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Elderly man in formal attire seated in House of Commons.
Review

Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast

by Isobel Raphael

One of the UK’s fore­most polit­i­cal fire­brands is the sub­ject of this stan­dard issue pro­file doc.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, seated on the ground outside a building. The man wears a cowboy hat and jacket, while the woman has dark hair and is wearing dark clothing.
Review

Wind River

by Elena Lazic

Sicario screen­writer Tay­lor Sheri­dan helms this icy crime dra­ma set on a Native Amer­i­can reservation.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Red balloon obscuring face of menacing clown character in dark background.
Review

IT

by David Jenkins

Stephen King’s icon­ic demon­ic clown gets a refresh and refit – and man­ages to give Tim Cur­ry a run for his money.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two individuals in period clothing, a man with a white ruff collar and a woman with a headpiece, stand close together in an ornate indoor setting.
Review

Tulip Fever

by David Jenkins

Ali­cia Vikan­der and Christoph Waltz suf­fer through this turgid peri­od drama.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Young woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a black coat stands in a warehouse setting with shelves in the background.
Review

Una

by Ella Donald

Rooney Mara and Ben Mendel­sohn bol­ster this uneven adap­ta­tion of David Harrower’s play.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Ornate Hindu temple with domed roofs, intricate carvings, and grand staircases leading to the entrance, set against a cloudy sky.
Review

London Symphony

by David Jenkins

Film­mak­er Alex Bar­rett deliv­ers a gor­geous, poet­ic ode to this bustling and diverse city.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men with dark features facing each other intently, set against a blurred rural background.
Review

God’s Own Country

by Trevor Johnston

A trou­bled farmer falls for a Roman­ian work­er in this heart­felt fea­ture debut from Fran­cis Lee.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A man in a dark coat embracing a woman in a long white dress, both with a wistful expression, against a dimly lit, industrial background.
Review

The Limehouse Golem

by Anton Bitel

Direc­tor Juan Car­los Med­i­na takes us on a gris­ly tour through Vic­to­ri­an Lon­don in this ter­rif­ic goth­ic chiller.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three people in formal attire drinking red wine, viewed through a window with blurred foliage in the background.
Review

Back to Burgundy

by Claire Langlais

A prodi­gal son relin­quish­es the jet set to run his ail­ing father’s vine­yard in this lack­lus­tre comedy-drama.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Young woman standing next to a red classic car, arms crossed, wearing a black and white top.
Review

Patti Cake$

by Katherine McLaughlin

Danielle Mac­don­ald announces her­self in storm­ing fash­ion in this spir­it­ed film about find­ing your voice.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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