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Brick Mansions

Hollywood’s latest conversion of European cinema, in this case Luc Besson’s well-received 2004 French flick District 13, was…

By Joshua Roberts
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Obvious Child

The words “charming abortion film” don’t often lend themselves to one another, yet in the case of Gillian…

By Alexandra Sims
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In Bloom

In Bloom, directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Gross, was Georgia’s official entry for the 2013 Academy Award…

By Matthew McKernan
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Dinosaur 13

Dinosaurs have always been one of the most exciting and intriguing parts of history. For centuries mankind has…

By Violet Myers
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Blue Ruin

Steeped in subtle backstory and with a deliciously well-paced unravelling narrative, Jeremy Saulnier’s new film is a masterpiece…

By Booker Woodford
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Ilo Ilo

Flush with surprising warmth and universal appeal, Anthony Chen’s debut feature film Ilo Ilo sets new standards on…

By Jack Hill
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Plastic

Julian Gilbey is not one for subtlety; his directorial back catalogue includes high octane thriller A Lonely Place…

By Sarah Edmonds
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The Wind Rises

Hayao Miyazaki is one of the world’s great storytellers. For the past 30 years he has created films…

By Sarah Edmonds
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Khumba

Khumba is a South African animated children’s film with some strong themes. It follows the story of the…

By Phoebe Person
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Super Duper Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper’s hedonistic exploits have provided rock music with some of its funniest and most bizarre stories. The…

By The editorial unit