2016
The Birth of a Nation is often relentlessly dark and bitter, and as a result is only partly a success at delivering its compelling message.
Arrival and Hell or High Water are both allegorical, effective films from last year, yet they also tend to state their themes too bluntly.
More people died, many were saved. Fire At Sea is an expression of pure sorrow and joy inextricably linked together; the story of their exodus.
With Certain Women, director Kelly Reichardt has created one of the most human cinematic universes in recent memory.
Sing is a film which is trying to look on the more positive side of these singing competitions; it is about hope and a real desire to change.
A Tale of Love and Darkness is a sincere and emotionally impactful viewing experience; a great directorial debut from Natalie Portman.
Myrtle Beach takes a look at working class people within the predominantly conservative city, painting them in an empathetic, relatable light.
Despite initial scepticism, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a vividly presented and brilliantly executed standalone Star Wars film.
Kedi is a joyful documentary that features the cats in Istanbul, Turkey, and the special connection they have with the city’s humans.
Filmed on a micro-budget, Anna Rose Holmer’s The Fits is a stunning debut feature, dealing with powerful themes of identity and gender.
Though its feel-good sentiments are hard to resist, there are simply too many tonal and structural issues that hold LION back from greatness.
Your Name is the latest anime from Makoto Shinkai; grounded in a contemporary setting, it is as endearing as it is gorgeous to watch unfold.
Fences was recently nominated for multiple Academy Awards, but is Denzel Washington’s passion project worth all the hype?
With an invigorating score and fantastic performances, Jackie is also a biopic that reflects on the current environment of celebrity culture.
Paterson is informed by the rich tradition of American poetry and modelled as a gentle meditation on the minutiae of artistic life.
