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Christine
(1983)
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Rob Aldam
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John Carpenter does a great job of taking Stephen King’s book and adapting it into a cohesive and thrilling film. It’s beautifully shot and you can tell that a lot of care and attention has gone into making it.
Posted Dec 15, 2025
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Re-Animator
(1985)
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Rob Aldam
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Re-Animator is a spectacular roller coaster of a ride and is pure unbridled horrible fun.
Posted Oct 15, 2025
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Hard Times
(1975)
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Rob Aldam
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Hard Times is an assured and understated film.
Posted Sep 25, 2025
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The Storms of Jeremy Thomas
(2021)
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Rob Aldam
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The Storms of Jeremy Thomas is both more and less than you’d expect.
Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Savage Waters
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Savage Waters is an ode to those who dare to dream.
Posted Feb 15, 2023
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Poor Agnes
(2017)
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Rob Aldam
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Poor Agnes is a deft mixture of psychological warfare, black comedy and knowing horror.
Posted Feb 06, 2023
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Million Dollar Pigeons
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Million Dollar Pigeons is an eye-opening insight into a world you probably didn’t even know existed.
Posted Feb 02, 2023
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January
(2021)
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Rob Aldam
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January works thanks to its ability to linger in the shadows, just out of reach.
Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Iron Butterflies
(2023)
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Rob Aldam
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While Roman Liubyi’s documentary doesn’t really bring anything new to the table, is does approach its subject matter in a methodical and rounded way.
Posted Jan 23, 2023
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Slow
(2023)
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Rob Aldam
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A persuasive meditation on modern romance
Posted Jan 22, 2023
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When It Melts
(2023)
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Rob Aldam
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A powerful story of loneliness and trauma.
Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Corsage
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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There is sparkle and sparks in writer/director Marie Kreutzer’s quasi-historical film but it’s Krieps’s performance which makes it stand out.
Posted Dec 19, 2022
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Jurassic Punk
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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A fascinating documentary about an area of modern big budget cinema which is often overlooked.
Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Adrift in Tokyo
(2007)
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Rob Aldam
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A surprisingly deep offbeat indie comedy drama
Posted Dec 12, 2022
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Rimini
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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While it’s beautifully shot, it’s a comedy drama which lives or dies by the performance of Thomas, and he’s magnificently terrible.
Posted Dec 09, 2022
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Blanquita
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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A thoughtful drama which rolls a number of issues into the story of its eponymous lead.
Posted Dec 09, 2022
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Eternal Spring
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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A powerful critique of state oppression.
Posted Dec 09, 2022
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Mr. Bachmann and His Class
(2021)
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Rob Aldam
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Bachmann’s unusual methods rub up against the often-harsh realities his pupils find themselves in, but the importance of the work he’s doing can’t be understated.
Posted Dec 07, 2022
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Christmas Bloody Christmas
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Puts the slaying back into the festive season, with bells on.
Posted Dec 06, 2022
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The Driver
(1978)
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Rob Aldam
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An effortlessly cool crime thriller which has never looked better
Posted Dec 01, 2022
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Nr. 10
(2021)
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Rob Aldam
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While it’s an overused phrase, it really is best going in cold.
Posted Nov 30, 2022
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Last Film Show
(2021)
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Rob Aldam
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A heart-warming drama about the power and pull of cinema.
Posted Nov 30, 2022
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Goodbye, Don Glees!
(2021)
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Rob Aldam
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A poignant coming-of-age story which covers a lot of ground.
Posted Nov 29, 2022
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Tori and Lokita
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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They conjure great performances from their two leads, who bestow an authenticity on Tori and Lokita.
Posted Nov 29, 2022
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Scrap
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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It’s both a fascinating insight into how we can re/upcycle the objects we use and a telling reminder of the damage our lifestyles is having on the environment.
Posted Nov 23, 2022
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Leonor Will Never Die
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Leonor Will Never Die is a scrappy low-budget meta-action romp which, despite its flaws, is highly entertaining.
Posted Nov 22, 2022
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The Trial
(1962)
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Rob Aldam
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The material struggles to transport itself into a cinematic environment, but we’re taken on a journey in The Trial which is both a faithful portrayal and something new entirely.
Posted Nov 21, 2022
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The Teckman Mystery
(1954)
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Rob Aldam
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An entertaining and lively espionage drama.
Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Reservoir Dogs
(1992)
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Rob Aldam
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While it borrows generously from a number of other films, the way Tarantino structures his crime drama is a breath of fresh air.
Posted Nov 17, 2022
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The Draughtsman's Contract
(1982)
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Rob Aldam
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Ensuring that The Draughtsman’s contract is a feast for the ears, eyes and mind.
Posted Nov 17, 2022
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Much Ado About Dying
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Much Ado About Dying is the best kind of documentary. It will make you laugh and cry. It will also make you pause for thought.
Posted Nov 15, 2022
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My Neighbor Adolf
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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A surprisingly sweet take on a difficult issue.
Posted Nov 14, 2022
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Geographies of Solitude
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Geographies of Solitude captures both the fragility and isolation of this living and breathing island environment.
Posted Nov 13, 2022
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A Compassionate Spy
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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A Compassionate Spy celebrates an ordinary, yet extraordinary, life.
Posted Nov 13, 2022
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The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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An entertaining and lively foray into the minds of these musical mavericks.
Posted Nov 12, 2022
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In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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A thoughtful film which considers the role of the head of a major church in the modern world.
Posted Nov 12, 2022
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Innocence
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Innocence is a powerful argument for urgent change.
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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The March on Rome
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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While The March on Rome is engaging and informative, it also meanders towards the end.
Posted Nov 10, 2022
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Aurora's Sunrise
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Her memoir, Ravished Armenia, also lays at the heart of the film
Posted Nov 10, 2022
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The Great Basin
(2021)
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Rob Aldam
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It’s a fascinating watch and Yoshio Kitagawa’s cinematography picks out the beauty of the natural environment.
Posted Nov 10, 2022
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The Human Trial
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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The Human Trial is a difficult watch at times but does a great job of giving the viewer an idea of what it feels like to participate in a medical study.
Posted Nov 09, 2022
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No Bears
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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No Bears is one of his most ambitious works yet and while it tackles a number of serious issues, there’s always room for his wry humour.
Posted Nov 08, 2022
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Retrograde
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Capturing the final nine months before the fall of Kabul, Retrograde is a scathing portrait of abandonment, incompetence and gross negligence.
Posted Nov 08, 2022
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Audrey Rose
(1977)
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Rob Aldam
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While some of the acting is overwrought and the story occasionally grates, this choice adds extra layers to what is a fascinating, intelligent and thoughtful psychological drama.
Posted Nov 07, 2022
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The Sleeping Tiger
(1954)
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Rob Aldam
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The Sleeping Tiger is a hardboiled thriller which plays with a number of elements around the human condition.
Posted Nov 04, 2022
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Final Cut
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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While Final Cut is an ode to filmmaking and a meta masterclass in production, there’s not much of a beating heart.
Posted Nov 04, 2022
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Nocebo
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) tackles abuse and exploitation through a plot laden with smoke and mirrors.
Posted Nov 03, 2022
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Return to Dust
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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A beautifully made drama which highlights the plight faced by ordinary Chinese citizens living in the countryside.
Posted Nov 03, 2022
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Meet Me in the Bathroom
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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A happy nostalgia trip through a lively and fun period of indie music
Posted Nov 02, 2022
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Good Night Oppy
(2022)
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Rob Aldam
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Good Night Oppy is an enthralling look at the next stage of man’s journey into space.
Posted Nov 02, 2022
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