#NowWatching The Bride! (2026) dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal
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One of the best exhibitions I've seen at the British Museum. It's on until the 4th May, go check it out if you have the chance.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
I loved the slow, atmospheric, claustrophobic, tension building first half and then the reveal around halfway just took this to a whole new level. Rebecca's presence engulfs everything and whilst you don't know her, you do at the same time. Masterful.
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The Secret Agent - Bold choices made with this, some worked, other didn't. Very solid.
IIHLIKY - Tense, claustrophobic and funny. Rose Byrne is sensational.
Le Trou - Tense, well done prison escape drama. Great acting and direction.
#NowWatching If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) dir. Mary Bronstein
True Grit by Charles Portis
A simple story that is told exceptionally well. Mattie Ross could be one of my favourite characters in fiction. It does very well to evoke the time period, whether it's the lawlessness of the country to vast vistas that they're traversing. Excellent stuff.
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez (trans. Megan McDowell)
A solid set of shorts stories that are graphic and gruesome; some of which do explore interesting ideas. I just felt some needed to be fleshed out more to have the necessary impact that I'm sure she was aiming for.
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