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Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
Nomadland review – haunting testament to the lives of those society left behind
A new landscape carefully unfolds under Chloe Zhao’s compassionate gaze.
Ultraviolence review – a bleak, angry documentary on deaths in police custody
A tough watch with an essential message.
Saint Maud review- Praise be! searing psych-horror is straight holy fire
The Devil gets his due in Rose Glass’ spooky, sacri-licious directorial debut.
Bad Tales review – Italian provincial noir lacks coherence
Visually striking but narratively superficial.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 review – Sorkin wilfully misinterprets history
Aaron Sorkin’s directorial effort proves frustratingly out-of-touch.
Another Round review – raise a glass to this deliciously drunken Danish drama
Another Round is Thomas Vinterberg’s latest collaboration with Mads Mikkelsen and perfectly captures drinking in a comedy-drama full of life.
The Intruder review – an eerie but unoriginal thriller
The Intruder is an unoriginal but atmospheric thriller from Argentina. From director Natalia Meta comes an eerie piece that sustains tension.
Wildfire review – an uneven but powerful story of two sisters
Wildfire is a capably handled and powerful feature debut from Cathy Brady, featuring two standout turns from Nora-Jane Noone and the late Nika McGuigan.
Genus Pan review – another abstract curio from Lav Diaz
Genus Pan is Lav Diaz at his most abstract. It’s short for him, but no less dense with ideas.