Carol
Todd Haynes has become an expert in bringing the style and values of the American 1950s to life.
Spectre
James Bond continues to go through the motions, but his commitment is growing questionable.
Nine lives Glass
Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 19th-century story of revenge puts the wilderness ahead of all else.
Honeymoon
Engaging performances from Rose Leslie and Harry Treadaway save Leigh Janiak's debut.
Spring
If you like the tourism-horror genre, don't miss out on the girl vampire in Puglia.
We Are Still Here
Ted Geoghegan's much-praised horror outing makes a basement come alive, but that's it.
Fischer, revisited
In "Pawn Sacrifice," Edward Zwick transforms Tobey Maguire into the mad-hatter grandmaster.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Disney takes over from George Lucas and makes a capable fantasy mostly bereft of thrills.
Third Person
The quest for deeper meaning leaves Paul Haggis' ambitious drama stewing in its own juice.
Bridge too far
Steven Spielberg's retelling of a famous Cold War spy incident is at its best when it picks Capra over Le Carré.
The Gift
There's a "Rosemary's Baby" feel to Joel Edgerton's often jarring psychological thriller.