
With the year at the halfway point, our writers choose their favourite films, from daring documentaries to box office bombs

From classics to cult favourites, our team highlight some of the best one-off screenings and re-releases showing this week in the capital

The cult director's 1988 film brings his trademark subversiveness into the mainstream through its deft exploration of music history

Alexandre O. Philippe’s approachable, insightful documentary delves into the director's canon through his love of The Wizard of Oz

This insightful doc goes deep on the singer-songwriter's most famous tune in a bid to uncover the cause of its wider appeal

Todd Haynes is back with a provocative and interesting but lop-sided documentary about one of the Sixties' most enigmatic bands

With UK cinemas back in full swing, we highlight the best of what's new, from a hilarious immigration drama to a charming musical doc

With Raya and the Last Dragon now on Disney+, Ella Kemp tackles the entire animated canon. To quote a very famous mouse: Oh, boy!

The Danish actor known for his roles in Hannibal and Casino Royale has signed on to play the role of evil wizard Grindelwald

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