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Review

Blue Velvet (1986)

by David Jenkins

David Lynch’s peek behind the curtain of smalltown USA remains as beautiful and unnerving as ever.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Three men, one shirtless, being coached in a boxing match.
Review

Bleed for This

by David Jenkins

Miles Teller shows off his true acting might in this solid sports drama with a twist.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Young woman in red top and patterned skirt running along a tropical beach
Review

Moana

by Alexia Stam

A feisty Polynesian princess takes care of business on the high seas in this delightful animated caper.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Couple seated at table in dimly lit, ornate restaurant with red lanterns hanging from ceiling.
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A United Kingdom

by Phil Concannon

Director Amma Asante digs up a vital forgotten story from British history starring David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Three Asian people standing in front of a house, a man in a grey suit, a woman in a yellow dress, and an older man in a black t-shirt.
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Creepy

by Glenn Heath Jr

Kiyoshi Kurosawa returns to form in this menacing and stylish psychological thriller.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Paterson

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

One of 2016’s finest pulls up just before the year ends, and Adam Driver is sat smiling at the wheel.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A man in a Santa Claus costume embracing a young boy with a curly head.
Review

Bad Santa 2

by David Jenkins

Billy Bob Thornton’s dangerously alcoholic Father Christmas return for this cheap and cheerful sequel.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Shadowy figure with hand on window, dressed in black cloak against ornate window frame.
Review

Starless Dreams

by Caroline Middleton

Hear the shocking stories of Iranian women coerced into crime.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young woman in a white dress, crouching in a forest with trees and foliage surrounding her.
Review

The Wailing

by Anton Bitel

An outbreak of madness and murder takes hold of a small South Korean town in this superlative thriller.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man in tuxedo and woman in mint green dress stand together, holding drinks, in front of flower arrangement.
Review

Allied

by David Jenkins

Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard are lovers in the crosswind of war in this underwhelming romantic melodrama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect