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Close-up portrait of Théodore Pellerin with dramatic blue and orange lighting casting contrasting colours across face, emphasising bright blue eyes.
San Sebastian Film Festival

Lurker – first-look review

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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Review

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey review – Kogonada operates on a grander scale

by Iana Murray

The Korean-American brings out the best in Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie in his impressive studio-backed odyssey through past and present.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man with beard driving lorry, wearing red patterned shirt, beaded mirror hanging from roof, view through windscreen.
Review

One Battle After Another review – another slam-dunk for PTA

by David Jenkins

A scorching political thriller (with a heart!) from Paul Thomas Anderson that presents a filmmaker at the apex of his powers.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Journeys

A film feast for the senses in the Italian Alps

by Vincent Leung

At the Bergamo Food Film Fest, a thoughtful ensemble of shorts and off-screen culinary events gave audiences a lot to sink their teeth into.
Two men with grey hair lean towards each other across green table, one in yellow shirt, other in dark blue jacket, institutional background.
Review

Steve review – OTT in all respects

by David Jenkins

Cillian Murphy is a harried headmaster at a school for troubled boys in this frantic and uneven adaptation of Max Porter’s poetic novella, ​‘Shy’.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people standing on pedestrian bridge with red railings, white concrete surface, and grey building facade in background.
Review

Happyend review – a fraying coming-of-age story in a politicized dystopia

by Alexander Mooney

A group of teens rebel against the authoritarian surveillance state of a near-future Tokyo in Neo Sora’s debut narrative feature.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in black tops against pastel pink and blue cloudy background with scattered geometric shapes and symbols.
Deep Cuts

Playground Love: How Air scored The Virgin Suicides

by Paul Weedon

The French electronic duo were the musical backbone behind Sofia Coppola’s startling debut. A 25th anniversary reissue saw them reconstructing much of their work from scratch.
Person in profile with closed eyes against blurred blue background, warm golden lighting on face.
Review

From Ground Zero: Stories from Gaza review – a disjointed but urgent anthology

by Nadira Begum

A collection of 22 short films by Palestinian filmmakers captures the reality of life in Gaza since Israel’s renewed invasion.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man in yellow top mid-golf swing on lawn with green shed, hedge boundary, and garden borders in background.
Review

​​The Golden Spurtle review – very sweet, not very salty

by David Jenkins

The World Porridge-making Championships are the subject of Constantine Costi’s wholesome doc.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Rock band performing on stage with blue stage lighting, smoke effects, and geometric backdrop. Musicians with guitars and keyboards visible.
Review

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues review – depressing sequel to a comic masterwork

by David Jenkins

The iconic Brit metal trio come out of retirement for one final star-studded gig. Frankly, they shouldn’t have bothered.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect

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