British cinema

All of Us Strangers (2023). Romantic drama about a bereaved gay man who falls in love

Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal All of Us Strangers
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Romance

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Film review of director Andrew Haigh’s film about a gay screenwriter who enters into a relationship with a mysterious man as he finds out his supposedly dead parents are alive.

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On Chesil Beach (2017). Film review of the drama starring Saoirse Ronan

Billy Howle and Saoirse Ronan in On Chesil Beach (2018).
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Drama

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching
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A Kidnap (2020). Film review of the indie thriller directed by Lee Greenhough

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Thriller/suspense/film noir

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching
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Blinded By the Light (2019). Film review of the drama directed by Gurinder Chadha

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Drama

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching
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Yesterday (2019). Film review of the whimsical comedy drama

Himesh Patel and Lily James in Yesterday (2019)
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Comedy

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching
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The Goob (2014). Film review of the drama about a young man coming of age amidst rural poverty

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Drama

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching
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45 Years (2015)

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Film review of the drama starring Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay about the secrets that are revealed as a couple approach their 45th wedding anniversary.

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Director: Andrew Haigh. The Bureau/Artificial Eye et al (15)

Drama

4 Stars Very Good/Lots to enjoy

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