Die My Love (2025)

★★★1/2 Lynne Ramsay's fearless portrayal of postpartum depression might challenge some viewers with its experimental edge, yet Jennifer Lawrence's raw performance and daring visuals make for an unforgettable exploration of mental health.

Ballad of a Small Player (2025)

★★★1/2 It may be all style and no substance, but there is never a dull moment in Edward Berger's psychological drama, with the over-the-top visuals and Colin Farrell's electric and incredibly sweaty performance keeping me hooked throughout.

Hamnet (2025)

★★★★ Jessie Buckley commands the screen with an Oscar-worthy turn in Chloe Zhao's gorgeously crafted Shakespearean drama, a film that packs an emotional punch but lacks the nuance of Zhao's more modest earlier projects.

Roofman (2025)

★★★★ Derek Cianfrance delivers a true-crime caper that feels both light on its feet and deeply heartfelt, letting Channing Tatum shine with such irresistible charm that you cannot help but cheer for the real-life serial burglar.

Frankenstein (2025)

★★★1/2 Every frame glows with del Toro's reverence for the source material, but this unwavering faithfulness leaves little room for unexpected delights. Coupled with sluggish pacing, the result sometimes feels like a beautiful but tiresome journey.

Bugonia (2025)

★★★★1/2 Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons deliver career-best performances in Yorgos Lanthimos' darkly inventive sci-fi comedy, a wild ride through humanity's ever-present paranoia and the mysteries of an uncertain future.

Him (2025)

★★1/2 The American Football horror flick bursts onto the field with an ambitious, promising kick-off, but tangled messaging and a wobbly tone cause director Justin Tipping to drop the ball well before reaching the blood-soaked end zone.

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