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Review

The Dead Don’t Die

by Hannah Strong

A cast of Jim Jar­musch reg­u­lars attempt to ward off the zom­bie apoc­a­lypse in this alle­gor­i­cal horror-comedy.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Close-up of a creepy-looking doll with a girl's reflection visible in the background.
Review

Annabelle Comes Home

by Anton Bitel

The demon­ic doll is back play­ing para­nor­mal hav­oc as this hor­ror fran­chise points to its future.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a woman in a white top and a man in a blue outfit, standing in a greenhouse surrounded by lush greenery and blooming plants.
Review

Vita and Virginia

by David Jenkins

A hand­some if under­pow­ered peri­od dra­ma on lit­er­ary les­bian­ism and the ear­ly career of Vir­ginia Woolf.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man in olive jacket holding woman wrapped in red blanket, stood in shallow water.
Review

Don’t Look Now (1973)

by David Jenkins

This ghost­ly 1973 adap­ta­tion of Daphne du Maurier’s short sto­ry is a mas­ter­class of stag­ing, act­ing and editing.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two blonde individuals, a woman in a white shirt and a man in a red jumper, gazing intently at the camera.
Review

Knife + Heart

by Anton Bitel

A masked killer tar­gets Vanes­sa Par­adis’ adult film pro­duc­er in Yann Gonzalez’s neon camp thriller.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man with short blond hair and blue eyes, wearing a green shirt, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
Review

Never Look Away

by Matt Thrift

One of Germany’s most impor­tant liv­ing artists is the sub­ject of this dud biog­ra­phy from Flo­ri­an Henck­el von Donnersmarck.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

Ibiza: The Silent Movie

by Adam Woodward

Julien Tem­ple explores the endur­ing appeal of this club­bing mec­ca to sur­pris­ing­ly unstim­u­lat­ing effect.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men shaking hands, one in a red and blue superhero costume, the other in an armoured metallic suit.
Review

Spider-Man: Far From Home

by Adam Woodward

After the events of Endgame, the world needs a new hero. And Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mys­te­rio is ready to answer the call.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young woman with long blonde hair and a thoughtful expression in an indoor setting with colourful abstract patterns on the walls.
Review

Midsommar

by Hannah Strong

Flo­rence Pugh runs afoul of a Swedish cult in direc­tor Ari Aster’s tooth­less fol­low-up to Hereditary.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with curly hair and a checked shirt playing an electric guitar on stage, singing into a microphone.
Review

Yesterday

by David Jenkins

The Bea­t­les’ sub­lime song­book is the sub­ject of this sad­ly under­pow­ered and incu­ri­ous roman­tic Britcom.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect