Brooklyn is a traditional, earnest take on Colm Tóibín’s novel, yet its one which wins you over through its sincere execution and standout central performance.
The Queen of Ireland is a powerful, moving document that acts as a time-capsule of emotion and social change. It's also the funniest film of the year.
Mississippi Grind has earned a place for itself among the gambling classics with its unique angle on addiction and male friendship.
Queen of Earth is a terrifically creepy drama, driven by fine direction, a sharp script and two wonderful leading ladies.
With wit and panache, Jafar Panahi returns to rouse rabbles and debate in the thoroughly engaging Taxi Tehran.
Too long, convoluted and occasionally just plain dull, Spectre is a middling (at best) follow-up to Bond's biggest success.
The Lobster is a unique and oddly affecting take on modern relationships, with a fine cast committing to its deadpan strangeness.