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Two men with female companions in an audience.
Review

Brad’s Status

by Phil Concannon

Ben Stiller playing another self-pitying white dude? Yes, but this is thought-provoking and rewarding comedy.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people with their faces close together, resting on each other in a tender, intimate moment.
Review

Persona (1966)

by David Jenkins

Ingmar Bergman’s enigmatic masterpiece still shines with a piercing intensity after 50 years.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Theatrical troupe in ornate costumes, including a man in a red and gold waistcoat, surrounded by people in colourful, elaborate outfits.
Review

The Greatest Showman

by Manuela Lazic

Hugh Jackman brings boundless energy and enthusiasm to this crowd-pleasing circus musical.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman in a black dress stands on an ornate balcony, looking up at a large crystal chandelier.
Review

Molly’s Game

by Manuela Lazic

Jessica Chastain plays real-life high roller Molly Bloom in this goofy gambling drama from Aaron Sorkin.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two young women embracing, one with long blonde hair and the other with dark hair, wearing dark clothing, sitting on a couch in an indoor setting.
Review

Pitch Perfect 3

by Hannah Strong

The final film in Kay Cannon’s trilogy about a group of singing friends is more awk-apella than a cappella.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men in camouflage clothing climbing on a fallen tree, surrounded by lush greenery.
Review

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

by Hannah Strong

Dwayne Johnson and co enter a virtual wilderness in the ​’90s reboot nobody asked for.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Close-up of a person wearing headphones, with a surprised expression on their face.
Review

The Unseen

by Anton Bitel

There’s shades of Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now in this twisty mystery thriller from writer/​director Gary Sinyor.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Man with beard wearing orange prison uniform, looking thoughtful.
Review

Shot Caller

by Hannah Strong

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau does hard time in Ric Roman Waugh’s woefully misjudged prison drama.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Dramatic mountain ridges above a sea of clouds, with some peaks poking through the mist.
Review

Mountain

by Joe Boden

This visually arresting documentary asks why we climb, but doesn’t offer any satisfactory answers.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people standing in an alley, one wearing a red coat and the other a blue jacket.
Review

Mountains May Depart

by David Jenkins

Jia Zhangke’s ambitious, multi-stranded romantic epic features a stunning central turn from Zhao Tao.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect