Contributor Glenn Heath Jr

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In Praise Of

Discover the exacting, emotional films of Patrick Wang

by Glenn Heath Jr

Four intimate epics by this acclaimed maker of experimental melodramas have finally been released in the UK.
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Review

Martin Eden

by Glenn Heath Jr

Jack London’s semi-autobiographical novel gets a masterful Italian makeover courtesy of director Pietro Marcello.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Nashville (1975)

by Glenn Heath Jr

Robert Altman’s show-stopping musical mosaic returns to UK cinemas in a sparkling new 4K restoration.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

by Glenn Heath Jr

Terry Gilliam finally completes his passion project after 30 years of planning. He shouldn’t have bothered.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

Here for Life

by Glenn Heath Jr

Adrian Jackson and Andrea Luka Zimmerman’s experimental documentary gives a voice to East London’s artists.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Luce

by Glenn Heath Jr

Race and privilege come under the microscope in director Julius Onah’s thought-provoking drama.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

El mar la mar

by Glenn Heath Jr

Joshua Bonnetta and JP Sniadecki present a moving portrait of life in the US-Mexico border region.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Blade of the Immortal

by Glenn Heath Jr

Takashi Miike is up to his old tricks with this super samurai slaughter-fest.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A young boy sitting on a wooden cart, wrapped in a thick blanket and wearing a scarf, holding a toy wheel.
Review

The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978)

by Glenn Heath Jr

A new restoration of Ermanno Olmi’s epic and intimate Palme d’Or winner is not to be missed.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Rules Don’t Apply

by Glenn Heath Jr

This minor-key return for Hollywood legend Warren Beatty is a passionate slow-release gem.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Festival

A striking new film tackles racism in America from a unique perspective

by Glenn Heath Jr

Rat Film was one of many challenging documentaries to screen at the 2017 True/False Film Festival.
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Review

Creepy

by Glenn Heath Jr

Kiyoshi Kurosawa returns to form in this menacing and stylish psychological thriller.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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