David Parkinson

A mix of the fascinating and the frustrating: some of the dishes are exciting and interesting, however, 108 minutes of detail causes this documentary to fall short of its potential.

Enjoyably satirical and occasionally insightful, it's betrayed by some lazy stereotyping.

Quietly compelling, the cerebral slice of social realism is well worth hunting down.

A charming, visually sparkling Parisian fantasy with a dark edge.

Hansen-Løve again shows what a gifted storyteller she is with this tender, realistic portrayal of young love.

Much-maligned it may be, but the so-called mumblecore movement continues to turn out gems. Lena Dunham's lo-fi, witty treatment of a semi-autobiographical tale adds another dozy to the canon.

Complex and sophisticated, this genre-defying crime story is spellbinding viewing.

As Cunningham goes about his work chronicling changes in fashion and the city he loves, a portrait emerges of a man deserving of ever bit of the respect and esteem in which he's held. There's few sharp edges or dirt digging, but it's no less engaging for that.

Tsangari proves she's one of the freshest voices in European cinema with this offbeat character piece.

A tough but deeply rewarding watch. Search it out.

A quirky road-trip movie with things to say. A return to form for Depardieu too.

Veers too close to hagiography, although it's visually arresting enough to carry you through sagging in the narrative.

Keiller's follow up to his cine-essays London and Robinson In Space is another intelligent, thought-provoking piece of filmmaking.

Powerful art cinema that challenges political and social unity in Iran.

Storytelling of breathtaking scale and grandeur, even if the complex plotting may twist your synapses along the way.

Occasionally lacking in context but never less than intriguing, Jarreth Merz's polished film is a handy document to a rarely visited democracy.

Chock full of larger-than-life characters, it's an enthralling insight into a raw, bloodied world.

Charming but uneven, director Améris's film doesn't know whether to make us laugh or cry, and ends up doing neither. Still, a smart script offers plenty to keep incurable romantics happy.

Ironically, it lacks journalistic rigour but it's a fond, nostalgic look at the gilded history of the Grey Lady.

A subtle and sensual character study.

Some acute performances do justice to the novel in a quirky adaptation of the novel. Balasko steals the show as the prickly concierge with the warmer side.

An intriguing and compelling documentary that provides insight into Kiefer's artwork.

A welcome return from Hoop Dream director Steve James. Even at just shy of three hours, the format strains to accommodate such a complex, involving true-life story, but it makes a seriously impressive attempt.

A thriller that twists and turns with an understated power that will have you gripping the arm of your seat. Terrific stuff.

A slick, enthralling look at the life of Vallanzasca but fails to truly get under his skin.

A beautiful but slow moving celebration of life, stunningly photographed.

This grungy anti-musical will offend just about everyone with its attitude towards women, gays, kids, and the elderly.

Laurent's brushstrokes always feel a little too broad to capture the finer details of the legendary New Wavers, but some fascinating archive footage saves his documentary from missing the mark altogether.