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FINDING FARIDEH

An emotional & moving documentary for Iran's Oscar submission

All everyone is after here is closure. Whether or not anyone finds it - well, you’ll have to watch and find out, but this moving and revealing story is worth it.

WHAT WILL BECOME US

The man behind an iconic Australian brand

An emotional and absorbing story that works to humanise a billionaire. Australian audiences won’t look at the familiar Westfield logo in the same light after watching this documentary.

CHILDREN OF THE SEA

Sunk by a soggy script

This film epitomises the risk that filmmakers take with adapting a long-running or ongoing manga - a vast amount of material has to be peeled back to the core essentials..

THE QUEEN'S CORGI

Barking up the wrong tree

This is one film to skip if you’re looking for an entertaining kids film. Definitely not one that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

WIN FREAKS

A post-apocalyptic sci-fi mystery

Win one of five copies of 'Freaks' on DVD.

WIN THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2

A fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants adventure for the whole family

Win one of five copies of 'The Angry Birds Movie 2'.

THE TRUTH

A well-intentioned trip down a well-worn path

If ‘Shoplifters’ was a beautifully-crafted painting, this would be stick figure doodles. Catherine Deneuve gives the best performance, with Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawke criminally underutilised.

WIN SWITCH'S 8TH ANNIVERSARY

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It's SWITCH's 8th anniversary! To celebrate this important milestone, we're taking the team back to their youth. If you join us on the journey, you'll have the chance to win a massive prize pack!

ASK DR RUTH

A documentary on 90th birthday parties, Nazi Germany and sex

Dr Ruth is so much more than just a 90-year-old with the big balls to talk about sex. This is the story of a strong woman who finally gains recognition for her long service to society.

THE WILD GOOSE LAKE

Supremely stylish neon-noir

Owing a debt to Nicolas Winding Refn, Diao Yinan’s sophomore feature may be little more than an exercise in style, but it’s certainly a dazzling and mythic one.

STANDING UP FOR SUNNY

A comedy without the comedy but very sweet

Despite its many flaws, the film is very sweet and adorable and pushes some great messages about love and self-acceptance. Let's call this one a diamond in the rough.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

They're altogether boring, the Addams Family

Yet another bland, boring animated kids film. It isn’t terribly insulting to the Addams legacy because it feels so far removed from it. Don’t waste your time; just show your kids the 90s films.

LOVE, ANTOSHA

A star taken too soon

It manages to capture the essence, cheek and love Anton Yelchin brought into the world, and the of heartache his passing. It may be a very long time before we see a talent like his again.

LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS

Half insight, half PR exercise

There are scenes that are fascinating and genuinely absorbing and show a vulnerable side of Liam rarely seen in public, but the documentary, unfortunately, morphs into a full-blown hagiography.

WEREWOLF

Struggling for survival in post-war Poland

Combining wartime drama and survival horror instead of merely taking a gruesome premise and throwing it to the wolves, this is a thoughtful, understated and quietly powerful film.

KNIVES OUT

A whodunnit worthy of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot

Mystery fans rejoice: this is an impeccable cinematic achievement, laced with sardonic wit, division and conflict, and of course a perplexing puzzle. This is easily one of the most fun films of 2019.

FROZEN 2

Elsa and Anna return with the magic (mostly) intact

It is a pity that the story never finds its feet; a combination of this level of craft and a real ripper of a yarn would have made this a slam-dunk. As it stands, the magic is still there.

THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN

Mel Gibson's dictionary origin story a dry read

The cast - a who's who of British cinema - does an admiral job with the source material they are given, but who would have thought a film about how the dictionary was made would be dull?

FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS

A great catch for a film about friendship and music

If it’s been a long week, a film about a group of unlikely elderly men winning big by doing what they love with the ones they love is exactly what you need. It’s a great story, and needed to be told.

VIVARIUM

What makes a house a (horrific) home?

The film explores the perils of suburbia by satirising typical issues and offering up grotesque caricatures of real-life parenting discomforts.

THE OPERATIVE

Finding the humanity in espionage

If you’re after a character-focused espionage drama with an emphasis on realism rather than a James Bond-style spy caper, 'The Operative' is worth checking out.

COLOR OUT OF SPACE

A messy fusion of sci-fi, horror and comedy

Combining the unholy trio of Nicolas Cage, H.P. Lovecraft and Richard Stanley seems like insane brilliance on paper, which is why it’s so disappointing that this film is a bit of a slog.

SUZI Q

Celebrating a female rock icon

A profile of a versatile, passionate and insatiable performer, who dedicated her life to being on stage, on her own terms. Essential for fans and anyone with an interest in feminism and music.

OFFICIAL SECRETS

Exposing lies at a time of war

As much as it never quite finds its groove, it’s still an often thrilling and genuinely entertaining film, profiling an important figure in the movement against the Iraq War.

MARRIAGE STORY

Simply extraordinary

It’s shocking that a film so simple can be so nearly flawless. As an ugly portrait of two flawed people it's never easy to watch, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences in years.

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