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European cinema
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Bitter Christmas: Pedro Almodovar engrosses with his latest meta movie
A film within a film within a film, Bitter Christmas examines the relationship between life and cinema.
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European cinema
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Fjord: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve anchor ice-cold child welfare drama
19 May 2026 - 4:45PM
Asian cinema: Korean films
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Hope: director Na Hong-jin of The Wailing fame returns with a monster mess
18 May 2026 - 1:47PM
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American cinema
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Paper Tiger: Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson lead dark gangster movie
Director James Gray returns to his mob roots in this film about two brothers who fall foul of the Russian mafia in New York. Also stars Miles Teller.
18 May 2026 - 11:25AM
Asian cinema: Japanese films
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Sheep in the Box: Hirokazu Koreeda tackles grief in sci-fi drama
Hirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes entry probes grief, artificial intelligence and family bonds, but its subplots leave the film scattered.
16 May 2026 - 11:10PM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
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Colony: Jun Ji-hyun returns in slick but empty zombie thriller
Jun Ji-hyun stars as a biotech professor battling bloodthirsty zombies in Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho’s new film.
16 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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Asian cinema: Japanese films
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All of a Sudden: Ryusuke Hamaguchi wows with Paris-set drama
Starring Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto, the three-hour movie on caregiving and capitalism is anchored by a profound bilingual conversation.
15 May 2026 - 11:20PM
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Asian cinema
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Parallel Tales: Asghar Farhadi misfires with latest French excursion
This tale of voyeurism in Paris, starring Vincent Cassel, Virginie Efira and Isabelle Huppert, lacks any tension or romantic intrigue.
15 May 2026 - 1:58PM
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Asian cinema: Japanese films
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Nagi Notes: Koji Fukada ponders the meaning of art in wartime
Featuring nuanced performances and beautiful camerawork, Nagi Notes asks what art should mean in the chaotic world we live in.
14 May 2026 - 11:14AM
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Asian cinema: Chinese films
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A Man and a Woman: Hong Kong-set quarantine drama is a tough watch
Neighbouring hotel guests develop a relationship over the course of their 21-day quarantine in Hong Kong in Guan Hu’s pandemic-set drama.
11 May 2026 - 9:15PM
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American cinema
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Mortal Kombat II: Karl Urban leads brainless, outdated action sequel
Little more than a series of cartoonish ultra-violent vignettes, Mortal Kombat II feels as antiquated as the amulet the characters chase.
7 May 2026 - 12:25AM
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Asian cinema: Japanese films
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Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express is a riotous sci-fi anime ride
A 47-minute compilation of Yohei Kameyama’s animated series, Milky Subway provides more laughs and surprises than many feature-length films.
5 May 2026 - 7:15PM
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European cinema
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Sound of Falling: Cannes Jury Prize winner is a beautiful tale of trauma
The lives of four women in different eras on one farm are intertwined with haunting narratives of trauma and liberation in Sound of Falling.
4 May 2026 - 5:18PM
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American cinema
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The Devil Wears Prada 2: iconic fashion comedy gets a slick but muted update
The Devil Wears Prada 2 tackles journalism’s digital shift and changes within the fashion industry since the first film came out in 2006.
30 Apr 2026 - 12:00AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Cold War 1994: Hong Kong crime thriller prequel is a star-studded blast
Terrance Lau leads this unrealistic but fun 1990s-set actioner that’s stuffed with stars including Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-fat and Louis Koo.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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American cinema
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Michael: ‘King of Pop’ biopic features all the hits, none of the controversy
While the film is packed with great performances, it is an utterly sanitised view of Michael Jackson’s life and the allegations he faced.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:46PM
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European cinema
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Arco: Annecy winner is a charming Peter Pan-esque sci-fi fable for our times
Featuring voices including Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo, Ugo Bienvenu’s directorial debut Arco delivers a powerful ecological message.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
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Asian cinema: Chinese films
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Pegasus 3: Shen Teng roars back in Han Han’s blockbuster racing sequel
Shen Teng stars as a former rally champion who has fallen on hard times in Pegasus 3, which really takes off in its exhilarating third act.
7 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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We’re Nothing at All: Herman Yau’s grim social critique lacks all subtlety
A gripping drama, We’re Nothing at All explores societal apathy through a tragic bus blast – but its heavy-handed approach may deter viewers.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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American cinema
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Nintendo sequel looks great but lacks laughs
Donald Glover, Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the cast in this sequel to 2023’s hugely successful The Super Mario Bros Movie.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:00AM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
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Humint: dynamic Korean spy thriller from Ryoo Seung-wan on Netflix
Starring Zo In-sung, Park Jeong-min and Park Hae-joon, Humint rewards patient viewers with some of the best heroic bloodshed in recent times.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:46PM
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American cinema
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They Will Kill You: Zazie Beetz leads a delicious slice of midnight madness
They Will Kill You delivers dark comic madness, with Zazie Beetz taking a magnetic turn as an ex-con battling satanic elites in New York.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:00AM
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American cinema
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – Samara Weaving back for stale horror sequel
Good casting and funny moments aside, this horror sequel with Sarah Michelle Gellar is heavier on bloodshed than on new ideas.
23 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Ciao UFO: Charlene Choi leads nostalgic trip through Hong Kong history
Chui Tien-you and Wong You-nam join Charlene Choi in Patrick Leung’s poignant character drama that finally arrives at cinemas after debuting in 2019.
18 Mar 2026 - 5:20PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Gamer Girls: Angela Yuen leads beguiling Hong Kong esports drama
This engaging tale of an all-female esports team delivers an underdog story with a light touch and punches well above its modest budget.
11 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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American cinema
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Project Hail Mary: Ryan Gosling is stranded in dull Martian clone
Ryan Gosling plays an astronaut on a mission to save Earth in this film directed by The Lego Movie’s Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Girlfriends: Fish Liew and Jennifer Yu reunite for tender lesbian romance
Tracy Choi’s semi-autobiographical, episodic drama gives an intimate portrait of a woman searching for her place at different stages of life.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Ultimate Revenge: Hong Kong crime thriller is all brawn and no brains
Loud, action-packed and completely chaotic, Terry Ng’s Ultimate Revenge is packed with thrills but fails to deliver on plot.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:56PM
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