Aug 7 Aug 7 Cube: Self-consciously baffling puzzle thriller that is not as smart as it likes to think it is Simon A Bird
Aug 2 Aug 2 Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City. Unoriginal Spanish serial-killer thriller. Simon A Bird
Aug 1 Aug 1 The Hater: Rivetingly topical and thought-provoking thriller about the power of social media and the terrible results that can come from its misuse Simon A Bird
Aug 1 Aug 1 Baztan Trilogy 3: Offering to the Storm. Magnificent climax to the trilogy - but with a few elements that still need to be answered... Simon A Bird
Aug 1 Aug 1 Baztan Trilogy 2: The Legacy of the Bones. Excellent development from first film with fascinating historical depth a major and excellent addition Simon A Bird
Aug 1 Aug 1 Baztan Trilogy 1: The Invisible Guardian. Richly-layered Basque-set thriller where crime and family traumas in fascinating local setting superbly combine Simon A Bird
Jul 26 Jul 26 The Highwaymen: Fine true-life account of the end of Bonnie & Clyde through eyes of two Texas rangers who were (unofficially) used to capture them. Simon A Bird
Jun 18 Jun 18 Dry Martina: Small-scale Argentinian drama about escapades of somewhat troubled singer Simon A Bird
Jun 15 Jun 15 Paradise Lost: Mexican ensemble piece focusing on policeman who rescues drag queen from attack and then joins her 'family'. Simon A Bird
May 29 May 29 The Ritual. Small-scale British horror with excellent character relationships although basic plot not wildly original Simon A Bird
May 10 May 10 #Phantom Thread. Masterful and gripping character study with stunning performances by all, not just Daniel Day Lewis Simon A Bird
May 3 May 3 Crazy Rich Asians. Singapore-set rom-com showing hell of 1%'ers familial expectations Simon A Bird
Apr 29 Apr 29 Annihilation: Gripping and thoughtful sci-fi drama that transcends the usual standard tropes Simon A Bird
Apr 23 Apr 23 Spiderman: Homecoming. Very smart and adorably engaging contribution to the MCU Simon A Bird
Apr 23 Apr 23 The Plagues of Breslau.Gruesomely graphic, fast-moving serial killer drama. Simon A Bird
Apr 20 Apr 20 Lost Girls. Powerful and profoundly depressing true-life story of (still unsolved) of serial killer on Long Island and one mother's fight to get justice Simon A Bird