Reviews

Headshot of a female figure with an intense, pensive expression. Skin covered in red paint or dye, contrasting with dark hair and a blurred natural landscape in the background.
Review

Revenge

by Hannah Strong

Coralie Fargeat’s debut feature strives to reframe the rape-revenge subgenre but misses the mark by a considerable margin.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men in black top hats and dark coats, standing on a city street.
Review

The Young Karl Marx

by David Jenkins

Ever wondered why Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote The Communist Manifesto?

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
New town utopia, a bustling urban scene with a high-rise building in the background and people walking along the streets.
Review

New Town Utopia

by Malika Kingston

This intriguing essay piece examines the past, present and future of an English “new town”.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person wading in a river, leading a horse into the water.
Review

Lean on Pete

by Ed Gibbs

Charlie Plummer proves his acting chops in this equine drama from writer/director Andrew Haigh.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Animated girl with red hair and surprised expression, casting glowing energy from outstretched hands, set against a mysterious green background.
Review

Mary and the Witch’s Flower

by Trevor Johnston

There’s shades of Spirited Away and Kiki’s Delivery Service in this charming animation from Studio Ponoc.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman with blonde hair sits in a cosy, wooden-panelled room, wearing a patterned dress and a grey cardigan.
Review

Tully

by Hannah Strong

Jason Reitman reunites with Diablo Cody and Charlize Theron for a frank exploration of motherhood.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman singing into a microphone on stage, surrounded by other women wearing bikinis. The image is lit with red and blue lights.
Review

I Feel Pretty

by Eve Jones

A head injury drastically improves Amy Schumer’s life in this misguided body comedy.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man in desert camouflage uniform sits on ground surrounded by metal barrels.
Review

The Deminer

by Malika Kingston

Remembering the life and death of a man obsessed with deactivating live landmines in Iraq.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man with beard embraces woman in black and white photograph.
Review

The Old Dark House (1932)

by David Jenkins

One of the first and best haunted house movies receives a welcome re-release.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Group of shirtless men wearing red and white striped ceremonial dress, standing in a grassy field.
Review

The Wound

by Joe Boden

John Trengove’s touching drama about a lonely factory worker contains a terrific debut turn from Nakhane Touré.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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