Talent Catherine Keener

A man with dark hair and a serious expression stands in a desolate outdoor setting, wearing a dark green coat.
Review

Sicario 2: Soldado

by Adam Woodward

Benicio Del Toro is at his formidable best in this deeply cynical and scattershot cartel saga sequel.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A close-up of a distressed Black man with tears in his eyes, looking alarmed.
Review

Get Out

by Anton Bitel

Jordan Peele’s thoroughly modern horror examines racism in America with a sharp, darkly funny eye.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A giant, shaggy, dark-coloured creature with horns looming over a young child sitting on a beach. The image features contrasting elements of the large, imposing monster and the small, vulnerable child set against a coastal landscape with mountains in the background.
Review

Where the Wild Things Are

by Matt Bochenski

The maverick filmmaker of his generation takes on the most popular children’s book of all time with mixed results.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men, one in a colourful jacket and the other in a grey coat, shaking hands.
Review

The Soloist

by Lorien Haynes

A big budget production sees director Joe Wright losing the reins on a film with some truly dire metaphorical moments.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
An elderly couple standing outdoors in a garden, looking at something in the distance.
Review

Synecdoche, New York

by Matt Bochenski

Charlie Kaufman’s directorial debut is a difficult, maddening and elusive film that’s also intriguing, profound and darkly funny.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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