List: Film | Curated by Reece Beckett

Feb 24, 2025
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Review: ‘Black Orpheus’ is an Engrossing, Tragic Romance Set in Rio de JaneiroMarcel Camus’ Palme D’or winning film modernises the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice
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Review: ‘Lone Star’ — A Challenging and Complex Crime MysteryJohn Sayles’ film is impeccably produced, narratively sprawling and brilliantly acted
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Review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ —Disney Becomes Doctor FrankensteinJames Mangold’s effort to re-animate this dormant franchise leaves him pushing along a zombified plot and exhausted Harrison Ford
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The Best of British Cinema: ‘Burning an Illusion’ (1981)Menelik Shabazz’s romantic drama is politically potent and must become more widely discussed
Feb 17
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Feb 17
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Review: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Puts its Audience on TrialTodd Phillips’ massively awaited sequel was a huge flop… for the right reasons?
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Review: Cinema’s Greatest Monster Returns in ‘Godzilla Raids Again’The second Godzilla film, released in 1955, tries to emulate the success of Ishiro Honda’s iconic original
Feb 13
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Feb 13
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Review: ‘Triangle of Sadness’ — An intense, beguiling messRuben Ostlund’s satirical comedy misses the mark but features quality performances
Feb 10
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Feb 10
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Review: ‘Restless’ — Gus Van Sant’s Moving but Morbid Teen RomanceGus Van Sant sensitively delves into teenaged loss and grief in his tender, touching drama
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Feb 8
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Review: ‘Heist’ Finds New Thrills in a Formulaic GenreDavid Mamet’s 2001 crime film is an homage to the mastery of the heist classics
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Feb 6
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The Best of British Cinema: ‘Hard Truths’ (2024)Mike Leigh’s latest delves deep into community, disconnection and redemption
Feb 3
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Feb 3
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Review: Is ‘Godzilla Minus One’ the Greatest Godzilla Film?Takashi Yamazaki’s 2023 film is more than just a breath-taking blockbuster spectacle
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Review: Tilda Swinton Has Never Been Better Than in ‘Julia’Erick Zonca’s 2008 crime drama, fascinatingly, shows the influence of John Cassavetes above all else
Jan 30
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Jan 30
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Review: ‘Nosferatu’ is an Uneven, Overly Artificial HorrorRobert Eggers’ new take on Murnau’s classic silent horror is ambitious and atmospheric, but held back by a handful of stylistic mistakes
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Jan 25
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Review: A Little Charm Goes a Long Way in ‘King Kong Vs. Godzilla’Ishiro Honda’s 1962 kaiju film expresses the pure joy of large scale cinema
Jan 23
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Jan 23
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The Best of British Cinema: ‘Night and the City’ (1950)Jules Dassin’s film noir masterwork deserves far more recognition
Jan 20
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Jan 20
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Review: ‘Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling’ — Richard Pryor’s Brutal Self-InterrogationThis bleak comedy-drama sees one of America’s most beloved comics get personal
Jan 18
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Jan 18
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Review: ‘Babygirl’ — A Smart, Sad, Sensual DramaThe new erotic thriller from Halina Reijn is daring and surprisingly deep
Jan 16
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Jan 16
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Review: ‘The Bikeriders’ — Inconsistent Biker Drama DisappointsThe latest film from lowkey auteur Jeff Nichols can’t seem to find its purpose
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Jan 13
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Review: ‘The Two Faces of January’ is an Engaging Thriller Lacking In ComplexityHossein Amini makes a fun romp out of Patricia Highsmith’s novel, but fails to create a truly captivating tale
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Jan 11
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Review: ‘Chocolat’ is a Poignant Look at French Colonial AfricaThe debut feature of Claire Denis is visually arresting, well acted and (ironically) tough to stomach
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Jan 9
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