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Review

Terminator Genisys

by Adam Woodward

Arnold Schwarzenegger may be back, but this trilogy opener suggests the franchise is hardwired to self-destruct.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

The Long Good Friday (1980)

by David Jenkins

This Thatcher-era gangland classic returns to the screens via a newly restored print.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Slow West

by Adam Woodward

Michael Fassbender shows his true grit in this gratifying and extremely violent saunter through Old America.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Overnight

by Adam Woodward

A bawdy social comedy which says that it’s not the size that matters, but what you do with it that counts.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

The Third Man (1949)

by David Jenkins

The moral minefield of Carol Reed’s The Third Man insures its place in the pantheon of greats.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Large blue building with 'Scientology' written on the facade in large illuminated letters. Cross and flag atop the building. Ornate arched entrance visible.
Review

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

by David Jenkins

More honest-to-goodness muckraking from one-man doc institution, Alex Gibney.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Les Combattants

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Adèle Haenel’s ingénue allure elevates Thomas Cailley’s sweet-natured survivalist romance.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Mr Holmes

by David Jenkins

Sir Ian McKellen is riveting in this moving and humane look at Sherlock Holmes in his twilight years.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Look of Silence

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Joshua Oppenheimer’s bloodcurdling and brilliant follow-up to his doc smash, The Act of Killing.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Jurassic World

by David Ehrlich

Silly self-reflexivity dominates in Colin Trevorrow’s noble attempt to sell CG dinos to a jaded modern audience.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect