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The Gatekeepers

Dror Moreh is a little known filmmaker whose debut feature on Israeli statesman Ariel Sharon made negligible impact,…

By Joey Godman
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Oblivion

Director Joseph Kosinski's Oblivion is visually spectacular. Barely a second goes by without explosions or dramatic scenes of…

By Anne Higgins
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Simon Killer

An American in Paris has long been a movie metaphor for a search for romance and the inner-self. This…

By Eleanor MacFarlane
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Populaire

Director Regis Roinsard’s feature film debut brings this, an utterly charming tale of love, resilience and triumph, showcasing…

By Victoria Sanz-Henry
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Theorem

The BFI are currently showcasing the releases of Pier Paolo Pasolini, a virtuoso Italian director who passionately believed…

By Conor Nyhan
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Like Someone in Love

We meet Akiko, a student, in a crowded bar. Despite her wide-eyed innocence and childlike demeanor, we learn…

By Anne Higgins
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Papadopoulos and Sons

Harry Papadopoulos (Steve Dillane) seems to have everything he needs - a family, a great house, an amazing…

By Monica Guerrasio
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The Place beyond the Pines

Hollywood’s up-and-coming poster boy Ryan Gosling radically changes his appearance for this stylish, meandering crime drama, sporting extensive…

By Andrew Collins
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The Seasoning House

There is something ominous about the title The Seasoning House, setting the mood before the film has even…

By Jennifer Atkinson
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Dark Skies

From the producers of Sinister and the Paranormal Activity franchise comes Dark Skies, a thrilling assemblage of horror…

By Jennifer Atkinson