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Interviews

Kim Longinotto: ‘I’m bewildered by the way we don’t talk about things’

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The acclaimed British documentarian on Dreamcatcher and why we all need to start standing up to child abuse.
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Hinterland

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A distractingly contrived two-hander from newcomer Harry Macqueen boasts some robust lead performances.

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Fifty Shades of Grey

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A femme-driven cumming-of-ager with ripe dialogue, nudie montages and a feisty lead in Dakota Johnson.

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Whiplash

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Shake, rattle and brawl. A student drummer faces off with his psycho teacher in Damien Chazelle’s pulsating drama.

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Two men, one shirtless, on a wooden boat, interacting with a dolphin in the ocean.
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Kon-Tiki

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

An enjoyable men-at-sea adventure yarn that falls short of capturing the drama of its true story Scandinavian source.

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Two young African children in military uniforms, one carrying a rifle.
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Concerning Violence

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A timely and powerful exploration into the history of uprising in Africa as seen through the eyes of white liberals.

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The Imitation Game

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Benedict Cumberbatch’s pitch perfect turn as Alan Turing isn’t enough to decipher this remarkable true story.

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Mr Turner

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Timothy Spall grunts his way to glory in Mike Leigh’s elegantly composed portrait of JMW Turner.

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Women In Film

How women can improve their lot in the film industry

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Bleak stats aside, women are making positive steps towards equality.
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Think Like a Man Too

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The cast of Think Like a Man decamp to Las Vegas with unimaginative and borderline offensive results.

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