Reviews
The Wizard of the Kremlin
If you’re really interested in modern Russia read the book behind the film
California Schemin’
Breakneck Scottish take on the standard rise and fall tale makes for a fine directorial debut for James McAvory
Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026 Dispatch
Impressive series of films dealing with trauma makes the ordinary extraordinary
Live a Little
Interesting debut whose nuanced take on a tough subject ultimately slightly hampers it dramatically
Hen
Nico Scheeper’s surreal folk horror is a beautiful danse macabre choreographed to its own unique rhythm
A Place for Her
Exceptional debut celebrates the vital work of a women’s support centre with narrative skill and a message of hope
“Wuthering Heights”
Emerald Fennell’s sweaty adaptation is a trainwreck, but a strangely watchable one
Redux Redux
Intelligent sci-fi thriller investigates grief and vengeance through an impressively grounded multiverse
H is for Hawk
Adaptation of the celebrated memoir excises much of the poetry but has a great interalised performance from Claire Foy
Return to Silent Hill
Adaptation of a beloved game barely even raises itself above the parapet of mediocrity
The History of Sound
Handsome, stately, gay romance is subtly, tastefully wistful, to its own detriment
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Hugely enjoyable sequel is a little disjointed, but goes heavy on the weird in inventive new ways