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LWLies Recommends

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In Fabric

by Anton Bitel

Peter Strickland spins a yarn about a haunted dress in this fashionable freakout.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two women in navy blue outfits grasping a column, appearing tense and confrontational.
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Booksmart

by Hannah Strong

Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever shine in a Superbad-esque high school comedy to savour.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A person with dark hair and eyes looking directly at the camera.
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The Perfection

by Josh Slater-Williams

There’s shades of Brian De Palma and Park Chan-wook in this Allison Williams-starring Netflix thriller.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A person sitting in a steaming outdoor hot tub, staring thoughtfully into the distance.
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Too Late to Die Young

by David Jenkins

Kids hang loose as their parents attempt to build them a new civilisation in this easygoing political fable.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Crowd of people in a black and white image, some with arms raised.
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Beats

by Josh Slater-Williams

Mismatched buddy antics power this enjoyable and euphoric trip back to the ​’90s warehouse rave scene.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Close-up of a woman with dark, curly hair and a serious expression, in low lighting.
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Madeline’s Madeline

by Manuela Lazic

Newcomer Helena Howard is astonishing in Josephine Decker’s bold exploration of art and authorship.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman singing into a microphone, wearing a green and white patterned dress, with a large gold necklace.
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Amazing Grace

by David Jenkins

The live recording of Aretha Franklin’s seminal gospel album is one of the great music documentaries.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A man holding a young child in a dark room, with warm orange lighting.
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High Life

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Claire Denis contemplates existence, evolution and survival in deep space with Robert Pattinson and Juliette Binoche.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Woman in black dress sitting on rock formation, helicopter in background, mountainous landscape
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Woman at War

by Aimee Knight

An Icelandic choir teacher stakes a stand against big business in this compelling eco-thriller.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Crowded group of people in winter clothing, some shouting and gesturing animatedly.
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Donbass

by David Jenkins

War leads to absurd moral decline in the Ukraine in Sergei Losnitza’s pitch-dark comedy of oppression.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect