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A man in a dark outfit holding a rifle, with a serious expression on his face.
Review

American Assassin

by Elena Lazic

A strong per­for­mance by Dylan O’Brien can’t save this reac­tionary and very sil­ly revenge flick.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two individuals embracing on a bed.
Review

Kills on Wheels

by Emily Bray

Two wheel­chair-user friends are draft­ed in as unlike­ly assas­sins in this clever and mov­ing study of disability.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people speaking with an elderly man seated in a chair, surrounded by artwork on the walls.
Review

My Journey Through French Cinema

by Matt Thrift

Direc­tor Bertrand Tav­ernier wax­es lyri­cal about the great and the good of French cin­e­ma in this won­der­ful documentary.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three adults, two men and one woman, in emotional expressions; the woman appears distraught.
Review

Mother!

by David Jenkins

Jen­nifer Lawrence is plunged into the fiery depths of Hell in this con­cep­tu­al ordeal saga from Dar­ren Aronofsky.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

The Villainess

by Claire Langlais

It’s hard to be a mas­ter femme assas­sin in this ultra-vio­lent action caper from South Korea.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Victoria & Abdul

by Katherine McLaughlin

Judi Dench repris­es her role as Queen Vic­to­ria in this touch­ing study of lat­er-life depression.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Insyriated

by Louise Busfield

This intense, alter­na­tive war movie cen­tres around a Syr­i­an fam­i­ly trapped in an apart­ment block.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman with backpack standing in a forested area, surrounded by tall green trees.
Review

The Lure

by Matt Turner

This real-life Trea­sure of the Sier­ra Madre fol­lows avid gold seek­ers on a strange lit­er­ary adventure.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in a white shirt and tie looks concerned as another man stands behind him.
Review

The Vault

by Louise Busfield

James Fran­co makes a fleet­ing appear­ance in this mediocre super­nat­ur­al heist flick.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Diverse group of adults standing together, some wearing distinctive headwear, in a dimly lit indoor setting.
Review

The Work

by Aimee Knight

This essen­tial, mov­ing doc­u­men­tary chal­lenges the idea of prison as a breed­ing ground for machis­mo and violence.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect

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