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Heretic review – Hugh Grant is a horror natural

by Leila Latif

Two Mormon missionaries get more than they bargained for when they drop in on Hugh Grant in Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ effective psychological horror.

4
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4
In Retrospect
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Matt and Mara review – a sharp dramedy with magnetic leads

by Hannah Strong

Two college friends reunite and reconsider the trajectory of their lives in Kazik Radwanski’s keenly observed relationship comedy-drama.

4
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4
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The Front Room review – a strangely scatalogical chamber piece

by Patrick Sproull

Theatre legend Kathryn Hunter camps it up as a sinister old biddy terrorising her daughter-in-law Brandy Norwood in the horror debut from Max and Sam Eggers.

4
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3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Venom: The Last Dance review – air-headed escapism

by David Jenkins

Tom Hardy seems tired and confused in this comic book sci-fi sequel that hasn’t got an original bone in its alien symbiote body.

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2
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Emilia Pérez review – a musical that barely wants to be a musical

by Juan Barquin

This ghastly musical melodrama from Jacques Audiard tells of a Mexican cartel boss’ gender affirming surgery.

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1
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1
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The Room Next Door review – something is missing

by Hannah Strong

Pedro Almodóvar makes his English-language debut with an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s What Are You Going Through, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton as old friends who reunite in a time of crisis.

5
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3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Dahomey review – a blueprint for anti-colonialist action

by David Jenkins

Mati Diop offers a creative and moving guide to discussing anti-colonialist action in her very fine follow-up to 2019’s Atlantics.

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4
In Retrospect
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The Crime is Mine review – Huppert steals the show

by Emily Maskell

François Ozon’s first foray into crime comedy boasts bags of charm and a biting feminist edge.

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3
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A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things review – effusive ode to Willie Barns-Graham

by Marina Ashioti

Mark Cousins’ lyrical exploration into the life and work of a little-known modernist painter from Scotland.

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3
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3
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The Apprentice review – Demands sympathy for the devil

by Mark Asch

Sebastian Stan essays a young Donald Trump in this glossy, empty film about the orange fascist’s initial dabbling in evil.

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