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  • Take Shelter 2011

    ★★★★ Watched 14 Aug, 2012

    A deeply affecting film. The pace is slow, but the constant tension of a deteriorating psyche makes up for this. Shannon is at his raw and powerful best, while Chastain's grounded performance compliments him perfectly. Definitely worth a watch.

  • The Guard 2011

    ★★★★ Watched 14 May, 2012

    Absolutely wonderful. Very similar in tone to In Bruges and just as funny. Gleeson is once again superb and Cheadle is a brilliant foil for him.

  • Contagion 2011

    ★★★★ Watched 07 May, 2012

    A really solid film, almost a perfect modern-day horror film. I'll never touch a door handle in the same way again.

  • Dreams of a Life 2012

    ★★★★½ Watched 20 Apr, 2012

    An incredible and compelling documentary. Everyone should watch this. Real evidence of how, even in such a connected society, people can get lost.

  • Lolita 1962

    ★★★★ Watched 17 Apr, 2012

    I went into this film fairly blind, not knowing much about it other than the obvious older man loves young girl scenario. I thought it was excellent, as you would expect with Kubrick, and the standard of the acting was superb.

  • Wild Bill 2012

    ★★★★ Watched 17 Apr, 2012

    A brilliant debut from Dexter Fletcher. Creed-Miles is amazing in the lead role and Will Poulter matches him as his teenage son. A compelling watch.