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Two people, a man and woman, protesting with fists raised, shouting in front of a London Rebels banner.
Review

Baltimore review – chilling and expertly constructed

by David Jenkins

The always excel­lent duo Joe Lawlor and Chris­tine Mal­loy cre­ate a tense, grip­ping por­trait of Rose Dug­dale, who left behind a life of priv­i­lege to become a key fig­ure in the IRA.

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In Retrospect
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The Future Tense review – invigorating, droll essay film

by David Jenkins

Joe Lawlor and Chris­tine Mol­loy reflect on mat­ters of cul­tur­al iden­ti­ty in this hop­scotch­ing jour­ney through time, space and the Irish Sea.

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A serious-looking woman with dark hair, wearing a purple blouse, looking directly at the camera with a pensive expression.
Review

Rose Plays Julie

by David Jenkins

A young woman tracks down her bio­log­i­cal moth­er in Joe Lawlor and Chris­tine Molloy’s grip­ping study of trau­ma and identity.

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Further Beyond

by David Jenkins

A spin-dried movie biopic that man­ages to be both play­ful and mov­ing – anoth­er tri­umph for its bril­liant directors.

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Mister John

by David Jenkins

Don’t miss this excep­tion­al and haunt­ing British dra­ma which boasts a career-best turn from Aidan Gillen.

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