A-list cast and oddball humour make for a Wes Anderson gem
Fans of oddball director Wes Anderson and his ability to attract a perfect A-list cast are in for a treat thanks to one of his very best in The Phoenician Scheme.
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A-lister shines in ‘bonkers’ Aussie thriller
With an unhinged Nicolas Cage doing what he does best, Aussie thriller The Surfer will get in your head and stay there.
Verdict on Marvel’s new blockbuster
With a star-studded cast including Florence Pugh and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Marvel’s newest release Thunderbolts has been the subject of a lot of hype. But is it worth it?
Ben Affleck’s ‘logic-free’ Hollywood return
In the aftermath of his high-profile divorce from Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck makes his return to the big screen in The Accountant 2.
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Blanchett brilliant in superb, snappy spy thriller
Fans of Slow Horses will love Steven Soderbergh’s smart and sophisticated spy thriller with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Bonkers: why Robert Pattinson’s Mickey 17 is a hot mess
After winning an Oscar for Parasite, big things were expected for director Bong Joon Ho’s next movie but his big swing with Robert Pattinson doesn’t quite connect, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Perfect Pamela Anderson best thing about The Last Showgirl
After years of not being taken seriously, Pamela Anderson finds the perfect role as an ageing exotic dancer – it’s a pity the movie isn’t as good as her, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Mad About the Boy is best Bridget Jones film since the first
Bridget Jones has lost a husband and gained a younger lover but Renee Zellweger brings heart and humour to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
Timely take on Munich Olympics terrorist crisis
The edge-of-your-seat factual drama September 5 takes viewers behind the scenes in one of the Olympic Games’ darkest hours with a message that still resonates today.
Companion’s a terrifically twisting thriller best seen spoiler-free
Companion is the kind of original and inventive thriller that comes around all too rarely – but the top-level twists hit hardest by going in spoiler-free, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why A Complete Unknown is one of the past decade’s best biopics
Any doubts about Timothee Chalamet being one of the best actors of his generation should be laid to rest after his astonishing performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.
Unique and epic drama is Oscars frontrunner for good reason
There’s a good reason that the three-and-a-half-hour drama The Brutalist is favourite to win this year’s Best Picture Oscar – it’s like nothing you have seen before, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Thrilling’: why Conclave is a knockout from start to finish
If you think a movie based on choosing a new pope sounds boring then think again – the gripping Conclave will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Must-see’: Why original and funny Anora is downright addictive
Showcasing an incredible new acting talent, ‘must-see’ Anora provokes genuine fascination and outright curiosity, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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