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Three people sitting on a beach, man and two women, watching the sunset.
Review

Holding the Man

by Alex Chambers

This Australian saga sweeps through the AIDS epidemic, though offers little in the way of new insight.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man wearing a red vest sitting on a wooden running track, looking focused.
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Race

by Mathilde Dumazet

Jesse Owens’ Olympic legacy is reduced to hand-wringing sentimentality in this mediocre Wiki biopic.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two individuals, one embracing the other in a tender moment.
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The Measure of a Man

by Phil Concannon

The imperious Vincent Lindon excels as an ill-fated factory worker in this engaging social drama.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men sitting in a classic car at night, with bright city lights in the background.
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The Nice Guys

by Adam Woodward

Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe are irresistible in this salty shaggy dog yarn from Shane Black.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man wearing glasses and a turtleneck sweater, seated and gazing contemplatively.
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Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

by David Jenkins

One of Britain’s most lauded and long-serving leftwing voices gets the whistlestop biog treatment.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two young students, a boy and a girl, sitting together in a school hallway.
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Only Yesterday (1991)

by David Jenkins

A vital re-release of Isao Takahata’s serene slice of rustic nostalgia with a new English language voice dub.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three adults, a man, woman and older man, walking on a forest path amidst fallen branches and trees.
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The Daughter

by Josh Slater-Williams

There’s a touch of Thomas Vinterberg about this impressive Aussie debut from Simon Stone.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Close-up of a young woman with pensive, serious expression, staring directly at the camera with piercing blue eyes.
Review

The Trust

by Phil W Bayles

Elijah Wood and Nicolas Cage play a pair of crooked Las Vegas cops in this breezy heist caper.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Four women in ornate period costumes - gold, blue, and purple - standing in an elegant, historical interior setting.
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Love & Friendship

by David Jenkins

The peerless Whit Stillman returns with an ensemble Jane Austen adaptation like no other.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Close-up of an orc warrior with a fierce, angry expression, long hair and facial piercings.
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Warcraft: The Beginning

by Anton Bitel

Despite the silly names and cheesy nerdism there’s plenty of fun to be had in Duncan Jones’ video game adaptation.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect