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A group of young people in white and purple uniforms jumping and celebrating together on a stage.
Review

Streetdance Family

by Alex Chambers

Slick moves aside there’s little to take away from this high-energy, low-drama dance doc.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Young person in green clothes standing in dimly lit doorway, dramatic lighting creates warm, orange glow.
Review

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

by David Jenkins

Don’t miss this newly restored director’s cut version of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi opus.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Four men in red and white football uniforms celebrating a victory with a trophy.
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Bobby

by Adam Woodward

Relive England’s sole World Cup triumph 50 years on via this timely tribute to a true footballing icon.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three men in uniform, one appears to be a police officer restraining an older man in a suit.
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Money Monster

by David Jenkins

Jodie Foster swings for the Wall Street fat cats and misses by miles in this thin thriller which premiered in Cannes.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A smiling young man looking at someone out of frame, surrounded by hay bales.
Review

Chicken

by Elisa Adams

There’s a hint of fowl play in Joe Stephenson’s refreshingly bold study of a complex relationship.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two young people passionately embracing in a romantic outdoor setting.
Review

Romeo and Juliet (1968)

by Alex Chambers

Franco Zeffirelli’s traditional retelling of the most famous love story ever told is one for Shakespeare completists only.

1
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Close-up of a woman's face against a vibrant red background. She has striking blue eye makeup and is wearing a black sequined garment.
Review

The Neon Demon

by Adam Woodward

Elle Fanning bares her soul in Nicolas Winding Refn’s beautiful dark twisted fantasy.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two young men in a shadowy, wooded setting, their faces partially obscured by foliage.
Review

Departure

by Mathilde Dumazet

Young male love comes to the fore in this moving coming-of-ager from first-time director Andrew Steggall.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Black and white dog snout on an old piano keyboard.
Review

Heart of a Dog

by Glenn Heath Jr

It’s impossible not to be charmed by Laurie Anderson’s reflective canine essay film.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A person standing before a vibrant, colourful floral display, with various flowers in red, yellow, and pink tones covering the background.
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Journey to the Shore

by David Jenkins

A ghost trapped in limbo accompanies us on a romantic road-trip, but only tedium ensues.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect