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HOLY TERRORS: An Uneven Anthology That Would Work Better In Another Form
HOLY TERRORS: An Uneven Anthology That Would Work Better In Another Form

At times mysterious and intoxicating, Holy Terrors is an above average supernatural horror anthology – but it most definitely has its flaws.

UNREST: A Brave, Personal Look at Invisible Illness
UNREST: A Brave, Personal Look At Invisible Illness

Unrest is a brave piece of documentary filmmaking that’s absorbing, sensitive and most importantly, has the power to save lives.

YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE: A Hallucinatory, Horrifying Masterpiece
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE: A Hallucinatory, Horrifying Masterpiece

You Were Never Really Here is a rare film that is conclusive proof that a great director can elevate familiar source material.

THE RITUAL: Intrigue Gets Lost In The Woods
THE RITUAL: Intrigue Gets Lost In The Woods

The ensemble may be the only thing of interest in The Ritual, which is otherwise riddled with clichés and saddled with an uninspired story.

LOVING VINCENT: An Artistic & Cinematic Triumph
LOVING VINCENT: An Artistic & Cinematic Triumph

Loving Vincent is a stunning work of art, with every frame a Van Gogh-style painting, and it’s intriguing on a narrative level as well.

THE PARTY: This One's Got My Vote
THE PARTY: This One’s Got My Vote

The Party is an example of well-structured storytelling that relies on clever narrative structures, witty dialogue and a sparkling cast.

UNA: Confronting A Painful Past
UNA: Confronting A Painful & Unforgettable Past

Expertly performed by the dynamic duo of Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn, Una proves to be a searing – though discomfiting – watch.

THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience
THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience

The Snowman, though with talent behind its production, ended up being an unfortunately jumbled and incoherent mess of a film.

THE DEATH OF STALIN: Chaos, Comedy & Communism
THE DEATH OF STALIN: Chaos, Comedy & Communism

Like Armando Iannucci’s other work, The Death of Stalin is a reliably funny romp—it’s just not going to be seen as one of his best efforts.

GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: An Eye-Opening Tribute Uncovers Disturbing Facts
GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: An Eye-Opening Tribute Uncovers Disturbing Facts

Goodbye Christopher Robin has some redeeming value to it, but it is ultimately too painful for people who love Winnie the Pooh.

THE FOREIGNER: A Dark & Offbeat Vehicle For Superstar Jackie Chan
THE FOREIGNER: A Dark & Offbeat Vehicle For Superstar Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan is in peak form in The Foreigner, and handily wins you over despite the film’s dated source material.

DAPHNE: A Sublime Study of Character
DAPHNE: A Sublime Study Of Character

Daphne is a more of a character study than a film whose design cleverly portraying a layered and complex character rarely see on screen.

BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL Week 4: The Year's Best Movies?
BFI London Film Festival: Week 3 – Awards Contenders & Hidden Gems

Chloe, Alistair and Ryan report from BFI London Film Festival, reviewing films Wonderstruck, Pickups, Breathe and many more!

LEAN ON PETE: No Room For Horsing Around In Andrew Haigh's Emotional Triumph
LEAN ON PETE: No Room For Horsing Around In Andrew Haigh’s Emotional Triumph

In Andrew Haigh’s Lean On Pete, a young boy bonds with a horse headed to a slaughterhouse, and is a great cinematic experience.

VICTORIA & ABDUL: As Twee But Warm As They Come
VICTORIA & ABDUL: As Twee But Warm As They Come

Prepare to be utterly charmed by Stephen Frears’ Victoria & Abdul, a warm, twee film that gives movies for senior audiences a good name.