Talent Anya Taylor-Joy

Close-up of a heavily armed and armoured person aiming a large weapon in a dark, industrial setting.
Review

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga review – Miller you absolute mad man

by Hannah Strong

George Miller fires up his war rig and roars across the Australian outback once more, this time telling the origin story of the fearsome Imperator Furiosa.

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Animated characters: a plumber in red overalls, a princess in a red dress, and a mushroom-shaped creature.
Review

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

by Michael Leader

Nintendo and Illumination team up to give everyone's favourite fictional plumber an animated makeover, with soulless results.

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2
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Two people at a formal dinner, man in white tuxedo, woman in pink dress, standing and speaking.
Review

The Menu

by David Jenkins

Mark Mylod's one-dimensional dark comedy serves up an undercooked feast of profoundly smug commentary.

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Two individuals, one wrapped in a grey blanket, one in a black cloak, sitting on horses in a desolate landscape.
Review

The Northman

by Hannah Strong

Robert Eggers assembles an intrepid team for the epic tale of a wronged Viking prince’s quest for vengeance.

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Woman wearing a white shirt, standing in a room with purple and red lighting.
Review

Last Night in Soho

by David Jenkins

This time-travelling neo-giallo from Edgar Wright contains a few stunning sequences, but flubs the final act.

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2
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Two individuals in period costume, one wearing a large straw hat with floral decoration, the other has a serious expression and is gesturing towards the camera.
Review

Emma

by Hannah Strong

It’s no Clueless, but a strong cast just about sustains Autumn de Wilde’s faithful take on Jane Austen’s novel.

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A woman with dark hair and a pensive expression, illuminated by a moody, shadowy light.
Review

The Secret of Marrowbone

by David Jenkins

Despite boasting a talented young cast, Sergio G Sánchez’s creepy chamber piece doesn’t add up to much.

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Two young women standing near a tree in a park, one with curly brown hair wearing a black jacket, the other with long dark hair wearing sunglasses.
Review

Thoroughbreds

by David Jenkins

Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke are a revelation in this suburban black comedy from Cory Finley.

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Four individuals seated at a table in an outdoor setting, with a stone wall in the background. The people appear to be engaged in conversation.
Review

Split

by Anton Bitel

James McAvoy is on spine-tingling form in this effective thriller from M Night Shyamalan.

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Three women wearing traditional medieval dresses and headdresses, standing in a dimly lit interior setting.
Review

The Witch

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Something wicked this way comes... Robert Eggers’ New England folk tale is steeped in magic and menace.

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