Reviews

A woman with short hair wearing a black hat, looking thoughtful and pensive.
Review

Freak Show

by David Jenkins

Alex Lawthor struggles to bring his underwritten lead character to life in this gay-themed teen drama from Trudie Styler.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Bare, tangled branches; dark, gnarled trees in a dense, shadowy forest.
Review

Arcadia

by Adam Lee Davies

Director Paul Wright embarks on an archive-footage odyssey across Britain’s vast cultural landscape.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman in a black jacket being restrained by police officers.
Review

In the Fade

by David Jenkins

A fully-invested Diane Kruger can’t save this reactionary trash which masquerades as a thoughtful art film.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Portrait of a Black woman with natural hair, gazing intently. Dramatic black and white tones create a pensive, thoughtful expression.
Review

Boom for Real

by David Jenkins

Sara Driver’s profile of Jean-Michel Basquiat doubles as a rich portrait of New York City in the 1970s and ’80s.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two women, one with dark hair and one with blonde hair, sitting together and holding a game controller.
Review

Ocean’s 8

by David Jenkins

A female-dominated ensemble for the ages joins together for this crushing, zero-stakes heist caper.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A person's face partially obscured by rope, with a microphone visible.
Review

Tranny Fag

by David Jenkins

On the life of a poverty-stricken Brazilian trans performance artist disco poet in remission from cancer.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men standing in front of a backdrop with the number 54 displayed, one wearing a light coat and the other in a suit.
Review

Studio 54

by Thomas Hobbs

This profile of the 1970s New York disco nirvana is a rollicking examination of American excess.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a person in a black robe and another in a blue robe, sitting amongst lush greenery in a forested setting.
Review

The Piano (1993)

by Hannah Strong

Jane Campion’s achingly beautiful Palme d’Or-winning masterpiece receives a rerelease to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Smiling young person in grey jumper against colourful background.
Review

The Ciambra

by Josh Slater-Williams

A small Romani community is the setting for Jonas Carpignano’s tender coming-of-age story.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Five police officers in uniform, wearing hats, sunglasses, and mustaches, standing together outdoors.
Review

Super Troopers 2

by Finley Crebolder

A zany comedy sequel that very few people actually wanted turns out to be the lamest of lame ducks.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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