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Review

Ferrari review – Driver is fantastic, Cruz is even better

by David Jenkins

Adam Driver portrays the single-minded Enzo Ferrari in his middle-age following the death of his son Dino in Michael Mann’s unconventional take on the biographical drama.

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Review

Priscilla review – subtle and sensational

by Hannah Strong

A star is born in Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama based on the relationship between Priscilla and Elvis Presley, with Cailee Spaeny delivering a remarkable performance.

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In Retrospect
Two anime characters - a young boy and a creature with a large nose - seated at a wooden table in a rustic interior scene with a green door and windows.
Review

The Boy and the Heron review – poetry, philosophy, pure emotion

by Mark Asch

Less a swansong and more a heronsong from the Japanese maestro Hayao Miyazaki, a mystical and ambitious message of hope for the future.

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Review

Raging Grace review – combines righteous anger with well-executed chills

by David Jenkins

An undocumented Filipina immigrant secures a care job to provide a better life for her young daughter, but it turns out to be something more sinister in Paris Zarcilla’s horror.

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Review

Next Goal Wins review – chillingly eager to please

by Mark Asch

Taika Waititi’s feel-good comedy about the plight of a hapless Samoan football team strives for nothing more than maintaining the status quo.

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Home Ents

What to watch at home in December

by Anton Bitel

Samurai, demon dolls, an actor-murderer and RoboCop are some of the gems to catch up on while you’re relaxing this holiday season.
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In Praise Of

Why I love Kevin Conroy’s performance in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

by Kevin Bui

The voice actor brought his life experience to the role of the Caped Crusader, and in the process gave us a batman for the ages.
Truth & Movies - A Little White Lies Podcast
Podcast

Best Films Of 2023 Special

On Truth & Movies this week, LWLies’ Editor David Jenkins and Digital Editor Hannah Strong join host Leila Latif to discuss their favourite films of the year.
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Review

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review – a superhero sequel that sinks

by David Jenkins

Aggressively unmemorable return to a garish CGI Atlantis in which Jason Momoa’s sub-aqua regent wards off another potential apocalypse.

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In Retrospect
Three middle-aged women in somber attire, likely at a funeral. One woman wears a black hat, another a long dark coat, and the third a long black coat. They appear somber and reflective, walking together.
Review

Sweet Sue review – a strange, disjointed film

by David Jenkins

Leo Leigh’s likeable but wonky feature debut offers a meandering trawl through the doomed love life of a mature party shop owner.

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