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A brief journey through the Valley, Hollywood’s “real” next door neighbour

by Sabrina Cooper

From Valley Girl to Pulp Fiction and now Licorice Pizza, the San Fernando Valley is a familiar on-screen setting.
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Wes Anderson’s is making an other Roald Dahl adaptation for Netflix

by Charles Bramesco

He’ll direct The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar with Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role.
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Review

The 355

by Marina Ashioti

Jessica Chastain’s passion project is a questionable espionage thriller that flaunts its international cast of A‑Listers.

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Minyan

by Rafa Sales Ross

Eric Steele ventures into narrative filmmaking with a lacklustre adaptation of David Bezmozgis’ queer coming-of-age story.

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In Praise Of

Why What’s Up, Doc? remains a perfect screwball comedy

by Meg Walters

Peter Bogdanovich’s 1972 homage to the Hollywood romantic comedies of old is chaotic, silly, and utterly joyful.
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Review

Ailey

by Marina Ashioti

This tender and affecting documentary on a visionary of contemporary dance offers a glimpse of the man behind the genius.

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Munich: The Edge of War

by Josh Slater-Williams

Netflix rings in the new year with an austere World War Two espionage thriller from director Christian Schwochow.

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Review

A Hero

by Adam Solomons

Asghar Farhadi’s exceptional Iran-centred drama is a soulful reflection on the morality of crime.

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Peter Jackson will bring The Beatles’ famed rooftop concert to IMAX cinemas

by Charles Bramesco

The highlight sequence of the recent Get Back documentary will be seen as never before.
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Review

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

by Lydia Figes

Benedict Cumberbatch is electric in Will Sharpe’s tumultuous portrait of a cat lover extraordinaire, supported by a stellar cast.

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