Alice Rohrwacher, Pietro Marcello and Francesco Munzi offer an illuminating portrayal of Italian youth in the midst of global uncertainty.
Jim Archer expands on his 2017 short film about an eccentric Welsh inventor and his robot companion with a feature-length adaptation.
Taika Waititi returns to the MCU five years after Thor: Ragnarok with a disappointing sequel sorely lacking in charm and imagination.
Director Justin Kurzel renews his obsession with mass murder in this well-acted but problematic retelling of the Port Arthur massacre.
The Minions scarcely feature in this screwball supervillain origin story that’s shamefully short on lols.
Ed Perkins’ archive documentary offers fresh insight into the life and legacy of the People’s Princess.
Jessica Beshir's striking debut feature offers an immersive look into the ritual practices and commodification of Khat in Ethiopia.
Damien Odoul crafts an intriguing yet monotonous cinematic odyssey through the visions of a young man with Down's syndrome.
Jacqueline Lentzou's distinctively poetic debut feature offers a heartfelt study of unconventional family dynamics.
By Anton Bitel
Scott Derrickson returns to his horror roots with this story of a pre-teen who faces off against a sinister serial killer, with help from his previous victims.
François Ozon’s adaptation of Emmanuèle Bernheim’s novel focuses on the relationship between a father and daughter.
Pixar crash land with an underwhelming sci-fi spin-off focused on Toy Story's Star Commander Buzz Lightyear.
By Leila Latif
A retired widow sets out on a journey of sexual discovery in Sophie Hyde’s sensual, sex-positive dramedy.
A young woman sets out to become the next adult film superstar in Ninja Thyberg’s audacious feature debut.
Udo Kier plays a world-weary stylist who returns to his hometown for a lucrative job in Todd Stephens' touching comedy-drama.
By Leila Latif
The return of some familiar faces can’t save this dire dino flick from feeling like a cynical cash grab.
A birthday party turns into the weekend from hell for the man of the hour in Andrew Gaynord’s horror-tinged social satire.
This singular, awe-striking reenactment of an Italian cave exploration from the 1960s is one of the year’s major achievements.
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