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Maquia

In Maquia, a group of Iorphs (an Elf-like race with blonde hair and Tolkienesque immortality) known as the…

By Euan Franklin
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Time Trial

As a sport, cycling has experienced the ups and downs that come with increased drugs testing, with some…

By Guy Lambert
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The Endless

Fantasy, horror and sci-fi often rely on a purity of concept for their major thrust. Others strive instead…

By Daniel Amir
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Adrift

Tales of survival have always fascinated people. As viewers, we are invested in the stories being told and…

By Jason Kerin
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Arcadia

In Arcadia, Paul Wright collates hours of footage from the BFI National Archive (among other reputable sources) and explores – in…

By Euan Franklin
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Overboard

“It’s time for a remake," they shouted. “Yay,” replied a chorus of… none. Well, maybe there were a…

By Guy Lambert
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Sink

British cinema has a long-standing tradition of making socially conscious movies. Directors like Ken Loach and Shane Meadows…

By Daniel Amir
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Freak Show

Watching Freak Show is an interesting experience. On the one hand, it has a slightly forced, manic glossiness, an overly colourful pizzazz…

By Ed Edwards