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John Maguire on film: A lyrical, coming-of-age road movie with a macabre difference

The latest film from Luca Guadagnino tells the disturbing story of a pair of ravenous addicts who need to eat human flesh in order to survive, but this is less a horror film than an outlaw romance

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John Maguire: One woman’s story brings home the grim realities of direct provision

Feature film and documentary maker Frank Berry presents a powerful first-person insight into humanity bowed by heartless bureaucracy

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John Maguire: Exceptional performances a wonder to behold in mystical period drama

Director Sebastián Lelio’s adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s 2016 novel loses its way somewhat towards the end, but is nonetheless a gripping piece of storytelling

Crowned in glory: How Peter Morgan became Britain’s pre-eminent dramatic archaeologist

The son of war refugees, screenwriter Peter Morgan says he has ‘never felt fully British’, which may explain his willingness to dissect the country’s most venerable institutions in series like The Crown, which begins a new season this week on Netflix

John Maguire: Nighy gives powerful performance in film about life and death

Oliver Hermanus’s sublime remake of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s classic Ikiru is neither maudlin nor manipulative, despite the subject matter

John Maguire: Östlund’s latest a furious, fearless satire on the hypocrisies of the ultra-rich

Triangle of Sadness is Ruben Östlund’s second Cannes Palme d’Or winner in a row and is centred on a gilded group gathered on a $250m luxury yacht for a cruise

John Maguire: Beautifully acted drama delves into the heart of Irish identity

In Bruges stars Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell are reunited in Martin McDonagh’s black comedy about male friendship, community and tradition set on a remote island in 1920s Ireland

John Maguire: A sympathetic glimpse into the short and secretive life of Emily Brontë

Director Frances O’Connor blurs fact and fiction to dramatic effect in this modern and sensitively drawn take on the physical and mental health challenges faced by the Victorian writer

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John Maguire: Two brave and forthright women who were minimised and mistreated by society

Documentaries tell the inspiring stories of Sineád O’Connor and Vicky Phelan, who used their voices to tell truths that people didn’t want to hear

Actor Laura Donnelly talks losses, gains, and playing monster hunters in her first Marvel starring role

The Olivier Award winning Belfast actor and star of the smash-hit sci-fi series

John Maguire: Manville is the perfect fit for a middle-aged Cinderella fantasy

A mainstay of Mike Leigh’s ensemble casts since the 1980s, the long-time character actor grabs her chance to play the lead in this post-war movie with both hands

John Maguire: Wilde’s doomed Don’t Worry Darling falls apart under its own weight

Already the subject of considerable conjecture on social media, director Olivia Wilde’s latest effort simply has too many flaws to pass muster

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John Maguire: Heart-warming Irish film that follows the tale of a wise old dog

The Irish-language film Róise and Frank proves that the simplest of premises, when done right, can conjure up an entire world

Harry Styles: Is the former boy band idol moving in the right direction?

The pop megastar, fashion icon and international heartthrob is starring in Don’t Worry Darling, a film already overshadowed by celebrity rumours and iffy reviews even before its premiere

John Maguire: No pleasure in the pain of this petulant Parisian love triangle

Claire Denis’s Both Sides of the Blade has its moments, but the endless shouting and door-slamming eventually prove too much

John Maguire: Flatley’s folly is a true travesty for the ages

The former Riverdance star’s long-buried debut feature finally sees the light of day, but you’ll be wishing it hadn’t

John Maguire: Pleasant period comedy is fizzy but predictable

Filmed in Ireland, Mr Malcolm’s List has plenty of wit and verve despite its unexceptional plotting

Screen test: A bumper crop of autumn movies

From a psychedelic David Bowie tribute to the return of David Cronenberg and the reunion of Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell, the autumn cinema schedule has something for everyone

John Maguire: A French fancy that leaves a dark, juicy aftertaste

The appeal of Ana

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John Maguire: Peele dials up the tension again for another creepy thriller

The acclaimed director’s latest outing, Nope, is centred on a UFO sighting in a remote corner of California