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Vast glacier with jagged peaks reflected in calm waters, surrounded by snow-dusted terrain.
Review

The Pearl Button

by Glenn Heath Jr

Master doc maker Patricio Guzmán returns with a stunning look at our destructive relationship with Earth.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Individuals seated on a bus, some with thoughtful expressions
Review

Rock the Kasbah

by David Jenkins

This turgid Afghan-based comedy will leave you wondered if Bill Murray will ever star in a good movie again.

1
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A woman with dark hair and an elegant, metallic-coloured dress standing in front of large white wings.
Review

Marguerite

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

American socialite and soprano Florence Foster Jenkins is the subject of this elegant French drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Woman in yellow and black striped dress holding a glass of wine and making a rude gesture.
Review

High-Rise

by Anton Bitel

Ben Wheatley serves up a sensational 21st century satire that’s funny and frightening in equal measure.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Three people standing in a dimly lit room, with a blue barrel in the foreground.
Review

10 Cloverfield Lane

by Katherine McLaughlin

This frisky and frenetic sort-of-sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2008 monster movie boasts a trio of amazing performances.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people relaxing on inflatable rings in a pond with reflective green water.
Review

Everybody Wants Some!!

by David Jenkins

Richard Linklater continues his hotter-than-hot streak with this dangerously charming fratboy freakout.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two young men, one with short blond hair, standing in a forested area, wearing dark clothing.
Review

The Here After

by Adam Woodward

A stunning smalltown drama about grieving and forgiveness from first-time Swedish writer/​director Magnus von Horn.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two individuals with serious expressions, one with dark hair leaning in close to the other.
Review

Next to Her

by David Jenkins

This Israeli drama from Asaf Korman offers a sensitive and probing portrait of caring for someone with disabilities.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Woman standing in front of a mirror, with shelves displaying various items behind her. She has long, wavy blonde hair and is wearing a light-coloured sweater.
Review

The Ones Below

by Anton Bitel

Director David Farr delivers a top-notch domestic drama starring a maternally-conflicted Clémence Poésy.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two cheerful panda characters with large eyes and smiling expressions, set against a green background with bamboo.
Review

Kung Fu Panda 3

by Joel Philpott

Another jolly and energetic outing for Jack Black’s high-kicking, dumpling-noshing endangered species.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect