The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid is a beautifully made and extremely important documentary. It's both technically and narratively excellent.
Rosie realises the true weight of the word “sorry” in a script that feels it can’t bring itself to make light, in direction that seems sometimes almost to quake with anger, in performances alive with passion and pique.
Mandy is a visceral and horrifying story filled with over the top visuals and acting and it's a must-see during the Halloween season.
Venom is a fascinating film, both a complete mess and at the same time a ton of fun.
Realistic, naïve and a sort of adventurous nonsense, Paul Mercier's We Ourselves is a trip well worth taking. Out now at the Savoy Cinema.
Halloween is a hell of a good time. It's intense, gory and at times emotional. Just don't expect it to be something especially original.
First Man is a surprisingly melancholy film. Damien Chazelle captures the character that was Neil Armstrong.
Papi Chulo sidesteps culture clash clichés, thanks to a sweetly funny script and game performances from Matt Bomer and Alejandro Patiño.
Bad Times at the El Royale is a lot of fun, with moving performances and a thrilling mystery, but it outstays its welcomes at 140 minutes
The Silver Branch is an uplifting look at rural life, but there are moments of sadness and melancholy woven into the narrative.