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Review

Brand: A Second Coming

by David Jenkins

Director Ondi Timoner may have over-estimated the interest of her subject in this strangely wipe-clean profile.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A black and white image showing a group of people, with two figures in the foreground raising their arms and appearing to be leading the group in a protest or demonstration. The figures have afro hairstyles and are wearing casual clothing. The background shows other people in the crowd, also with their arms raised.
Review

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

by David Jenkins

Stanley Nelson offers a broad survey of the militant political party.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Cartoon characters with large antennae-like attachments on their heads, standing in a landscape with blue sky.
Review

The Big Knights

by Harrison Kelly

A enjoyable portmanteau of animated shorts from the whimsical minds behind kiddie favourite Peppa Pig.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men, one in a red and green jacket and the other in a colourful patterned shirt, standing outside a building with "Back to the Future" signage.
Review

Back to the Future Part II

by David Jenkins

A in-joke re-release of Robert Zemeckis’ lunatic sequel to his original time travel behemoth.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Blonde woman with long hair holding a candelabra in a dimly lit room.
Review

Crimson Peak

by David Jenkins

Guillermo del Toro’s luxuriant Gothic romance is the full cinematic package.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Cyclist in yellow jersey racing down street with spectators watching.
Review

The Program

by Adam Woodward

Like Lance Armstrong himself, there’s something disingenuous about this by-the-numbers biopic.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man and woman embracing in a dimly lit hallway.
Review

North v South

by Harrison Kelly

A naff gangster turf war carve up that’s saved from ignominy by some decent performances.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men in suits walking through a field of tall wheat stalks.
Review

The Lobster

by Trevor Johnston

Director Yorgos Lanthimos proves he’s still got plenty left up his sleeve with this dark dystopic satire.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two figures, a woman and a man, stand together in a dimly lit, narrow space.
Review

Howl

by Harrison Kelly

Werewolves on a train is the simple concept behind this robust British genre work-out.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Older man sitting in a dimly lit room surrounded by bookcases.
Review

Censored Voices

by David Jenkins

Interviews with soldiers involved in 1967’s ​“Six Day War” reveal the damaging effects of armed conflict.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect