorial debut.

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2
In Retrospect
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Review

Ella McCay review – comfort food reheated, with a synthetic aftertaste

by Anna Stafford

James L Brooks’ sweet, steady slice of political idealism entertains in the moment but rarely dares to surprise.

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In Praise Of

A Different Kind of Holiday Affair: Carol at 10

by Desirae Embree

As Todd Haynes’s classic love story turns 10, Carol invites us to reimagine the holidays.

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