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Interviews

Mati Diop: ‘We’re witnessing an awakening of consciousness’

by Rógan Graham

The maker of the remarkable prizewinning docu-essay hybrid, Dahomey, on the film’s urgent anti-colonial message.
Truth & Movies - A Little White Lies Podcast
Podcast

Venom: The Last Dance | The Room Next Door | Dahomey

On Truth & Movies this week there are three very different new releases being discussed. First up, Tom Hardy returns for Venom : The Last Dance. We then talk all things Pedro Almodovar’s The Room Next Door and Mati Diop’s Dahomey.
Review

Venom: The Last Dance review – air-headed escapism

by David Jenkins

Tom Hardy seems tired and confused in this comic book sci-fi sequel that hasn’t got an original bone in its alien symbiote body.

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2
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Review

Emilia Pérez review – a musical that barely wants to be a musical

by Juan Barquin

This ghastly musical melodrama from Jacques Audiard tells of a Mexican cartel boss’ gender affirming surgery.

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Not Movies

Deciphering Don Hertzfeldt’s ME

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The latest short film from the independent animation legend is an elusive oddity even by Don Hertzfeldt’s standards.
Review

The Room Next Door review – something is missing

by Hannah Strong

Pedro Almodóvar makes his English-language debut with an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s What Are You Going Through, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton as old friends who reunite in a time of crisis.

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3
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Review

Dahomey review – a blueprint for anti-colonialist action

by David Jenkins

Mati Diop offers a creative and moving guide to discussing anti-colonialist action in her very fine follow-up to 2019’s Atlantics.

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Review

The Crime is Mine review – Huppert steals the show

by Emily Maskell

François Ozon’s first foray into crime comedy boasts bags of charm and a biting feminist edge.

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3
In Retrospect

Can a 100-year-old cinema survive without a venue?

by Ami Guest

Belfast’s Strand cinema is a gorgeous relic from a bygone era – but as the picturehouse closes its doors for a much-needed renovation, the team have relocated to an old shopping centre.
Review

A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things review – effusive ode to Willie Barns-Graham

by Marina Ashioti

Mark Cousins’ lyrical exploration into the life and work of a little-known modernist painter from Scotland.

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