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Black Bag — a return to form for Soderbergh and the spy subgenre
Black Bag — a return to form for Soderbergh and the spy subgenre
When an intelligence agent is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband (also an agent) faces the ultimate loyalty test…
Marios Papadoniou
Mar 16
Opus — psychological thriller is a frustrating mix of missed opportunities
Opus — psychological thriller is a frustrating mix of missed opportunities
A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago.
Amelia Nancy Harvey
Mar 16
Erin Brockovich — endearing biopic that eschews a paint-by-numbers approach
Erin Brockovich — endearing biopic that eschews a paint-by-numbers approach
A flamboyant law firm secretary works tirelessly to gain justice for a small town wrecked by a utility company’s pollution.
Cian McGrath
Mar 14
Sister Midnight — a Mumbai-set genre-bending feminist fable
Sister Midnight — a Mumbai-set genre-bending feminist fable
A frustrated and misanthropic newlywed discovers certain feral impulses that land her in unlikely situations.
Amelia Nancy Harvey
Mar 13
The Invitation (2015) — tense, single-location thriller hampered by a lack of subtlety
The Invitation (2015) — tense, single-location thriller hampered by a lack of subtlety
When a man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, the unsettling past reopens old wounds and creates new tensions.
Cian McGrath
Mar 12
Shampoo — raucous but meandering comedy satire
Shampoo — raucous but meandering comedy satire
On Election Day, 1968, an irresponsible hairdresser and ladies’ man is too busy cutting hair and dealing with his girlfriends and mistress.
Cian McGrath
Mar 11
The Champion (1915) — the modest beginnings of a cinematic genius
The Champion (1915) — the modest beginnings of a cinematic genius
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a “good luck” horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner…
Conall McManus
Mar 10
Deep Red — superbly crafted mystery and suspense
Deep Red — superbly crafted mystery and suspense
An English pianist in Rome witnesses the bloody murder of a psychic and then tries to track down the killer with the help of a reporter…
Remy Dean
Mar 9
Mickey 17 — a fun journey through space from Bong Joon-ho
Mickey 17 — a fun journey through space from Bong Joon-ho
Mickey 17, known as an “expendable,” goes on a dangerous journey to colonise an ice planet.
Robert English
Mar 8
Outbreak (1995) — fleeting thrills and dull storytelling in a pandemic action film
Outbreak (1995) — fleeting thrills and dull storytelling in a pandemic action film
A team of Army doctors struggle to find a cure for the deadly Motaba virus that was transported from Africa to North America by a monkey…
Cian McGrath
Mar 8
One of Them Days — Keke Palmer shines in chaotic buddy comedy
One of Them Days — Keke Palmer shines in chaotic buddy comedy
When two female friends and roommates discover one of their boyfriend’s has blown their rent money, they go to extremes to avoid eviction.
Amelia Nancy Harvey
Mar 7
Zero Day — De Niro graces the small screen for the first time in entertaining political thriller
Zero Day — De Niro graces the small screen for the first time in entertaining political thriller
A former U.S. President is called out of retirement to find the source of a cyberattack, only to discover a web of lies and conspiracies.
Billie Gagné-Lebel
Mar 6
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