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Two children, a girl with long curly hair in a yellow top and a boy in a burgundy top, playing a piano in a dimly lit room with shelves holding framed artwork.
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Homebound

by Anton Bitel

A couple pay a visit to an ex-partner and her family in Sebastian Godwin’s effective domestic horror.

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4
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A rower in a small boat on a still lake, with a forest-covered shore in the background.
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The Novice

by Elizabeth Wiart

This nifty debut feature from sound designer and rowing enthusiast Lauren Hadaway charts the struggles of achieving success.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three people, two men and one woman, standing together in an outdoor setting with a moody, dark atmosphere.
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The Bubble

by Leila Latif

Judd Apatow assembles a star-studded cast for this surprisingly fun Covid-themed comedy.

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Anticipation
4
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3
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A person wearing an orange jumpsuit standing against a brick wall.
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Morbius

by Hannah Strong

Jared Leto plays a terminally-ill scientist who accidentally turns himself into a vampire in this shockingly inept superhero saga.

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1
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A woman in a red floral dress stands in a snowy landscape.
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True Things

by Steph Green

Harry Wootliff’s adaptation of Deborah Kay Davies’ novel boasts charming leads but struggles with outdated gender politics.

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3
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Close-up of a blue cartoon hedgehog character with large eyes and a mischievous expression, clinging to a red aeroplane wing.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

by David Jenkins

Dashed-off sequel to the 2020 hit which makes the Chipmunks films look like Tarkovsky by comparison.

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A man in a beige jacket standing in a dimly lit room, with flames visible in the background.
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Escape from Mogadishu

by Kambole Campbell

Ryoo Seung-Wan’s action-thriller sees North and South Korean diplomats cooperate in order to escape the onset of the Somalian Civil War.

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4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men confronting each other in an intense scene, one wearing a tactical vest and the other in a casual outfit, with dramatic lighting and surroundings.
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Ambulance

by Kambole Campbell

Michael Bay returns to the multiplex with a high octane thriller involving a bank robbery and a stolen ambulance.

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4
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Young woman in white sweater looking thoughtful in front of bookshelf
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The Worst Person in the World

by Hannah Strong

Norwegian master Joachim Trier concludes his Oslo trilogy with a sweeping romance, featuring a star-making turn from Renate Reinsve.

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5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Four young adults, two men and two women, standing in a field. The individuals are casually dressed, with one wearing a grey jacket, another a red top, and the others in plain shirts and trousers. They are carrying various items, including bags and folders, and appear to be in a rural setting with trees and grass visible in the background.
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by Anna Bogutskaya

Ti West creates a new cultural association with ​‘Don’t Fear the Reaper’ that’s not Christopher Walken demanding more cowbell.

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