Reviews

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Review

Apostle

by Andy Crump

Dan Stevens has a run in with a religious cult in this dread-filled folk horror from The Raid director Gareth Evans.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

A Star is Born

by Adam Woodward

Bradley Cooper scores his first major hit as a director with this tender romance about the price of fame and addiction.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Female Human Animal

by Hannah Clugston

Set in the contemporary art-world, Josh Appignanesi’s hybrid documentary offers a mesmerising blend of fact and fiction.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Gospel According to André

by David Jenkins

Another deep dive into the modern fashion industry, this time on the fur coat-tails of couture expert, André Leon Talley.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Night School

by Catherine Pearson

Kevin Hart’s natural charisma brings some feel-good laughs to this uneven but politically aware comedy.

1
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

The Wife

by Manuela Lazic

Glenn Close gives a wonderfully enigmatic performance in Björn Runge’s adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s novel.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Two for Joy

by Hannah Strong

Samantha Morton plays a mother struggling with depression after the death of her husband in Tom Beard’s sensitive familial drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Black 47

by Hannah Strong

Hugo Weaving and James Frecheville star in this grim period western set in 19th century Ireland.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Skate Kitchen

by Eve Jones

Crystal Moselle’s New York-set tale of female friendship is one of the most exhilarating films of the year.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

by Anton Bitel

Eli Roth’s latest offering is a Harry Potter-fied version of a 1950s haunted house horror.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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