Best Films to Watch in London and Stream This Week

With UK cinemas now open for business, we highlight the best of what's new, from the latest Kelly Reichardt, to essential docs

And we're back! After what's felt like an endless amount of time, UK cinemas have finally reopened their doors. Of course, we couldn't be happier about the return to our happy place – a darkened theatre, surrounded by our fellow movie lovers. But we also understand that maybe everyone's not ready yet. That's why WeLoveCinema has you covered with all the latest releases, be it in cinemas, or streaming from the comfort of your own home…

 

Now in Cinemas…

First Cow

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Kelly Reichardt delivers another brilliantly subversive tale of the Old West, this time centered around the exploits of an “oily cake” business in 1820s Oregon (read our full review).

 

Cruella

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Emma Stone stars in a bold and wickedly entertaining reimagining of the 101 Dalmatians villain’s origin, set against the backdrop of 1970s London (read our full review).

 

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

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Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are back as paranormal investigators Warrens for the third installment of the spooky and inventive horror franchise.

 

Frankie

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The legendary Isabelle Huppert plays a French actress who gathers her family against the backdrop of beautiful Sintra, Portugal to deliver some disconcerting news (read our full review).

 

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

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Pop phenomenon Billie Eilish is the latest musical superstar to get her own “all access” documentary, a meditation on modern fame and its trappings for fans and newcomers alike.

 

Still in Cinemas

Those Who Wish Me Dead

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Angelina Jolie returns with this highly flammable western thriller from writer-director Taylor Sherdidan, set against the backdrop of a blazing forest fire (read our full review).

 

Rare Beasts

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The talented singer-turned-actress Billie Piper makes her debut as writer-director with this bold attempt to rewrite the rules of the romantic comedy with a more realistic edge (read our full review).

New to Streaming

The 8th

Where to watch it: Curzon Home Cinema

This essential documentary hones in on the 2018 Irish abortion referendum, charting the cause’s turbulent history alongside the seismic moment itself.

 

Nasrin

Where to watch it: True Story

Jeff Kaufman helms this inspiring documentary – filmed in secret – about one of the world’s bravest human rights activists, Iranian prisoner Nasrin Sotoudeh.

 

Bank Job

Where to watch it: Curzon Home Cinema

This fun and insightful documentary tells the story of two activists who open their own bank on the streets of London to help with Britain's rising debt.

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Reviews

The Innocent review – 60s-inspired heist movie with an existential twist

In his fourth feature film, writer-director Louis Garrel explores with wit and tenderness the risk and worth of second chances

Baato review – Nepal’s past and future collide in an immersive, fraught documentary

A mountain trek intertwines with a road-building project, granting incisive, if underpowered, insight into a much underseen world

The Beanie Bubble review – a grim new low for the “corporate biopic” genre

With none of the saving graces of Tetris, Air, or Barbie, this ambition-free look at the Beanie Baby craze is pure mediocrity

Everybody Loves Jeanne review – thoroughly modern fable of grief, romantic confusion, and climate anxiety

Celine Deveaux's French-Portuguese debut can be too quirky for its own good, but a fantastically written lead character keeps it afloat