Better Man (2024)
88%
“Gracey has transformed Williams' life, music, and demons into a thunderous cinematic spectacle. ” –
IGN Movies
Feb 8, 2025
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Sister Midnight (2024)
96%
4
“Sister Midnight breaks free from the shackles of submissive feminine stereotypes and raucously leans into a woman behaving very, very badly.” –
Time Out
Nov 13, 2024
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Gladiator II (2024)
70%
“Pascal does his gentle, charismatic best with his limited screen time while Mescal plays his white saviour with aggressive broodiness and an earthy accent that rarely inspires or lifts the, albeit, humdrum dialogue – even when reciting Virgil. ” –
The New Arab
Nov 13, 2024
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Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
58%
3/5
“Gadot, Wiig and Pedro Pascal put in strong performances under returning director Patty Jenkins, and their sizzling chemistry as well as the explosive fight scenes are sure to keep fans entertained.” –
Radio Times
Aug 22, 2024
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Starve Acre (2023)
83%
7/10
“Starve Acre luxuriates in the heightened atmosphere brought forth from its source material and reinforced with rousing folk horror imagery. ” –
IGN Movies
Jul 24, 2024
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Unicorns (2023)
91%
4/5
“In his debut big-screen performance, the warm-hearted and witty Patel – like Aysha – steals the show.” –
Time Out
Jul 5, 2024
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Arcadian (2024)
78%
4/5
“For a low-budget film, the effects work is minimal but effective. Arcadian keeps the aliens’ origins intentionally ambiguous and is all the more spine-tingling for it.” –
Time Out
Jul 4, 2024
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A Family Affair (2024)
35%
4/10
“Despite a starry cast and endearing performance from Joey King, A Family Affair is as messy as the conflicting professional and personal relationships it depicts. ” –
IGN Movies
Jun 28, 2024
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Alam (2022)
100%
“Khoury carefully portrays the gutsy and, at times, naive drive of a youth awakened by the politics of identity, nationalism and systemic oppression.” –
The New Arab
May 13, 2024
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La Chimera (2023)
95%
4/5
“Helene Louvart’s gorgeous cinematography captures the sublime mundanity of this traditional Italian setting and the magical realism of Arthur’s heightened, melancholic senses.” –
The Sun (UK)
May 13, 2024
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The Teacher (2023)
82%
“As with her BAFTA-winning short, The Present, the filmmaker offers a bleak perspective on the political and social injustices experienced by Palestinians. Yet, even at its most desolate, both films are anchored by the humanising portraits at its core. ” –
The New Arab
Apr 22, 2024
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Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver (2024)
16%
4/10
“This finale is the cinematic equivalent of finishing a second-hand jigsaw puzzle only to find several pieces missing.” –
IGN Movies
Apr 22, 2024
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Shoshana (2023)
71%
“Shoshana doesn't quite put the thrill in "thriller" and gives its eponymous lead a lacklustre romantic biopic format that sidelines her in what is meant to be her own story.” –
The New Arab
Mar 8, 2024
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Dune: Part Two (2024)
92%
“Cultural appropriation aside, there are too many characters to do them justice in a film more focused on the grandiose than the granular motivations of its side players or a more fervent exploration of imperialism and colonialism beyond "good vs bad."” –
The New Arab
Mar 6, 2024
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Les Misérables (2012)
70%
5/5
“This is a decidedly gritty and grounded adaptation, with Hooper’s assured direction capturing the horror and humanity of revolutionary France.” –
The Sun (UK)
Feb 16, 2024
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Occupied City (2023)
72%
2/5
“Worthy but too tedious to overwhelm your emotions.” –
The Sun (UK)
Feb 16, 2024
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The Letter Writer (2024)
“Kaylif certainly serves up an amusing enough set-up for a romantic romp, but she's cooking with too many narrative ingredients and little cinematic finesse.” –
The New Arab
Feb 16, 2024
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Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
52%
7/10
“Not as memorable as the ’80s and ’90s high-school romps and creepshows it pays tribute to, there's still lots of gory fun to be had with director Zelda Williams’ feature-length debut thanks to Newton's electric lead.” –
IGN Movies
Feb 9, 2024
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The Color Purple (2023)
81%
2/5
“The R&B and gospel-inspired songs almost always get in the way of the deeper emotional beats, causing the non-singing narrative to feel slight and rushed.” –
The Sun (UK)
Jan 30, 2024
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Jackdaw (2023)
71%
2/5
“Jackdaw has some style and a few dicey action set pieces, but its hero’s journey is never as compelling as it thinks it is.” –
The Sun (UK)
Jan 30, 2024
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Rally Road Racers (2023)
73%
2/5
“Animation-wise, there’s a fun racing sequence replicating A-ha’s Take On Me video but, mostly, the landscapes are boring and lifeless.” –
The Sun (UK)
Jan 11, 2024
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Cassandro (2023)
91%
4/5
“Roger Ross Williams brings out a deep sincerity in the characters that keeps you invested in Saul’s grounded yet emotionally impactful journey.” –
The Sun (UK)
Jan 11, 2024
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Next Goal Wins (2023)
46%
2/5
“Even the jokes that take aim at its own white saviour narrative are eye-rolling.” –
The Sun (UK)
Jan 8, 2024
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The Boy and the Heron (2023)
96%
5/5
“ Everything you could hope for in a coming-of-age tale – and then some.” –
The Sun (UK)
Jan 8, 2024
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SCALA!!! Or, the Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World's Wildest Cinema and How It Influenced a Mixed-Up Generation of Weirdos and Misfits (2023)
100%
4/5
“A riotous reminder of how great the theatrical experience can be.” –
The Sun (UK)
Jan 8, 2024
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