By Elena Lazic
Michael Shannon and Werner Herzog reunite for this intriguing and highly allegorical eco thriller.
By Elena Lazic
Peter Berg comes up trumps with this patriotic and pulsating dramatisation of the BOP oil spill.
Werner Herzog goes head to head with the volcanoes of the world in this new, globe-trotting doc.
We’ve picked out a selection of essential viewing from this year’s bumper programme.
By Elena Lazic
This remarkable return to filmmaking by director Barry Jenkins falls just a few steps short of genius.
Brit director Garth Jennings turns his hand to an eccentric animated singing competition in this utterly delightful new work.
By Matt Turner
The third annual SAFAR festival in London once again boasts a programme full of surprises.
By Elena Lazic
Despite Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s best efforts, Oliver Stone’s whistleblower drama feels completely disconnected from reality.
By Elena Lazic
Florence Pugh shines in this smart period drama from director William Oldroyd and screenwriter Alice Birch.
By Elena Lazic
This compelling true-crime doc provides an intelligent take down of media sensationalism.
Ben Wheatley shoots for full-on fun with this single location ensemble actioner. And he scores. Big time.
Bertrand Bonello stuns with this coolly exacting, lightly experimental take on the impulse modern terrorism.
Natalie Portman gives a stunning central performance in this emotional portrait of the iconic First Lady.
Cannibals and Keanu Reeves abound in Ana Lily Amirpour’s crazed vision of post-society America.
There’s shades of Lars von Trier in this exquisitely crafted period piece from director Stéphane Brizé.
By Ed Gibbs
The cult filmmaker shares stories and archive from his childhood, while still managing to remain as elusive as ever.
By Ed Gibbs
Andrew Dominik’s documentary about Nick Cave’s new album offers a gentle, haunting portrait of a family consumed with grief.
Mad Mel returns to the director‘s chair, preaching pacifism in a church whose walls are splashed with gore.