As another cinematic year draws to a close, our writers choose their favourite films, from miraculous musicals to subversive westerns
Leos Carax and Sparks' ambitious musical meditation on love and art is as beguiling as it is frustrating, as rich as it is empty
Edgar Wright proves himself to be the perfect match for a charming documentary about one of pop music's most enduring duos
From Tokyo Story to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, here's our guide to the best films in which plot takes a backseat to talking, wandering, and pondering