Alex Garland’s second feature as director, Annihilation (2018), follows on from the promise of Ex-Machina (2014) as he delivers a wondrously crafted and thought-provoking thriller that examines grief, existentialism and the human penchant for self-destruction with stunning visual flare.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) is regarded as one of the greatest films of the 21st century, receiving both critical acclaim and an even greater cult following.
It’s easy to dismiss Martin Scorsese’s 2010 psychological neo-noir thriller Shutter Island as an exercise in over-the-top B movie clichés, but the film stands as a masterclass in cinematic misdirection.
Yuli is an unflinching biopic inspired by the life of renowned Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta. Raised by his neighbourhood in Havana, Carlos finds success when his father (played by Santiago Alfonso) notices his dancing talent and forces him to attend Cuba's National Dance School.
Austrian filmmaker Ruth Mader depicts a future under the absolute triumph of capitalism in her new dystopian sci-fi drama.
