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In Praise Of

In praise of Isabel Sandoval

by Lillian Crawford

Though her work remains undistributed in the UK, her superb film and TV episodes show an immense and unique talent on the rise.
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Review

Futura

by Trevor Johnston

Alice Rohrwacher, Pietro Marcello and Francesco Munzi offer an illuminating portrayal of Italian youth in the midst of global uncertainty.

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In Retrospect
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Review

Brian and Charles

by Laura Venning

Jim Archer expands on his 2017 short film about an eccentric Welsh inventor and his robot companion with a feature-length adaptation.

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In Retrospect
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Incoming

The first trailer for David O. Russell’s Amsterdam catches stars in a national mystery

by Charles Bramesco

Margot Robbie, John David Washington, and Christian Bale lead as a trio of friends caught in a murder case.
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Festivals

The Edinburgh International Film Festival returns following two virtual editions

by Molly Mortimer

A new creative director, new programme strands and a new vision promise a big return for the world’s oldest film festival.
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Review

Thor: Love and Thunder

by Adam Woodward

Taika Waititi returns to the MCU five years after Thor: Ragnarok with a disappointing sequel sorely lacking in charm and imagination.

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In Retrospect
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Incoming

The BIFAs look to the future by introducing gender-neutral acting categories

by Charles Bramesco

Gender isn’t binary, and awards programs ought to reflect that simple truth.
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Home Ents

Revisiting Tremors, the cult monster western with a sense of humour

by Anton Bitel

Ron Underwood’s 1990 giant worm flick gets the ultra HD treatment care of Arrow Films.
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Incoming

Andrew Haigh’s upcoming Strangers makes lovers of Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal

by Charles Bramesco

As the two men form a unique bond, Scott’s haunted by the memory of his long-deceased parents.
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In Praise Of

Revisiting Le Havre’s portrait of the migrant crisis 10 years on

by Bora Rex

Aki Kaurismäki’s drama remains sadly relevant as refugees and migrants face perilous journeys and human rights abuses in search of better lives.