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Master doc maker Patricio Guzmán returns with a stunning look at our destructive relationship with Earth.

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Ben Wheatley serves up a sensational 21st century satire that’s funny and frightening in equal measure.

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10 Cloverfield Lane

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This frisky and frenetic sort-of-sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2008 monster movie boasts a trio of amazing performances.

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Richard Linklater continues his hotter-than-hot streak with this dangerously charming fratboy freakout.

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Director David Farr delivers a top-notch domestic drama starring a maternally-conflicted Clémence Poésy.

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Belly laughs, a cute cast and a strong social conscience – Disney’s latest animated feature has it all.

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Still Alice

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit animator Richard Williams is one of seven directors featured in this excellent short film compendium.

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This hard-hitting portrait of a notorious white supremacist raises some challenging questions about modern America.

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