Reviews

A person wearing sunglasses and a headband, sitting on a sofa surrounded by books.
Review

Filmworker

by Thomas Hobbs

This documentary provides a fascinating insight into Stanley Kubrick’s world, via his right-hand man, Leon Vitali.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two characters, one dressed as Deadpool and the other in casual clothing, sitting at a cluttered desk full of electronics and equipment.
Review

Deadpool 2

by Hannah Strong

Ryan Reynolds’ merc with a mouth returns to the big screen for another instalment of X-rated antics.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Burning vehicle amid thick black smoke, person photographing the scene with mobile phone.
Review

A Cambodian Spring

by Eve Watling

This thoughtful documentary shines a light on the Cambodian activists resisting the unlawful actions of Prime Minister Hun Sen.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Breaking In

by Malika Kingston

Gabrielle Union turns the tables on her tormentors in this home invasion thriller.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a man and a woman, singing into a microphone together on stage in a dimly lit setting. The woman has blonde, wavy hair and is wearing a sparkling outfit, while the man has dark hair and is wearing a black outfit.
Review

How to Talk to Girls at Parties

by Hannah Strong

John Cameron Mitchell returns to the director’s chair with a tale of teenage intergalactic romance.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, sitting at a table and having a conversation.
Review

Redoubtable

by David Jenkins

A bold but ultimately disastrous biography of one of the leading lights of European cinematic invention.

1
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Dramatic black-and-white image of a man in a dark cloak and a woman in a white dress.
Review

Mansfield 66/67

by Abbey Bender

Jayne Mansfield’s affair with the head of the Church of Satan is the focus of this compelling Hollywood doc.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, standing in front of a large aeroplane. The man is wearing a navy blue shirt and the woman is wearing a burgundy shirt. They are both holding firearms.
Review

Entebbe

by Adam Woodward

Rosamund Pike and Daniel Brühl play freedom-loving terrorists in this underwhelming political thriller.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman embracing a man in a dark setting, their faces close together.
Review

Anon

by Lou Thomas

Hi-tech meets low morals in this timely sci-fi thriller starring Clive Owen and Amanda Seyfried.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
An older man with grey hair and a beard, wearing glasses and a straw hat, standing indoors.
Review

That Good Night

by Manuela Lazic

John Hurt’s final screen performance is humorous and delicate, but isn’t enough to save this drab drama.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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