Alex Allin movies, cinema features and reviews

From quirky documentaries to unclassifiable dramas, we highlight the films that might have slipped beneath your radar this past year

Alexandre Koberidze’s remarkable second feature depicts a lyrically sublime romance between a pharmacist and a footballer

Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Moratto’s spare and enthralling social drama offers a lot more than just a story of suffering

Oscar Isaac is excellent as an Iraq veteran-turned-gambler in the First Reformed filmmaker's morally queasy revenge tale

Paul Greengrass's period adventure is traditional in all the best ways, mixing sweeping set-pieces with exceptional performances

As the strangest of cinematic years draws to a close, our writers pick their favourite films, from unconventional biopics to essential docs

Stop the endless scrolling and start the actual watching with our hand-picked list of the streaming service's most essential movies

This oddly arranged film from French auteur François Ozon feels like a missed opportunity, failing to find either romance or thrills

The cinemas might have temporarily shut their doors, but you can still stream these very recent and very good films at home

Alex Allin