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Review

Three Floors

by Trevor Johnston

Nanni Moretti grapples with the thorny topic of misogyny in his adaptation of Eshkol Nevo’s 2015 novel.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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In Praise Of

Why I love Julie Andrews’ performance in Victor/Victoria

by Sabrina Cooper

Blake Edwards’ gender-bending comedy from 1982 shows another side to the beloved actor’s range.
A man in a red cap and argyle jumper crouching on a golf course, with a group of people standing behind him.
Review

The Phantom of the Open

by Adam Woodward

Mark Rylance plays an average joe flung into the spotlight in Craig Roberts’ good-natured but bland comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Europa

by Marina Ashioti

A young Iraqi refugee seeks refuge in Bulgaria in writer/​director Haider Rashid’s heart-stopping drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Incoming

Everything we know about Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer

by Elizabeth Wiart

The British writer/​director has lined up an all-star cast for his forthcoming biopic of the father of the atom bomb.
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In Praise Of

In praise of Juno’s whimsical folk-pop soundtrack

by Hester Underhill

Featuring deep cuts from The Moldy Peaches and The Kinks, the soundtrack to Jason Reitman’s teen pregnancy comedy still holds up.
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Review

Rebellion

by Adam Solomons

This fly-on-the-wall documentary is a dicey, disappointing look at the incendiary eco-rebels known as Extinction Rebellion.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Festivals

Monstrous – first-look review

by Anton Bitel

Christina Ricci stars as a mother on the edge in director Chris Sivertson’s lakeside creature feature.
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Festivals

Deadstream – first-look review

by Anton Bitel

Joseph and Vanessa Winter blend horror and comedy in this entertaining haunted house freak-out.
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Review

Paris, 13th District

by Hannah Strong

Jacques Audiard directs a sensual city-based romance adapted from graphic novels by Adrian Tomine.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect