Strickland explores sound in film in tantalising new ways in this modern cult psychological horror about a British sound engineer hired to work on Italian giallo, who discovers something sinister behind-the-scenes.
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Strickland explores sound in film in tantalising new ways in this modern cult psychological horror about a British sound engineer hired to work on Italian giallo, who discovers something sinister behind-the-scenes.
Soderbergh’s take on the strip show dazzles with sights and sounds, but his film lacks dramatic substance.
Ridley Scott sets expectations too high in this generally solid sci-fi epic let down by an unfocused screenplay and suspect pacing.
Baumbach’s charming if at times elegiac black-and-white drama about self-discovery and acceptance features an indelible performance by Greta Gerwig.
This beautiful Japanese animated feature by Hosoda is endearing, but it may feel a bit too lengthy at times.
Featuring an exceptional performance by Tom Hardy, Lawless is an assured and entertaining crime-thriller from John Hillcoat that is also very violent and bloody.
Another commanding performance by Daniel Day-Lewis lifts this uncharacteristically slow-paced and talky Spielberg film from being too self-absorbed in its historical importance.
Oliver Stone is back in business in this brutal crime drama about drug cartels that is also flashy and entertaining.
Petzold’s strong command of his craft is evident here in this measured and nuanced Stasi anti-thriller featuring a wary female doctor in ‘80s East Germany who desires to defect.
Drags a bit too long for its own good, but Vinterberg’s latest remains to be a fairly compelling drama with fine performances.