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Review

The Iron Claw review – a heartbreaking dissection of fraternal tragedy

by Hannah Strong

Sean Durkin’s searing new drama focuses on the incredible story of the Von Erich Brothers, who became heavyweights in the wrestling world, but were dogged by personal tragedy.

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Review

Bob Marley: One Love review – a low-calorie music bio

by David Jenkins

An ultra-conventional jukebox biog where a celebration of the music trumps a true exploration of the man.

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Review

Occupied City review – a staggeringly ambitious feat of emotional stamina

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Steven McQueen provides a haunting examination of Amsterdam under Nazi occupation in contrast to its present in his documentary adapted from Bianca Stigter’s book of the same name.

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Review

The Settlers review – a brutally violent anti-western

by David Jenkins

This haunting debut by Felipe Gálvez Haberle dismantles the violent colonial trappings of the classic western.

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Review

Your Fat Friend review – heartfelt, clear-eyed filmmaking

by Hannah Strong

Jeanie Finlay profiles writer and activist Aubrey Gordon, whose eponymous blog unexpectedly led her to become an online sensation.

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Two people, a woman in a gold dress and a man in a green suit, embrace on a dance floor with a dark, dramatic background.
Review

Argylle review – I’ve had more fun at dental appointments

by Hannah Strong

Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell attempt to add some charm to an utterly charmless script in Matthew Vaughn’s derivative spy comedy.

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Truth & Movies - A Little White Lies Podcast
Podcast

The Zone Of Interest | American Fiction + Cord Jefferson and Jeffrey Wright | Bamboozled (1994)

Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the latest movie releases. Truth & Movies has all your film needs covered, reviewing the latest releases big and small, talking to some of the most exciting filmmakers, keeping you across important industry news, and reassessing great films from days gone by with the Truth & Movies Film Club.
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Review

American Fiction review – wry literary satire is a mixed bag

by David Jenkins

Jeffrey Wright shines in a bold contemporary arts satire that doesn’t quite manage to hit all of its targets.

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Festivals

Thelma – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

June Squibb is a delight in this sweet comedy about an irrepressible 93-year-old who won’t take being scammed lying down.
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Review

The Zone of Interest review – a towering, awful masterwork

by Hannah Strong

Jonathan Glazer’s stark film about the domestic routine of the Höss family next door to Auschwitz is a colossal, profoundly disturbing achievement in filmmaking.

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