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Review

The Supreme Price

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

This rousing documentary provides a personal, feminist entry point to Nigeria’s pro-Democracy movement.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man with wild hair and an angry expression aims two firearms at the camera.
Review

Tokyo Tribe

by Mark Asch

A kaleidoscopic and intentionally lurid gangster rap battle movie from Japanese provocateur Sion Sono.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Man in tan coat holding a baby in a pink blanket on a sofa.
Review

The New Girlfriend

by Craig Williams

François Ozon does it again with this puckish and erotic satire on sexuality and family gender roles.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Close-up black and white portrait of a woman wearing a headscarf, looking directly at the camera with a thoughtful expression.
Review

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

This monochrome Iranian vampire skater movie announces its director Ana Lily Amirpour as an exciting but wayward talent.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Tomorrowland A World Beyond

by David Jenkins

Brad Bird’s sparkling sci-fi blockbuster is powered by big ideas and wide-eyed inquiry.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Grim-faced men inside a battered vehicle, one looking out angrily, another gripping the door.
Review

Mad Max: Fury Road

by Adam Woodward

The outer chassis may look battered and bruised, but there’s well-oiled action perfection under the bonnet.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Tribe

by Anton Bitel

Miroslav Slaboshpitsky’s punishingly bleak tribute to silent cinema and modern disability is a great debut.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

A Fuller Life

by Forrest Cardamenis

A creative and rousing adaptation of Samuel Fuller’s superlative autobiography, made by his daughter.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Clouds of Sils Maria

by Adam Nayman

Kristen Stewart achieves the impressive feat of outshining Juliette Binoche in this rich drama from Olivier Assayas.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Pitch Perfect 2

by Cormac O'Brien

The further acapella antics from the Barden Bellas in this Elizabeth Banks-directed comedy sequel.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect