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  • Bogans (2004)
    Review preview for Bogans

    The film succeeds in making us root for the characters rather than simply laugh at them.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    Three bogans set out on a quest to star in Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings films.
  • Hot Fuzz (2007)
    Review preview for Hot Fuzz

    Formulaic but exuberant, packed with quirky humour and very difficult not to like.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    Tongue-in-cheek British twist on the buddy cop genre.
  • The Life And Deaths Of Christopher Lee (2024)
    Review preview for The Life And Deaths Of Christopher Lee

    Director Jon Spira does a surprisingly thorough job, and although he isn’t able to go into depth with much of the material, this is a solid start for those interested in exploring further.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    Genre icon Christopher Lee is brought back to life in a documentary using fresh interviews, archive material and multiple forms of traditional and cutting-edge animation.
  • Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2011)
    Review preview for Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

    Harryhausen's recollections and anecdotes about the process are a pleasure to see and hear.

    Neil Mitchell · 4 out of 5
    A celebration of the life and work of special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen.

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