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The Innocents

by Poppy Doran

French director Anne Fontaine explores female persecution in this punishing but urgent period drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Generation Revolution

by Caroline Middleton

This urgent documentary presents modern protest and activism in its many guises.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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American Pastoral

by Elena Lazic

Ewan McGregor shoots for the moon with his director debut, an adaptation of one of Philip Roth’s best novels.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Arrival

by Adam Woodward

Denis Villeneuve’s latest is the most low-key alien invasion drama you’ll ever see.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Nocturnal Animals

by Manuela Lazic

Tom Ford’s long-awaited follow-up to A Single Man is a gorgeous, wild and wholly frustrating affair.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny

by David Jenkins

There’s an intimate, insightful and original documentary about Richard Linklater out… And this isn’t it.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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A Street Cat Named Bob

by Elisa Adams

Bob the cat steals the show in this unapologetically feelgood festive drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Peter and the Farm

by Matthew Eng

This warts and all doc casts a light on a truly compelling character: a raging, binge-drinking, eco-conscious farmer.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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The Accountant

by Manuela Lazic

Ben Affleck’s compelling low-key performance isn’t enough to save this by-the-numbers thriller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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You’ve Been Trumped Too

by David Jenkins

Director Anthony Baxter takes an ineffectual swipe at potential world leader and heartless golf course builder, The Donald.

3
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2
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1
In Retrospect