Eric Christmas movies, cinema features and reviews

Though there are a few nice ideas, this follow-up to the surprisingly good 2019 original is bogged down by the genre's worst instincts

An enticingly snowy and spooky premise is wasted on an overlong, unsatisfying, and poorly acted murder-mystery from Scott Cooper

As the month-long celebration kicks off again, Steph Green offers a pathway into the most morally murky of all movie genres...

Though it's no Knives Out, self-awareness and a fantastic Saoirse Ronan performance keep Tom George's ambitious debut compelling

A father-son tale about intergenerational trauma, Jeff Rutherford’s debut feature is visually appealing but too literary for its own good

As another cinematic year draws to a close, our writers choose their favourite films, from miraculous musicals to subversive westerns

Ernst Lubitsch's festive rom-com, the inspiration for You've Got Mail, is just as charming eight decades after its initial release

Reggie Yates' directorial debut, set over the course of a single New Year's Eve in London, is both deeply personal and light as a feather

As the UK’s largest celebration of contemporary queer cinema returns, we highlight some of this year's most essential viewing...

With London's cinemas still closed, we highlight the best new streaming releases, from stirring musicals to essential docs

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