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REVIEW: You Were Never Really Here (2017)

March 12, 2022 Grant Watson

A traumatised mercenary struggles when his latest assignment goes violently wrong in You Were Never Really Here, a superb and deeply effective thriller from writer/director Lynne Ramsay. Anyone who has seen her earlier features like Ratcatcher and We Need to Talk About Kevin will appreciate … Continue reading REVIEW: You Were Never Really Here (2017)

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REVIEW: The Art of Self-Defense (2019)

December 2, 2019September 28, 2020 Grant Watson

Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) is assaulted on the street and grows fearful of his everyday life. To regain control of his courage, he enlists in a local martial arts dojo – only to find its sensei (Allesandro Nivola) governing more and … Continue reading REVIEW: The Art of Self-Defense (2019)

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