Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Another impressive instalment of a continually entertaining and evolving franchise
Adam Thornton/18 May 2024
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IF
Cozy, if rather derivative, family fun aims for a pure hit of that sweet, sweet nostalgia
Hoard
Strange, unique, often disturbing debut depicts a most unhygienic coming of age
Pater
While the prominent political framework is relevant to today’s economic climate, it’s not explored to its full potential.
Route 132
Québécois director Louis Bélanger’s Route 132 grapples with death and rebirth in a witty and poignant journey.
The Awakening
Nick Murphy’s ordeal psycho-thriller contains some genuinely jumpy moments, but almost feels like a period spoof.
A Cat in Paris (La vie de chat)
Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gognol's animation gives new meaning to the term cat burglar.
Think Global, Act Rural (Solutions locales pour un désordre global)
Coline Serreau's simple but riveting documentary on the system of global agricultural production.
The Rum Diary
Johnny Depp returns to his Fear and Loathing days to star in Bruce Robinson’s hectic adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s 1961 novel.
Chabrol In Brittany
A short season of murder amongst the bourgeoise under the glowering grey skies of Brittany.
The Well Digger’s Daughter (La fille du puisatier)
Daniel Auteuil's well-stated remake of Marcel Pagnol's 1940 original.
Service Entrance (Les femmes du 6ème étage)
Beautiful, very funny and well observed tale of class, culture and transformation in 1960s Paris.
Tabloid
Errol Morris presents Joyce McKinney and the Manacled Mormon