Rasoulof brings the audience directly into Tehran - this film will most likely be the closest thing we’ll ever have to see into the lives of those who have been oppressed in Iran.

While I’m Still Here is quite simple in terms of filmmaking, it is elevated by its incredible performances, storytelling and authentic portrayal of the time period.

The Monkey is a weird and fundamentally unserious, yet somehow still kind of moving experience. The end result is an absolutely fantastic time at the movies, a testament to taking wild career swings and giving the audience the maximum bang for their buck in terms of entertainment value.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a tale bound to resonate with every woman’s experiences.

Inside is a well-directed debut feature that is unforgiving, and filled with stand out moments from the whole cast.

The Last Showgirl is a reflection on how the end is just the beginning, and the whimsy of girlhood can persevere into womanhood.

Having already won the New Directors Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Baumgartner has proved himself a deeply talented auteur to watch, reminding audiences of the fierce talent that Switzerland has to behold.

Visually, this film feels like a masterclass of instinctive storytelling.

Occasionally awkward performances and deliveries are mostly forgiven by this fine adaption of a scandalous mystery. 

What is art without family? Although providing no concrete answer, Arens does tell us that life is worth creating, and creativity comes from those around us.

Bird is a visceral coming-of-age tale that soars thanks to its naturalistic approach to both performances and on-screen craft. 

if you’re into making a mockery of death, ethereal dancing, classical art allegories, and ‘tacky’ playlists then They Will be Dust is the film for you. 

What stands out the most is the ironically loud message of Julie Keeps Quiet.

Heart Eyes is certainly a commendable addition to the horror-comedy genre, offering a refreshing take on the slasher formula without reinventing the wheel.

Stephen Soderbergh […], makes a return to experimental filmmaking with Presence: a modernised ghost story serving as a deliberate subversion of the genre itself.

Though Queer has all the ingredients of a great drama, its delivery misses the mark. 

If you’re looking for a film to watch with your family, this one won’t set your world on fire, but it’s sure to incite some excitement from younger audiences all the same.

If you enjoy thoughtful films and would like to explore a movie that doesn’t follow the “rules”, or give everything to you on a silver platter, this may be the perfect film for you as you escape the hot summer weather with a drink and an ice cream in an air-conditioned theatre.

Reijn suggests that pleasure has an interstitial quality, making it neither good nor evil, only a key part of life.

Dating and relationships, especially in the modern world, can be a real horror.