Film review: Franz
Agnieszka Holland’s biopic of Frank Kafka admits that the quest to understand is an exercise in futility, but that doesn’t stop her trying.
Film of the week: Saltburn
Following the success of Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell aims at the rich and privileged in this pulpy and obscene thriller.
Film of the week: The Marvels
The Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t found its stride since The Avengers, but at least this latest chapter has good ideas behind it.
Film of the week: Foe
Australian director Garth Davis is joined by two of the biggest talents of this generation for a flawed film that still pulls a powerful punch.
Film of the week: The Killer
Back in the world of thrillers, David Fincher takes the chance to explore some overlooked themes of the genre.
Film of the week: Killers of the Flower Moon
Martin Scorsese’s new film about the Osage murders is less about the investigation than what it says about the truth of America.
Film of the week: The Crime is Mine
Prolific French filmmaker François Ozon’s new film relies on Isabelle Huppert to elevate its charm, but misses a chance for a perfect crowd-pleaser.
Film of the week: Shayda
Noora Niasari’s feature debut, aided by one of the best performances of the year, effectively unpacks a difficult subject without emotional manipulation
Film of the week: The Creator plus ticket giveaway
Gareth Edwards escapes the Star Wars Universe to bring a new, original and exciting sci-fi romp aimed to please everyone yearning for new original stories….
Film of the week: A Haunting in Venice
Kenneth Branagh’s third Poirot feature is a fun gothic whodunit that gets to elevate the original story but, more importantly, liberate the filmmaker from his…
Film of the week: Scrapper
An impressive feature debut, Scrapper charmingly merges the British tradition of ‘kitchen sink drama’ with magic realism.