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LWLies Recommends

A young woman with dark hair wearing a denim jacket and holding a map in a rural setting.
Review

Trenque Lauquen review – compulsive and completely absorbing

by David Jenkins

One of 2023’s most aston­ish­ing films comes in the form of a two-part opus about a woman drawn to mys­tery that takes a few cues from Twin Peaks.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Colourful characters in red coats and hats, umbrella signs, theatrical set
Review

Wonka review – Timothée Chalamet is simply sensational

by Adam Woodward

Gath­er round and lis­ten close… Paul King’s daz­zling pre­quel to Roald Dahl’s beloved sto­ry is a joy­ous expres­sion of pure imagination.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two persons in a dimly lit room, faces lit by colourful lights, creating an intense, dramatic atmosphere.
Review

Femme review – an uninhibited, spikey portrait of revenge

by Emily Maskell

After being the vic­tim of a vio­lent homo­pho­bic attack, a young drag per­former sees an oppor­tu­ni­ty to get revenge on one of his tormentors.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two women in red and black outfits conversing, with a man in the background.
Review

Eileen review – an impressively crafted noir

by Katherine McLaughlin

A shy young prison guard devel­ops an infat­u­a­tion with her work­place’s new psy­chi­a­trist in William Oldroy­d’s twisty new thriller.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men sitting at a bar, one wearing a green jacket and the other a red jacket, while a band plays on stage behind them.
Review

Fallen Leaves review – the Finnish legend returns

by David Jenkins

Anoth­er gor­geous tragi­com­ic farce from Finnish mae­stro Aki Kau­ris­mä­ki, a heart­felt cinephile ode to the pos­si­bil­i­ty of love among the work­ing classes.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Person in floral dress holding cake in ornate hallway.
Review

The Eternal Daughter review – double your Tilda, double your pleasure

by Catherine Bray

Til­da Swin­ton plays both moth­er and daugh­ter in Joan­na Hog­g’s eerie and effec­tive explo­ration of par­ent-child relationships.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a man and a woman, in an intimate embrace. The man has a stern expression on his face, while the woman appears pensive. They are dressed in elaborate, patterned clothing, suggesting a historical or dramatic setting.
Review

Napoleon review – a dirty, bloody epic

by Hannah Strong

Rid­ley Scott takes on the might of France’s most famous son in pre­dictably brash and thrilling style.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two young women wearing dresses, standing in front of a lake with a tree in the background.
Review

May December review – a frothy psychodrama with a lurid bite

by Hannah Strong

Todd Haynes’ deli­cious­ly dark melo­dra­ma sees Julianne Moore and Natal­ie Port­man go head-to-head as a house­wife and the woman tasked with play­ing her in a film.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Shadowy figure illuminated by orange and blue lights, creating a moody, dramatic atmosphere.
Review

The Creator review – welcome, benevolent A.I. overlords!

by Leila Latif

Gareth Edwards serves up a visu­al­ly ambi­tious sto­ry of war between humans and A.I. beings in this heart­felt sci-fi spectacle.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
An elderly man wearing a grey suit stands between two younger men in white coats, with other people visible in the background of a hospital setting.
Review

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar review – Dahl lovingly brought to life as only Anderson knows how

by Hannah Strong

Wes Ander­son adapts a Roald Dahl short sto­ry with his sig­na­ture atten­tion to detail and visu­al panache.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect