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A man and a woman in a doorway, the woman's face obscured by a curtain, in a black and white photograph.
Review

78/52

by David Jenkins

The show­er scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psy­cho goes under the micro­scope in this intrigu­ing documentary.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person wearing a black top and red accessories, sitting on the ground in a dark, industrial-looking setting.
Review

Jigsaw

by Elena Lazic

The Saw fran­chise is reboot­ed with a pair of hot hor­ror direc­tors behind the tiller. Unfor­tu­nate­ly, it’s not enough.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A middle-aged man with a serious expression, wearing a denim jacket against a blurred, natural background.
Review

Sorcerer (1977)

by Ian Schultz

Don’t miss this rare oppor­tu­ni­ty to catch William Friedkin’s for­got­ten mas­ter­piece on the big screen.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A person wearing a black leotard and a large white hat, performing on stage with a microphone.
Review

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

by David Jenkins

Sophie Fiennes offers a sat­is­fy­ing­ly orig­i­nal por­trait of the icon­ic singer, artist and occa­sion­al actor.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people embracing in a romantic pose against a warm, golden background.
Review

Breathe

by David Jenkins

Andy Serkis’ impres­sive direc­to­r­i­al debut is pow­ered by the out­stand­ing cen­tral pair­ing of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men cycling on a cobblestone street, wearing casual blue shirts and shorts. One man is on a white bicycle, the other on a dark-coloured bicycle. A car is parked in the background.
Review

Call Me by Your Name

by Adam Woodward

Luca Guadagnino’s scin­til­lat­ing fol­low-up to A Big­ger Splash is a touchy-feely screen romance for our time and for all time.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A person wearing a wingsuit glides over a rocky cliff face, set against a backdrop of lush, green foliage and a bright, glowing light.
Review

Base

by Ella Kemp

This strange and unsat­is­fy­ing doc-fic­tion hybrid takes in the crazy world of BASE jumping.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with long blond hair and a beard, wearing a green top and a red cape, standing in a scene with clouds and buildings in the background.
Review

Thor: Ragnarok

by David Jenkins

Super­heroes go com­e­dy as Tai­ka Wait­i­ti brings some much need­ed heart, soul and humour to the Mar­vel universe.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Close-up of a woman with curly dark hair and colourful wires attached to her head, lying on a white surface.
Review

Unrest

by David Jenkins

Film­mak­er Jen­nifer Brea lays her­self bare in this fas­ci­nat­ing study of chron­ic fatigue syndrome.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Crowded beach scene with people sitting on towels, umbrellas in the background.
Review

Dina

by Abbey Bender

An autis­tic cou­ple are the sub­ject of this com­pelling­ly uncon­ven­tion­al Sun­dance-win­ning doc.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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