Dahomey Film Review: Small But Mighty Doc
With her experimental documentary Dahomey, Mati Diop has created a modest but memorable investigation into the polarising question of cultural heritage restitution.
The Fire Inside Review: Defiant Sports Drama
The rise of boxer Claressa Shields is depicted in The Fire Inside, a socially conscious sports movie that looks beyond the medals and glory.
The Life of Chuck Review: Flanagan’s Best Yet
Consistently wrongfooting its audience, The Life of Chuck is an ambitious three-act opus of unexpected positivity.
The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire Film Review
The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire is a dazzling, endlessly creative feature film directorial debut from Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich.
The Dog Review: Kate Walsh Excels in Short Film
The Dog highlights Kate Walsh’s captivating versatility as an actress, and brings awareness to the mental health of veterinarians around the world.
The Wild Robot Review: Magic Android Adventure
In the utterly enchanting The Wild Robot, DreamWorks shows it still has the magic touch for heartfelt, original storytelling.
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Review: Cartoonish Gem
With Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Tim Burton arrives on the filmmaking scene fully formed, with a ghoulishly whimsical visual style and instinct for offbeat comedy.
Families Like Ours (Familier Som Vores) Review: Vinterberg Does It Again
Families Like Ours (Familier Som Vores)’s brilliant premise is exactly what it takes for Europe to understand the refugee crisis, in a marvel of a series that brims with humanity and puts its characters first.
The Penguin Series Review: Grungy Character Study
The Penguin breathes like the brooding lovechild of Chinatown and The Sopranos, cementing Colin Farrell’s stamp on the title character.
The Courageous Review: Keeping Up Appearances
Highlighting the struggles of working-class families in a nation known for its wealth, The Courageous is an impressive slice of social realism.