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THE TOLL A Wicked Welsh Western
THE TOLL: A Wicked Welsh Western

Ryan Andrew Hooper’s The Toll is a Welsh Western that takes its cues from Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven and flips them on their head.

CENSOR Trailer
CENSOR Trailer

A British film censor links a disturbing horror movie to her sister’s mysterious disappearance.

SUNDANCE 2021: CENSOR
SUNDANCE 2021: CENSOR

While the movie could’ve been a little deeper, Censor is nevertheless still a solid debut from Bailey-Bond.

COME TO DADDY: A Vicious, Twisted Terror

Come to Daddy oozes Timpson’s remarkable devotion to the emotional, surreal and vicious with grotesque gusto.

JAWBONE: Breathes New Life Into the Stale Boxing Drama Genre
JAWBONE: Breathes New Life Into the Stale Boxing Drama Genre

Avoiding cliches and mostly celebrating in richly defined performances, Jawbone is among the more engaging boxing movies in recent memory.

MY NAME IS EMILY: Almost Charming Enough To Outrun Its Self-Importance
MY NAME IS EMILY: Almost Charming Enough To Outrun Its Self-Importance

My Name is Emily tries to be intellectual and heartwarming at the same time, but finds itself biting off more than it can chew.