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Nightbitch – first-look review

by Jourdain Searles

Amy Adams is on great form in Marielle Heller’s adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s novel about a new mother who is alarmed discover she is turning into a dog.

Speak No Evil | In Camera + Naqqash Khalid | Electrical Gaza (2015)

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the English-language remake of Speak No Evil. We also review the mind-bending world of In Camera and spoke to it’s director Naqqash Khalid. Finally, for film club we revisit Naqqash’s choice Electrical Gaza.

Sick suburban solidarity in two unappreciated John Waters gems

by Juan Barquin

While considered by many to be minor works, Serial Mom and A Dirty Shame represent some of our contemporary concerns and anxieties while offering a surprisingly wholesome view of queer community.

Saturday Night – first-look review

by Mark Asch

Jason Reitman pans back to 1975 and Lorne Michaels’ ambitious plans for a live broadcast sketch show in his fanfiction retelling of SNL’s inception.

Will & Harper – a charming but impersonal road trip movie

by Juan Barquin

Will Ferrell and his best friend Harper Steele embark on a cross-country road trip, reflecting on Steele’s experiences as a recently out trans woman, in Josh Greenbaum’s meandering but sweet documentary.

Speak No Evil review – an effective game of cat and mouse

by David Jenkins

James McAvoy is a blast as the overly-friendly patriarch who invites unwitting tourists back to his west country stack for fun and games.

In Camera review – a star is born in Nabhaan Rizwan

by Hannah Strong

Naqqash Khalid’s inventive feature debut is a spiky take on navigating the British film industry as a non-white actor.

The Queen Of My Dreams review – exceptionally pleasant

by Grace Dodd

Fawzia Mirza’s joyful, Bollywood-inspired debut feature explores a tumultuous mother-daughter relationship.

Out of Place at the Locarno Film Festival

by Esmé Holden

Esmé Holden offers a heartfelt reflection on the highs and lows of her first time attending the Locarno Film Festival.

What is ‘brat’ cinema?

by Grace Dodd

Charli XCX’s cultural phenomenon speaks to a cinematic canon of reckless, ruthless movies – putting women and girls front and centre.