The Long Goodbye & Altman
Altman’s legacy has been done few favours by the documentary made in his name, writes Andrew Nickolds. Better to learn about him from films such as THE LONG GOODBYE.
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Far from the Madding Crowd
Vinterberg’s adaptation of the Hardy classic doesn’t quite gel, despite Carey Mulligan’s strong and subtle central performance, writes Andrew Nickolds.
While We're Young
Noah Baumbach’s self-confident latest, after his success with the charming and funny FRANCES HA, has an awful lot going for it.
The Wanderers
The Bronx, 1963. Geographically close, but in reality we’re a long way from WEST SIDE STORY and its rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks…
Nightcrawler
News media satire NIGHTCRAWLER makes an antihero out of a sociopathic supernerd, writes Andrew Nickolds.
The Judge
It’s hard to go far wrong with a star-led courtroom drama, writes Andrew Nickolds, but THE JUDGE has a pretty good try.
A Poem In Exile
The unpublished story of a musical piece inspired by the sad story of those who had to emigrate from their homeland after the Spanish civil war.
Oh Boy
The life journey of OH BOY is set to be a real crowd-pleaser, according to Andrew Nickolds.
Life of Crime
Jennifer Aniston may be one of the brightest lights in LIFE OF CRIME, according to Andrew Nickolds.
Tir
TIR makes the most of the mundane, according to Andrew Nickolds.