January 11, 2026

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The Wild Robot (U) |Close-Up Film Review
 After a shipwreck, Roz (Lupita Nyong'o), a highly intelligent robot, washes ashore on a remote island, surrounded by animals that first view her as an intruder.

The Wild Robot (U) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara October 24, 2024 0
After a shipwreck, Roz (Lupita Nyong'o), a highly intelligent robot, washes ashore on a remote island, surrounded...
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Black Box Diaries (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 Young journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender.

Black Box Diaries (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Colin Dibben October 24, 2024 0
This challenging, courageous and thought-provoking documentary follows a young Japanese woman on her quest to bring her...
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The Crime is Mine (Mon Crime)  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 Francois Ozon is a gay man who openly adores women and creates really good parts for actresses in his films.

The Crime is Mine (Mon Crime)  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen October 17, 2024 0
Francois Ozon is a gay man who openly adores women and creates really good parts for actresses...
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The Goldman Case (Le Procès Goldman) (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
 This film is the ultimate in courtroom drama, being a meticulously researched recreation of the second trial in 1976 of one  Pierre Goldman, played by Arieh Worthalters.

The Goldman Case (Le Procès Goldman) (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen September 19, 2024 0
This film is the ultimate in courtroom drama, being a meticulously researched recreation of the second trial...
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