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Two people, an adult man and a young girl, engaged in conversation at a workbench. The room is bright orange.
Review

Red Rocket

by Ella Kemp

Simon Rex plays a washed-up porn actor in Sean Baker’s sparkling character study set around the Texan fringes.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Beekeeper inspecting a honeycomb in a rural setting.
Review

Hive

by Fatima Sheriff

A woman with a missing husband turns to an interesting money-making venture in Blerta Basholli’s intriguing drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A close-up of a woman's face with intense, dramatic lighting, dark shadows, and bold red lips.
Review

A Banquet

by Katherine McLaughlin

Ruth Paxton’s debut feature conveys the anxieties and misconceptions surrounding disordered eating through psychological horror.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men with eyes closed, touching foreheads in a tender, intimate moment.
Review

Great Freedom

by Lillian Crawford

Sebastian Meise’s profoundly sensual second feature is anchored by a standout performance from Franz Rogowski.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Furry red monster-like character with big eyes and teeth, holding onto a large crane in an urban setting with blue sky and clouds.
Review

Turning Red

by Kambole Campbell

Domee Shi’s feature debut about a teenage girl with an unusual power is Pixar’s best film in years.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Subway carriage interior with passengers seated and standing, including a person wearing sunglasses, vibrant clothing, and dreadlocks.
Review

Rebel Dread

by Marina Ashioti

William E Badgley trains his camera on cult figure Don Letts, chronicling the collision between the UK’s punk and reggae scenes.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, resting together on a yellow sofa. The man has facial hair and dark curly hair, while the woman has lighter hair. They appear to be embracing or resting against each other.
Review

Ali & Ava

by Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Clio Barnard’s refreshingly grounded, social realist riff on the classic romcom is one of her finest works to date.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Dark figure of Batman wearing black costume and mask, standing in a dimly lit room.
Review

The Batman

by Adam Woodward

Robert Pattinson’s grunge prince vows to wash the scum off Gotham’s streets in Matt Reeves’ noirish detective thriller.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A group of diverse women standing together outdoors, wearing warm winter clothing.
Review

La Mif

by Leila Latif

Fred Baillif’s third fiction feature is a riveting and bristling examination of trauma and the need for familial intimacy.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a coat and hat standing in a wooden-panelled room, surrounded by paintings.
Review

The Duke

by David Jenkins

Roger Michell’s swansong is a fittingly wholesome and heartwarming caper, an ode to Ealingesque whimsy and charm.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect