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LWLies Recommends

Two people, a man and a woman, sitting on the floor of what appears to be a classroom or educational setting. They are wearing casual clothing and have an informal, friendly posture.
Review

The Surrogate

by Caspar Salmon

Jeremy Hersh’s assured debut offers an endearingly messy look at the ethics and emotional impact of surrogacy.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Students sat at desks in a classroom, some engaged in discussion.
Review

Martin Eden

by Glenn Heath Jr

Jack London’s semi-autobiographical novel gets a masterful Italian makeover courtesy of director Pietro Marcello.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Another Round

by Ella Kemp

Mads Mikkelsen and director Thomas Vinterberg continue their midlife crisis odyssey in rousing fashion.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men standing in a rural landscape, one wearing glasses.
Review

Supernova

by David Jenkins

Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth are on career-best form in Harry Macqueen’s poignant road movie romance.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Diverse group of people celebrating, waving, and appearing joyful in front of a "Country N87" sign.
Review

Nashville (1975)

by Glenn Heath Jr

Robert Altman’s show-stopping musical mosaic returns to UK cinemas in a sparkling new 4K restoration.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Sweat

by Emily Maskell

Magnus von Horn’s character study of a Polish fitness influencer is an incisive comment on social media.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man wearing a hat and glasses, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
Review

It Must Be Heaven

by Charles Bramesco

Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman goes in search of parallels to his homeland in this charming road movie.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Young child in red jacket looking thoughtfully at camera, with cacti in background.
Review

The Reason I Jump

by Matthew Mulcahy

This documentary adaptation of Naoki Higashida’s memoir is an immersive sensory exploration of non-verbal autism.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Intense green-yellow lighting on man with long beard and curly hair, brooding expression.
Review

In the Earth

by Hannah Strong

Ben Wheatley goes back to basics in this understated yet supremely effective 21st century folk horror.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Elderly man with grey hair and beard sitting in a chair, wearing a dark green jumper.
Review

The Father

by Hannah Strong

Anthony Hopkins is at the peak of his acting powers in this moving drama about the banality of ageing.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect