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LWLies Recommends

Diverse group of young women standing together outdoors.
Review

Rocks

by Rógan Graham

Sarah Gavron gives the coming-of-age drama a vital shot in the arm with a film of rare empathy and joy.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A person peering through the window of a parked car at night, with a brick wall and steps visible in the background.
Review

Residue

by Ryan Coleman

Merawi Gerima’s stunning debut feature sees a young filmmaker return home to a rapidly gentrified Washington DC.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Enthusiastic crowd with raised hands, diverse faces expressing joy.
Review

White Riot

by Adam Woodward

The story of how Rock Against Racism combatted fascism in ​’70s Britain has some disturbing contemporary parallels.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A young boy gazes intently at a large black crow perched nearby on the ground in this moody black and white photograph.
Review

The Painted Bird

by David Jenkins

A young boy navigates a war-ravaged landscape in Czech director Václav Marhoul’s bleak opus.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Monochrome image of busy workplace with clutter, a person sitting at a desk using a laptop in the foreground.
Review

Max Richter’s Sleep

by Thomas Hobbs

Max Richter’s eight-hour concept album is brought to life via Natalie Johns’s immersive concert film.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two ballet dancers in dark outfits performing on a stage with a large window in the background.
Review

Isadora’s Children

by Josh Slater-Williams

Damien Manivel’s drama captures the grace and poise of pioneering choreographer Isadora Duncan.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Person peeking out from blue tent in grassy field.
Review

Koko-di Koko-da

by Anton Bitel

A grieving couple embark on a camping trip in writer/​director Johannes Nyholm’s folkloric psychological horror.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in tuxedos performing on stage, with a floral backdrop.
Review

Bill & Ted Face the Music

by Charles Bramesco

The Wyld Stallyns return after nearly three decades out of the saddle. The result could hardly be more excellent.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people sitting in a car covered in snow during a heavy snowstorm, with only their faces visible through the windscreen.
Review

I’m Thinking of Ending Things

by Hannah Strong

Charlie Kaufman presents a mind-bending psychodrama about a young woman’s journey to meet her boyfriend’s parents.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A young man with blonde hair wearing a colourful patterned top, looking pensive and serious.
Review

Matthias & Maxime

by Hannah Strong

Xavier Dolan returns to his Québécois roots with this lilting reflection on lost youth and unspoken love.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect