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Foodies
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Andy Hayler is a facebook friend of mine, though I admit I've never met him. I'm not sure when we first connected online, nor who first sent the friend request. What I do know is that Andy and I connected over our common interests, our love of foo… -
Madame Bovary
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A psychologically complex erotic drama, full of sparkling prose and an unusual narrative pace, Madame Bovary seems almost impossible to translate effectively to the medium of film. -
Amy
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...the film does a beautiful job of folding her embattled lyrics and boozy neo-Billie Holiday voice through the events of her life, weaving threads that reconcile Winehouse the artist and Winehouse the public mess. -
Mother Courage and Her Children
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Bearing in mind the weight of wartime stories, the performances are admirable and the true strength of Mother Courage shines through. -
The Duke of Burgundy
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The Duke of Burgundy is probably one of the most beautiful films you will see this year, and has some amazing performances, but overall it’s lacking. -
Jurassic World
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The success of the latest Jurassic installment hinges on the newest animation technology, where the CGI is better than ever before and the dinosaurs are brought to life in 3D and IMAX Theatres. -
Women He's Undressed
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As Women He’s Undressed, the new documentary directed by Australian film luminary Gillian Armstrong, reveals, you can be still revered without being a household name. -
Sergio Herman, Fucking Perfect
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Fucking Perfect is the documentary of a year in the life of Sergio Herman and the last year of three Michelin star Oud Sluis. -
Pasolini
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Unlike many of his peers, indie filmmaker Abel Ferrara’s long career has never produced a big breakthrough moment. -
Dope
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In his latest and fifth film Dope, Rick Famuyiwa continues to explore the themes of race, and acceptance of self and others. -
Last Cab to Darwin
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If this were an American film, we would be calling it “Oscar-bait” but you get the sense that the people behind this film had no designs as grand as that. -
Venus in Fur
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Venus in Fur sheds light on the world of S&M, but underneath the layers of lingerie and fishnet stockings sits an incredibly clever performance drawing connections between fetishism and desire to the psychological being. -
Far from the Madding Crowd
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It’s remarkable how well this story holds up more than a century after it was written. -
Jamie xx: In Colour
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The best dance music has a beating heart at its centre – a gripping emotional core that shines through with every pulsating beat or ripple of melody. -
Slow West
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The revisionist Western is a small but devastating film, full of finely drawn characters, powerful irony and a haunting evocation of America in its youth. -
Woman in Gold
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The restitution of Klimt’s paintings shines through the film, representing a hope that the Jewish can claim back what was rightfully theirs. -
Jim O'Rourke: Simple Songs
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On Simple Songs it’s very much a case of having one eye on a wryly lyrical pop song whilst the other is on a big studio sound. -
Shamir: Ratchet
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Shamir’s outsized but sweet personality is the perfect antidote to the faceless house divas that have populated the world of electronic music for so long. -
Mad Max: Fury Road
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When it comes to seeing this Big Action Movie, you should check your expectations at the door, because it’s nowhere near as dumb as you might think. -
The Tallest Man on Earth: Dark Bird Is Home
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The good news is that while Dark Bird Is Home similar in sound to its predecessor, it shows a better sense of balance.