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Six upcoming releases to look out for in 2025

15 films I’ll rewatch in 2025

Why Grand Theft Auto on film works so well

Is Bollywood finally breaking up with stereotypes?

Does The Brutalist deserve Best Picture?

Frances Ha turns thirteen soon. How’s she doing?

Interview with Joshua Trigg: BIFA-nominated director of 'Satu: Year of the Rabbit'

'Sister Midnight': a study in South Asian surrealism

'Matt and Mara': realistic relationships on-screen

‘Bird’: newcomer Nykiya Adams stuns on screen

‘Maria’: a troubled portrait in cinematic glory

‘We Live In Time’: sad British films are back

‘Anora’: Mikey Madison’s big break

‘Emilia Perez’: visually stunning & narratively disappointing

‘Blitz’: McQueen’s average attempt at Best Picture

‘Conclave’: Fiennes & Tucci at their finest

‘Disclaimer*’ Episodes 1 & 2 reviewed

Why is Megalopolis so divisive?

Recap: Spirit of Independence Film Festival 2024

My 25 essential films from the past 25 years

Recap: LIFF First Look Day 2024

Why Yorkshire belongs on film

Interview with Sky Peals star Faraz Ayub

Thirty years of students on-screen

Why mother-daughter stories matter more than ever

An appraisal of the sports-business film

Why amateurism matters

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