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Two young people embracing at sunset in a field.
Review

Close

by Hannah Strong

The dissolution of a tight friendship and a subsequent tragedy have a profound impact on the life of 13-year-old Léo in Lukas Dhont’s poignant drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two young girls, one holding a stuffed animal, conversing in a room with various shelves and objects.
Review

I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)

by David Jenkins

A mother attempts to scrape together a deposit for a house over a single day in Kelley Kali and Angelique Molina’s dramatically-underpowered response to post-pandemic life.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Person wearing long coat walking through grassy field towards mountains.
Review

Fashion Reimagined

by Saskia Lloyd Gaiger

The story of Amy Powney and her journey to create truly sustainable and ethical clothes oscillates between the fascinating and the tiresome.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three medical staff members examining a patient, all wearing scrubs and a lab coat. The patient appears surprised, with a shocked expression on their face.
The Oscar Goes To...

Why Jackass Forever deserves the Best Editing Academy Award

by Callie Petch

Comedy is a frequently overlooked genre when it comes to prestigious awards, but Jackass Forever proves that it takes a lot of effort to effortlessly look foolish.
A person wearing a paper bag over their head, sitting in a doorway. The person is wearing a striped shirt and appears to be smiling.
Incoming

Has The Cure For Insomnia finally been found?

by Joe Flockhart

The whereabouts of John Henry Timmis VI’s punishing 85-hour epic have been a mystery for decades, but online sleuths appear closer than ever to tracking down a copy.
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a blanket, nestled in an adult's arms.
Festivals

Notre Corps – first-look review

by Carly Mattox

Set within a Parisian gynecological clinic, Claire Simon’s powerful documentary focuses on the myriad stories of patients who seek advice and care.
Young Asian man with dishevelled hair and facial injuries, wearing a green jacket.
In Praise Of

Why I love Song Kang-ho’s performance in The Host

by Rory Doherty

In Bong Joon-ho’s thrilling monster movie, the South Korean actor is tremendous as a hapless father attempting to save his young daughter.
A man with short dark hair wearing a chequered shirt, looks surprised and is holding a gun.
In Praise Of

Why I love Carl Franklin’s One False Move

by Alexander Boucher

Franklin’s 1992 thriller about a small-town cop facing off against a murderous trio cuts to the heart of police corruption and racial otherness.
Group of four people, diverse ethnicities, wearing casual summer clothing, posing and smiling in an outdoor setting.
The Oscar Goes To...

Why Fire Island deserves the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar

by Emma Fraser

Joel Kim Booster’s delightful modern take on Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice is the contemporary romance we deserve.
A woman in a pink top standing next to a large, dark bear in a forested setting.
Review

Cocaine Bear

by Saskia Lloyd Gaiger

A rag-tag group must outwit a bear on a drug-filled rampage in an American national park in Elizabeth Banks’ gory comedy-thriller.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect