Dogman

Canine Cannes-botherer is a gripping, but flawed morality tale.

Deadbeat at Dawn

Grindhouse debut is a nasty, brutish and short blast of punk nihilism.

The Wife

Old literary resentments seep to the surface in tetchy drama.

The Rider

Beautiful and melancholy drama about a singular way of life.

Witness for the Prosecution

Delicious performances make twisty courtroom drama a classic treat.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Great life lessons learned from this miseducation.

Puzzle

Warm drama resists having the pieces fit together too neatly.

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji

Forgotten samurai road movie given a most respectful new release.

Alex Edelman: Just For Us

Superb standup about bigotry, white privilege and the desire to fit in at any cost.

Damian Clark: Extra Show!

Rapid-fire raconteur hits the mark on the joys and terrors of fatherhood.

Jarred Christmas: Remarkably Average

Amiable New Zealander does more than enough to transcend his show’s title.

Sam Campbell: The Trough

Demented multi-media savvy burst of invention and silliness is perfect midnight fodder.

Two Faced Bitchin’

Surreal neon-drenched sketches are baffling, creepy and hilarious

Steve Bugeja: Almost

Impressive storytelling from one of comedy’s nice guys.

Jacob Hawley: Howl

A good debut hour juggles working-class roots with liberal guilt.