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LWLies Recommends

Geometric robot figure with sharp angles and green and black shapes against a pink and purple background.
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Promare

by Kambole Campbell

Pyrokinetic mutants, shirtless firefighters and eco-fascists collide in the first feature film from Studio Trigger.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Street scene with market stalls, red canopies, and people walking.
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Here for Life

by Glenn Heath Jr

Adrian Jackson and Andrea Luka Zimmerman’s experimental documentary gives a voice to East London’s artists.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Damaged road with cracked asphalt, rubble and debris scattered, indicating a natural disaster or infrastructure failure.
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Heimat is a Space in Time

by Matt Turner

German documentarian Thomas Heise examines his family history around the turn of the 20th century.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A person wearing a red futuristic costume, with a large headpiece, stands against a brick wall background.
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Tommy (1975)

by BP Flanagan

Back in cinemas courtesy of the BFI, this adaptation of The Who’s rock opera is as wildly entertaining as ever.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people in close embrace, wearing red clothing, under warm lighting in a dimly lit setting.
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Judy & Punch

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Mia Wasikowska turns the tables on her male oppressor in this subversive take on the traditional marionette show.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man wearing a suit jacket and headband stands in a doorway, looking straight at the camera.
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The Amazing Johnathan Documentary

by Matt Turner

American magician John Szeles attempts to pull off one final trick in this slippery meta-doc.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman wearing glasses and colourful top, pensive expression.
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The Report

by Hannah Strong

Scott Z Burns’ vital political drama investigates the CIA’s post 9⁄11 Detention and Interrogation Program.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man and two women, one with a young child, standing on a wooden porch at night.
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Marriage Story

by Matt Thrift

Noah Baumbach delivers what just might be his masterpiece with this bitterly funny divorce drama.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two men in suits sitting at a bar, glasses and bottle of alcohol on the table, framed photographs on the wall behind them.
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The Irishman

by Adam Woodward

A de-aged Robert De Niro takes centre stage in Martin Scorsese’s muscular, melancholy mob drama.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
An elderly man with a concerned expression, surrounded by two women looking at him with worried expressions.
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Chained for Life

by Josh Slater-Williams

Adam Pearson of Under the Skin fame takes centre stage in Aaron Schimberg’s smart meta comedy.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect