United Kingdom
Andrea Arnold’s poignant documentary Cow is doused in transparency and truth – the hardest pill to swallow.
It is not only a love letter to the passion exhibited by its subject, but an encapsulation of an inspiration that still lives on today.
Poly Styrene: I Am A Clichè keeps her legacy alive, while also recognizing that behind the iconic music and photos she was a real, flawed woman.
While crafts a uniquely haunting atmosphere, The Laureate focuses too much on its plot and not enough on the unique personalities of its characters.
With strong performances and technically sound decisions, A Banquet is let down by the immense wealth of perspectives it attempts to harness.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a beautiful film, and despite its grim subject matter, there is an underlying sense of warmth to it.
Combined with Vaughn’s ability, there’s a genuine surprise to this entry that may make this the best of the series.
The Feast is a well-crafted film, boasting exquisite shots that deserve their place in horror recognition, but the story itself drags it down.
Spencer is fictitious, yet grounded in reality, a prolific examination of mental health through isolation and suffocation of tradition and restraint.
Last Night in Soho immediately pulls you in with its colorful visuals and strong performances but it lacks the subtlety necessary to be truly impactful.
Although it can feel a little bit by the numbers, Bull is lifted by the excellent performances and the unflinching violence which underscores its premise.
The Last Duel is a comfortable return to the medieval genre with tense battle sequences and an urgent takedown of a misogynistic system.
No Time To Die is an absolute triumph, not just as a thrilling conclusion to Daniel Craig’s era of Bond, but as one of the best in the series.
With strong performances, The Power of the Dog delivers on its promise, offering a solid narrative tale of strength, masculinity and grief.