SICARIO, Denis Villeneuve’s second attempt at mainstream cinema, is a valiant effort held back by a lack of subtlety in its exposition.
Gone Lesbo Gone: The Untold Tale of an Unseen Film!
Jarret Gahan’s exploration of Andrew Leavold’s no-budget ’60s softcore throwback flick LESBO-A-GO-GO is an entertaining retrospective of a schlocky disasterpiece, afflicted by similar budgetary issues.
We Are Your Friends
Max Joseph’s spray-tan infused cinematic debut shows flourishes of potential, but is marred by an extremely disappointing third act that is shrouded in self-seriousness.
Hitman: Agent 47
The latest cinematic attempt at the HITMAN video game is even more inept than its predecessor, a lazy and generic action vehicle with little value.
The Cult of JT LeRoy
Marjorie Sturm’s latest documentary is an impressive LoFi exploration of con artist Laura Albert and her literary persona JT LeRoy, an author who built a cult-like following before the revelation that their entire output was a hoax.
Heaven Knows What
Josh and Benny Safdie’s latest feature is a brilliant and heartbreaking look at the lives of homeless heroin addicts living in New York, boasting magnificent performances and an air of realism lacking from most drug morality tales.
The Guest
Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett’s most recent collaboration is a fantastic riff on ’80s straight-to-video flicks, elevated further by a strong score and impressive cinematography.
Peace Officer
Brad Barber and Scott Christopherson’s debut documentary is a fascinating look at the increasing militarisation of American Police forces, and the effects that this has on the wider community.
Tales of the Grim Sleeper
Nick Broomfield’s latest documentary is an impressive indictment of police incompetence and structural racism in modern USA, filtered through a serial killer narrative.
3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets
A lazily constructed documentary on an extremely important topic, Marc Silver’s exploration of the Jordan Davis case isn’t quite up to muster.