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Five men in red hockey jerseys with "CCCP" on them, standing on an ice rink.
Review

Red Army

by Simran Hans

The story of how the Soviet Union became an ice hockey powerhouse is weighed down by political subtext.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Basket floating above cityscape with diverse group of characters - pirate, woman, child, giraffe. Warm colours, whimsical illustration style.
Review

Zarafa

by David Jenkins

A sweet, if very slight, animated adventure which mixes the horrors with slavery with poo jokes.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Smiling bald man wearing a green jacket in an outdoor setting.
Review

Unbreakable: The Mark Pollock Story

by Harrison Kelly

A sentimental portrait of a man who constantly triumphs over physical adversity.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people, a woman with long hair and a man, sitting at a table and holding hands in a serious conversation.
Review

Regression

by Adam Woodward

Emma Watson falls foul of a satanic cult in this pulpy potboiler from Alejandro Amenábar.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Shadowy silhouettes of three figures against a deep red background.
Review

The Nightmare

by David Jenkins

The horrors of sleep paralysis are explored in a playful and provocative manner by director Rodney Ascher.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three armed military personnel in combat gear standing in the dark.
Review

Sicario

by Vadim Rizov

Emily Blunt gets a tough lesson in Mexican-US politics in this visceral drugs war drama from Denis Villeneuve.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three police officers, two men and one woman, apprehending a suspect near a brick wall.
Review

Suffragette

by David Jenkins

Strong moments and sincere intent can’t save Sarah Gavron’s shapeless take on the plight of the Suffragettes.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men in dark, brooding attire standing in a shadowy, dimly lit room.
Review

Pan

by Clarisse Loughrey

Cultural appropriation abound in Joe Wright’s iffy prequel to JM Barrie’s beloved children’s novel.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two young Black men stand together by a body of water, one wearing a red baseball cap and the other wearing a t-shirt with an orange graphic design.
Review

3 1⁄2 Minutes, Ten Bullets

by Simran Hans

Moving social commentary is undermined by director Marc Silver’s storytelling insufficiencies.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men seated in a car, one wearing a black jacket and cap and smiling.
Review

Taxi Tehran

by Glenn Heath Jr

This lyrical, on-the-fly road movie about the cinematic and poetic value of daily existence is a must see.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect