Reviews
Hill of Freedom
This observational comedy is the definition of short and sweet, but with the substance rarely accorded with such a description.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
A Farsi-language neo-noir, feminist, dystopian, vampire, western, romance and horror effort that is as exceptional as it sounds.
The Captive
Solemn and moody, Atom Egoyan's return to mistreated children and miscarried justice is intermittent in its effectiveness.
The Crow's Egg
In this boy's own Indian adventure, slightness reigns supreme for superficially pleasing but emotionally trite results.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Showing family life with affection and understanding, this adaptation of the popular children's book is irreverent and astute.
Nightcrawler
Gaunt and wiry, restless and riled up, you've never seen Jake Gyllenhaal like this before.
Maps to the Stars
Commoditisation, iconography and idolisation is at the heart of David Cronenberg's latest look at the horrors of human physicality
The Mule
This Australian film may be bypassing cinemas, but the crime comedy-drama is one audiences needn't strain to enjoy.
Tokyo Tribe
The iconic and inimitable Sion Sono applies his particular talents to a ridiculous and riveting underworld opera of sorts.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
The latest instalment in the dystopian series may be abrupt by design, but it is also insightful, intelligent and immersive.