Sentimental Value review – moving, sharp and…
Nothing brings a family together like a funeral, and at the wake for Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes’ (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) mother,
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Coming of age with Rob Reiner
“It was the summer of 1959, a long time ago. But only if you measure it in terms of years.” Richard
Avatar: Fire and Ash review – another James…
It’s funny to think of James Cameron as a traditionalist when his work has long been technology-forward – as have been
Strangers in Paradise: The Radical Loneliness of…
I first encountered John Irvin’s 1985 film Turtle Diary more than a decade ago, drawn by its Harold Pinter screenplay and all-star
Eleanor the Great review – has all the…
When 94-year-old Eleanor’s (June Squibb) best friend of 70 years and roommate Bessie (Rita Zohar) passes away, she decides it’s time
Christmas, Again review – a perfectly-rounded Yuletide bauble
This indie gem from 2014 comes to UK cinemas for the first time, and it’s an example of elite Holiday
Lurker review – an excellent showcase for…
In his controversial but undeniably significant smash hit ‘Stan’, Eminem relayed the story of an obsessive fan who would do
Ella McCay review – comfort food reheated, with a…
It’s been 15 years since filmmaker and TV legend James L Brooks last attempted to make a romantic comedy. The memory of 2010’s How
A Different Kind of Holiday Affair: Carol at 10
That this exchange takes place within the feminine domain of the department store – the doll counter, no less –