Set in a future world where America has lost the war on drugs, an undercover cop, Fred, is one of many agents hooked on the popular drug Substance D, which causes its users to develop split personalities. Fred, for instance, is also Bob, a notorious drug dealer. Along with his superior officers, Fred sets up an elaborate scheme to catch Bob and tear down his operation.
The cult director's 1988 film brings his trademark subversiveness into the mainstream through its deft exploration of music history
With its haphazard structure and dull framing device, Annette Apon's biography of Leonie Brandt is made unnecessarily confusing
Patricio Guzmán’s multifaceted documentary about the 2019 mass protests in Chile makes for fascinatingly open-ended viewing
The actor is on excellent form as the unsung 18th century virtuoso, but director Stephen Williams' uneven film can't quite keep time
Adam Solomons talks to the Ukrainian director about his Cannes hit and how even a non-political film can be bastardised by war
From classics to cult favourites, our team highlight some of the best one-off screenings and re-releases showing this week in the capital
From classics to cult favourites, our team highlight some of the best one-off screenings and re-releases showing this week in the capital
From classics to cult favourites, our team highlight some of the best one-off screenings and re-releases showing this week in the capital
