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45 Years
A navigation of the complexities of human relationships; by Claire Jesson Read this article (Discuss this) Published on September 11, 2015

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Blockbuster action refreshingly grounded in charatcer; by Nick Jones Read this article (Discuss this) Published on August 07, 2015

Song of the Sea
A suprisingly sombre tale, exploring family grief through Irish mythology,by Zoë Shacklock Read this article (Discuss this) Published on July 19, 2015

Phoenix
A reworking of Vertigo that transforms a pulpy premise into something mythical, by James Slaymaker Read this article (Discuss this) Published on July 07, 2015

Results
Brings added nuance and psychological depth to the rom-com formula; by James Slaymaker Read this article (Discuss this) Published on June 09, 2015

The Avengers: Age of Ultron
A precisely measured ensemble blockbuster; By James Taylor Read this article (Discuss this) Published on April 26, 2015

While We're Young
A film about family, filmmaking, and cross-generational adult communication ;by Rebecca Rae Read this article (Discuss this) Published on April 07, 2015

Chappie
A flawed film that adds little to the genre, but enjoyable nonetheless; by Matt Denny Read this article (Discuss this) Published on March 29, 2015

Blackhat
A formally radical film exploring the tangible effects of intangible data, on both society and the self; by James Slaymaker Read this article (Discuss this) Published on February 25, 2015

Inherent Vice
A portrait of times changing and those that get left behind, by James Slaymaker Read this article (Discuss this) Published on January 31, 2015

Ex Machina
A genuinely thrilling sci-fi film about gender and Otherness, by Matt Denny Read this article (Discuss this) Published on January 28, 2015

American Sniper
An examination of the glorification of masculine individualism, rather than the nuances of the war in Iraq; by James Slaymaker Read this article (Discuss this) Published on January 26, 2015

St. Vincent
A quirky yet compassionate film that tempers predictability with seriousness, by Patrick Pilkington Read this article (Discuss this) Published on January 21, 2015

Whiplash
an excruciating filmic portrait of how far perfectionist tendencies can be warped by an abusive mentor, by Anna Reynolds Cooper Read this article (Discuss this) Published on January 18, 2015

The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies
An appealing and enjoyable romp, marred by some clunky writing Read this article (Discuss this) Published on December 21, 2014

The Maze Runner
A disappointing film that fails to bring something new to a familiar theme, by Marta Wasik Read this article (Discuss this) Published on November 15, 2014

Gone Girl
Explores the performative nature of human relationships in the digital age, By James Slaymaker Read this article (Discuss this) Published on October 30, 2014

Hermitage Revealed
A lush travelogue, sadly lacking in critical depth; by Charlotte Stevens Read this article (Discuss this) Published on October 26, 2014

The Riot Club
A timely comment on the potential vileness of the male group; by Rebecca Rae Read this article (Discuss this) Published on October 14, 2014

A Most Wanted Man
Joseph Oldham lauds this adaptation of John Le Carré's 9/11 novel for its tension, atmosphere and perfomances Read this article (Discuss this) Published on September 25, 2014

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