Micmacs, a French nonsense word that roughly translates as “shenanigans,” is the apt title of this movie. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the writer and director who gave us the quirky romantic masterpiece Amelie, has made another riotously inventive and hilarious movie that is a constant delight from start to finish.
The Chorus tells the story of a kindly teacher who slowly but very surely wins over his urchin pupils through the joy of music despite innumerable obstacles put in his path. Centred on the soaring sound of a boy’s choir, this film will charm your ears and give you an emotional tale of how humble dreams can change lives.
House of Gucci is a titillating, ridiculous and utterly engrossing soap opera. It’s based on a luscious, true story featuring vicious family infighting and culminating in a murder. House of Gucci has it all when it comes to family intrigue and betrayal, fronted by a knock-out performance from Lady Gaga.
Led by arresting performances from Steven Yeun and Yeri Han, Minari offers an intimate and heart-wrenching portrait of family and assimilation in 1980s America.
A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece. Set in the 1840s, it chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it.
After Love is poignant, melancholy and a stunningly successful film, which is likely to be the best British film you’ll see this year.
Featuring witty dialogue and deft performances, In Bruges is an effective mix of dark comedy and crime thriller elements.
While its premise is ripe for comedy — and it certainly delivers its fair share of laughs — Priscilla is also a surprisingly tender and thoughtful road movie with some outstanding performances.
A heart-warming tale of Tom (Timothy Spall), a pensioner whose wife, Mary (Phyllis Logan), has just passed away, who travels from Britain’s most northerly point, John O’Groats, to his original home town at its most southerly point, Land’s End, using his free bus pass.
Dominic Cooke’s true-life drama explores how history can be made by the most humble of people committing the smallest of actions