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  • The Exorcism (2024)
    Review preview for The Exorcism

    Crowe is in his element here.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    A troubled actor begins to exhibit a disruptive behaviour while shooting a remake of The Exorcist. His estranged daughter wonders if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play.
  • Gardens Of The Night (2007)
    Review preview for Gardens Of The Night

    A testament to harrowing real-life experiences.

    Paul Griffiths · 3.5 out of 5
    A harrowing account of child abduction and survival.
  • Ladyworld (2018)
    Review preview for Ladyworld

    Ladyworld becomes so burdened by art and symbolism that it almost loses sight of the need to tell a story.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    Eight teenage girls find themselves trapped in an endless birthday party after an earthquake.
  • Please Baby Please (2022)
    Review preview for Please Baby Please

    There are layers and layers of humour here, sometimes rooted in queer and theatrical traditions but mostly accessible regardless.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    Newlyweds Suse and Arthur become the dangerous obsession of a greaser gang that awakens a sleeping quandary into the couple's sexual identity.
  • Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Review preview for Revolutionary Road

    Winslet delivers her lines with scalpel-like precision. DiCaprio plays off her with the fire of a young Brando.

    Chris · 4.5 out of 5
    A young couple in an apparently perfect marriage turn on each other as they struggle to communicate.
  • Sherrybaby (2005)
    Review preview for Sherrybaby

    Realistic fly-on-the-wall performances prevent Sherrybaby from descending into a sentimental hard luck story.

    Chris · 3 out of 5
    An optimistic ex-convict tries to rebuild her life.
  • Seven Stages To Achieve Eternal Bliss By Passing Through The Gateway Chosen By The Holy Storsh (2018)
    Review preview for Seven Stages To Achieve Eternal Bliss By Passing Through The Gateway Chosen By The Holy Storsh

    The frantic pacing of the film might be a bit exhausting if you're over six (and the blood a bit daunting if you're under it) but if you can stick with it, there's plenty here to enjoy.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    A small-town couple finds the perfect apartment in the big city, except there's one catch: the apartment is home to the ritualistic suicides of a deranged cult.

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