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ROCKETMAN: A Musical In Perpetual Blastoff
ROCKETMAN: A Musical In Perpetual Blastoff

Rocketman is big screen entertainment done right, an inventive rock-opera that brims with energy and color.

MEETING GORBACHEV: A Portrait of a Man and an Era
MEETING GORBACHEV: A Portrait Of A Man & An Era

Meeting Gorbachev is the latest documentary from legendary German filmmaker Werner Herzog. Read the review for more information on the fascinating man.

I AM DURÁN: Reverent Doc About Panama's Punching Hero
I AM DURÁN: Reverent Doc About Panama’s Punching Hero

I Am Durán isn’t structured in the most cinematically exciting way but it’s a story that’s excitingly cinematic.

AVENGEMENT: A Brutal, Bone-Crunching Showcase For Scott Adkins’ Talents
AVENGEMENT: A Brutal, Bone-Crunching Showcase For Scott Adkins’ Talents

In Avengement, Scott Adkins graduates from villain status to unflinching antihero, transforming himself into a one-man trauma center.

NOWHERE BOY: Lennon's Life in Liverpool Makes A Well-Versed Coming of Age Film
NOWHERE BOY: John Lennon’s Life In Liverpool Makes A Well-Versed Coming Of Age Film

Nowhere Boy is a coming of age biopic based off of the formative years of John Lennon’s life and his ensuing journey into rock and roll.

Why We Love FLEABAG: Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Sardonic Exploration Of Difficult Women
Why We Love FLEABAG: Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Sardonic Exploration Of Difficult Women

On May 17, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s sarcastic anti-hero, Fleabag returns to the screen one last time,…

BEATS: Captures The Spirit Of A Friendship & The State Of A Nation
BEATS: Captures The Spirit Of A Friendship & The State Of A Nation

While Beats isn’t perfect, the cast is engaging and Welsh’s visual style is lively without falling into nightclub-style movie shot cliches.

TOLKIEN: A Classically Told Biopic
TOLKIEN: A Classically Told Biopic

Tolkien is competently made, beautifully visualised and at times even excellent, with Nicholas Hoult providing much needed heart in the lead.

tell it to the bees: a stifled romance
TELL IT TO THE BEES: A Stifled Romance

Tell It to the Bees is a pretty dreary period piece, and one that doesn’t sit well in the current landscape of queer cinema.

RED JOAN: A Political Thriller with No Interest in Politics
RED JOAN: A Political Thriller With No Interest In Politics

Red Joan is suffocatingly mediocre, a political thriller with no interest in the politics of the story, or anything remotely thrilling.

WILD ROSE: A Magnificent Lead Performance In An Underwhelming Underdog Story
WILD ROSE: A Magnificent Lead Performance In An Underwhelming Underdog Story

Jessie Buckley is a star, and the fact she makes Wild Rose almost worth watching is testament to her skill as an actress.

WHERE HANDS TOUCH: Just Another Star-Crossed Tragedy
WHERE HANDS TOUCH: Just Another Star-Crossed Tragedy

Where Hands Touch is a disappointing and sketchy depiction of a tragic romance during one of history’s darkest periods.

THE WHITE CROW: This Is No Black Swan
THE WHITE CROW: This Is No Black Swan

The White Crow boasts an excellent lead performance from Oleg Ivenko, but the central character remains cold and distant throughout.

THE AFTERMATH: A Sizzling Drama Lacking Originality
THE AFTERMATH: A Sizzling Drama Lacking Originality

While groundbreaking or original, The Aftermath is worth seeing for the enticing performances and striking ambience that it establishes.

BABYLON: A Piercing Portrait Of Racial Tension In Thatcher's Britain
BABYLON: A Piercing Portrait Of Racial Tension In Thatcher’s Britain

Whether you opt for the subtitled version or not, one thing is for certain: Babylon is a hidden gem worth seeking out if it comes to your city.