Latest Staff Picks
The films listed below are Alice's Latest Staff Picks, finding their way into this category generally as a result of agreement between staff that they have real merit for one reason or another. Most titles represent a safe choice for those that find choosing a film difficult or are bewildered by Alice's depth and breadth...
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Materialists (2025)
6.3/10
Director: Celine Song
Starring: Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson
A young and ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between a seemingly perfect match and her imperfect ex-boyfriend. Read more
Sorry Baby (2025)
7.1/10
Starring: Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie
Something terrible happened to Agnes. But life goes on for everyone else. When a friend visits on the brink of an important milestone, Agnes realizes... Read more
Eddington (2025)
6.6/10
Director: Ari Aster
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Austin Butler, Em...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Edding... Read more
F1 The Movie (2025)
7.8/10
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Brad Pitt
In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner... Read more
F1 The Movie (Blu-ray) (2025)
7.8/10
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Brad Pitt
In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner... Read more
The Phoenician Scheme (Blu-ray) (2025)
6.7/10
Director: Wes Anderson
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Richard Ay...
Wealthy businessman, Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon beco... Read more
The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
6.7/10
Director: Wes Anderson
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Richard Ay...
Wealthy businessman, Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon beco... Read more
The Count of Monte Cristo (2025)
7.7/10
Director: Alexandre de La Patelliere, Matthieu Delaporte
Starring: Pierre Niney, Anais Demoustier, Bastien Bouillon, Pierfrancesco Favino
Marseille, 1815. The dreams of principled young sailor Edmon Dantes (Pierre Niney) are about to come true; promoted to ship's captain, he can finally... Read more
Sinners (2025)
7.7/10
Director: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Michael B Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo, Jack O'Connell, Miles Caton, W...
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even... Read more
Black Bag (2025)
6.8/10
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Pier...
When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whet... Read more