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The Moment review – it's not that easy being green

by Hannah Strong

Charli XCX stars as a fictionalised version of herself in Aidan Zamiri’s debut, telling the mostly, sort of, kind of true story of 2024’s brat summer.

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4
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert review – the King lives again

by Emily Maskell

Baz Luhrmann brings Presley back to Vegas in his rhinestoned concert film unearthed from long-forgotten footage.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
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Close-up portrait of Théodore Pellerin with dramatic blue and orange lighting casting contrasting colours across face, emphasising bright blue eyes.
Review

Lurker review – an excellent showcase for Théodore Pellerin

by Hannah Strong

Théodore Pellerin shines in Alex Russell’s thriller about a young man’s parasocial relationship with a musician. 

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4
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Rock band performing on stage with blue stage lighting, smoke effects, and geometric backdrop. Musicians with guitars and keyboards visible.
Review

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues review – depressing sequel to a comic masterwork

by David Jenkins

The iconic Brit metal trio come out of retirement for one final star-studded gig. Frankly, they shouldn’t have bothered.

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2
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1
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Man in grey baseball cap and hoodie sits at table, looking down whilst writing or reading documents in dimly lit room.
Review

Stans review – mostly the same old thing

by David Jenkins

A novel but ultimately unsatisfying look at the life and art of Eminem through the eyes of his most obsessive fans.

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2
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2
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Review

The Ballad Of Wallis Island review – relishes in daft physical comedy

by Katherine McLaughlin

Comedian collaborators Tim Key and Tom Basden co-write and co-star in James Griffiths’ pleasant bromance flick.

4
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4
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3
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Review

The Extraordinary Miss Flower review – an eccentric music doc

by David Jenkins

Unearthed love letters provide creative fuel for Icelandic singer Emilíana Torrini in this charming, music-fuelled character study.

4
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3
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3
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Review

Dig! XX review – the original version is still the best

by David Jenkins

Ondi Timoner revisits her classic 2004 rock doc with an extended version that doesn’t add much to the greatness of the original.

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4
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3
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Woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and fur-trimmed coat, gazing pensively.
Review

Maria review – a tender eulogy for a remarkable talent

by Hannah Strong

Angelina Jolie has never been better as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas, captured in the final week of her life by Pablo Larraín’s elegant biographical drama.

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4
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4
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Review

A Complete Unknown review – drips with hollow trivia

by David Jenkins

Timothée Chalamet plays music legend Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s latest, which appears totally unwilling to escape the vapid biopic formula.

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2
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2
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Review

The Piano Lesson review – high-quality but low-impact work

by Leila Latif

Malcolm Washington makes his feature directorial debut with an ambitious adaptation of one of August Wilson’s most well-known plays.

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3
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3
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blur: To The End review – flails for a sense of narrative closure

by Callie Petch

The latest documentary about the Britpop comeback kings sadly doesn’t reveal much that we didn’t already know from previous film outings.

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2
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