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Two men conversing in a wine cellar, surrounded by oak barrels.
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Sour Grapes

by Trevor Johnston

Wealthy wine connoisseurs get more than they bargained for in this strangely compelling doc.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man in a hat and a checked shirt, and a child wearing a leopard-print cap, standing in a forest environment.
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

by Anton Bitel

Taika Waititi lays on the charm in this storybook adventure yarn about a young Maori orphan.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A group of men dressed as cowpokes, sitting on a wagon in a rural setting with bushes and trees in the background.
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The Magnificent Seven

by David Jenkins

Antoine Fuqua drags the beloved 1960 all-star dad western kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Person with bleached hair wearing turquoise and white clothing, with a pained expression on their face.
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Set the Thames on Fire

by Ewan Cameron

London meets its maker in this charming, frazzled shoestring road movie about two pals braving the apocalypse.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person wearing a green jacket and holding a bouquet of yellow flowers, standing in a forested area with a tent visible in the background.
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Blair Witch

by Anton Bitel

The long-awaited horror sequel no one saw coming is here – and it’s scary as hell.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two adults, a man and a woman, seated at a table, conversing. The woman wears a patterned dress and the man wears a white shirt and dark jacket.
Review

The Infiltrator

by David Jenkins

A very nuts and bolts true-life police saga in which Bryan Cranston goes deep undercover to foil a drug cartel.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Smiling woman wearing a red scarf, grey coat, and patterned headband holding an umbrella.
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Bridget Jones’s Baby

by Adam Woodward

Renée Zellweger is back to her breezy, lovable best in this triumphant second sequel.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Individual with shoulder-length red hair wearing a black coat, looking off to the side with a pensive expression.
Review

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

by David Jenkins

A stunning 4K restoration of Nic Roeg’s classic sci-fi, in which David Bowie hits stellar heights.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people in close, intimate proximity, faces nearly touching, illuminated by deep red lighting.
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Theo and Hugo

by David Jenkins

A captivating Parisian gay love story with lashings of steamy sex.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Group of people hiking through lush green forest.
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Captain Fantastic

by David Jenkins

Viggo Mortensen goes off-piste with mixed results in this homely family drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect