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A young couple laughing happily together in a field, dressed casually in bright colours.
Review

Plus One

by Max Copeman

A pair of singletons hatch a plan to get them through wedding season in Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer’s spirited rom-com.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person with colourful, dyed hair reclining on a surface covered in multicoloured fringes and accessories.
Review

Birds of Prey

by Hannah Strong

Margot Robbie brings anarchy and attitude to the DCEU in Cathy Yan’s pop-punk ode to womanhood.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, facing each other. The woman has long dark hair and is holding her finger to her lips, appearing thoughtful.
Review

Parasite

by Hannah Strong

Bong Joon-ho’s class-clash black comedy will burrow under your skin and stay there.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Camel and man seated in empty arena
Review

Talking About Trees

by Maria Nae

Four local filmmakers attempt to revive cinema-going in Sudan in this playful, inspiring documentary.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Black and white image of a man with curly hair sitting at a table, looking directly at the camera with a pensive expression.
Review

Show Me The Picture: The Story of Jim Marshall

by Romelly Eavis

A colourful portrait of the famed photographer’s life, both behind and in front of the camera.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men in historical costumes on horseback, one wearing a leather jacket and scarf, the other in armour and a helmet, against a backdrop of trees and buildings.
Review

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

by Glenn Heath Jr

Terry Gilliam finally completes his passion project after 30 years of planning. He shouldn’t have bothered.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two Black individuals, a man wearing a red jacket and a woman wearing a striped top, stand together against a green background with a vintage car.
Review

Queen & Slim

by David Jenkins

Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith are lovers on the run in Melina Matsoukas’ clumsy crime drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person with dark, curly hair looking intently at the camera, standing in a dimly lit room with a window visible in the background.
Review

The Rhythm Section

by Charles Bramesco

Blake Lively is hellbent on revenge in director Reed Morano’s female-inflected riff on James Bond.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A middle-aged man in glasses and a red tie sitting with a plush toy.
Review

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

by Hannah Strong

Tom Hanks is perfectly cast as the late Fred Rogers, America’s favourite neighbour.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men in heavy knit jumpers and caps standing against a bleak, grey background.
Review

The Lighthouse

by Elena Lazic

Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe take a brutal tumble into the abyss in Robert Eggers’ monochrome nightmare.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect