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Rye Lane (2023) Review

Posted on February 3, 2024February 16, 2024 by Guest

Raine Allen-Miller’s BAFTA-nominated British romcom ‘Rye Lane’ is as busy and vibrant as London itself, ‘Love Actually’ in Peckham. Review by Rob Jones.

Anatomy of a Fall (2023) Review

Posted on January 31, 2024February 19, 2024 by Joseph Wade

Justine Triet’s Oscar-nominated, Cannes Palme d’Or winner ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ features one of the great performances of 2023 from Sandra Hüller as a woman on trial for murder. Review by Joseph Wade.

All of Us Strangers (2023) Review

Posted on January 31, 2024March 22, 2024 by Mark Carnochan

‘All of Us Strangers’ (2023) is leaving viewers in floods of tears, Andrew Haigh and actors Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal offering a devastating new love story. Review by Mark Carnochan.

‘Sleeping Beauty’ at 65 – Review

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Emily Nighman

Though ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (1959) is not one of Disney’s strongest films, this fairy tale features surprisingly feminist characters and a compelling villain. Review by Emily Nighman.

The Holdovers (2023) Review

Posted on January 24, 2024February 19, 2024 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa anchor Alexander Payne’s human drama ‘The Holdovers’, a multi-time Oscar nominee in 2024. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Sunset Boulevard (1950) Review

Posted on January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 by Guest

Billy Wilder’s self-reflective movie about Hollywood, ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (1950), is still meaningful, visually impressive and relevant a lifetime after its release. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.

Mulholland Drive (2001) Review

Posted on January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 by Jacob Davis

David Lynch 2001 mystery thriller ‘Mulholland Drive’ starring Naomi Watts is a provocative piece of art presented with expert craft. Review by Jacob Davis.

Next Goal Wins (2023) Review

Posted on January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by Emi Grant

Taika Waititi sports movie ‘Next Goal Wins’ (2023), starring Michael Fassbender, fails to capture the charm of his older works. Review by Emi Grant.

Destroy All Neighbors (2024) Review

Posted on January 16, 2024March 12, 2024 by Kieran Judge

‘Destroy All Neighbors’ is an over-the-top horror-comedy B movie sendup that fails to deliver on its outrageous premise for its duration. Review by Kieran Judge.

Mean Girls (2024) Review

Posted on January 15, 2024April 2, 2024 by Margaret Roarty

The 2024 ‘Mean Girls’ musical is as brittle and fake as plastic, Tina Fey phoning in what could have been a meaningful remake. Review by Margaret Roarty.

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