Reviews

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Review

One Man and His Shoes

by Leila Latif

This intriguing documentary explores the intersection between African American culture and basketball sneakers.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, in a close embrace against a green, patterned backdrop.
Review

Cordelia

by Leila Latif

Sporadically absorbing psychodrama in which a traumatised woman has a fling with her mysterious neighbour.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man wearing a grey suit and tie dances excitedly in the middle of a crowd of people, many wearing casual clothes, in an outdoor setting with buildings in the background.
Review

Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm

by Charles Bramesco

Sacha Baron Cohen’s calamity-prone Kazakh reporter takes dead-aim at US conservatism in this rip-snorting sequel.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people on a motorcycle, man and woman wearing red tops and sunglasses, in a rural setting with green fields and blue sky.
Review

Summer of ’85

by Elena Lazic

François Ozon turns back the clock for a sun-kissed gay love story that’s shot through with tragedy.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two women with fearful expressions peering through a partially open wooden door.
Review

Rebecca

by Hannah Strong

Armie Hammer and Lily James are woefully miscast in this limp adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

The Secret Garden

by Romelly Eavis

Dixie Egerickx outshines her adult co-stars in this pleasant adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Mogul Mowgli

by Caitlin Quinlan

Riz Ahmed shines as a rapper who reconnects with his spiritual roots after suffering a chronic illness.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man standing in a doorway of a dilapidated room, wearing a white t-shirt and dark trousers.
Review

His House

by Anton Bitel

Generational trauma and a fear of the unknown power Remi Weekes’ bone-chilling haunted house horror.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a woman with long dark hair and a man with blonde hair, standing together in a dimly lit room near a window.
Review

Body of Water

by Leila Latif

Lucy Brydon’s bold debut charts a woman’s struggle to rebuild her life while in recovery from an eating disorder.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Headshot of a middle-aged man with a serious expression, wearing a checked shirt.
Review

Being A Human Person

by David Jenkins

The fragile genius of Swedish director Roy Andersson is laid bare in this intriguing documentary profile.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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