April 12, 2026

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American Fiction  (15) Close-Up Film Review
 In this sharp cultural comedy, actor Jeffrey Wright finally gets the meaty lead role he deserves.  And he is terrific in it. 

American Fiction  (15) Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen February 1, 2024
In this sharp cultural comedy, actor Jeffrey Wright finally gets the meaty lead role he deserves.  And he...
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The Zone of Interest  (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
 This makes for a very interesting contrast with other holocaust films, which go for the emotions, the most recent  of course being the very moving One Life. 

The Zone of Interest  (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen February 1, 2024
This makes for a very interesting contrast with other holocaust films, which go for the emotions, the...
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The End We Start From  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 The End We Start From

The End We Start From  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen January 19, 2024
The situation is a powerful, near future one.  The opening of the film is effective and dramatic.  The climate...
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The Disappearance of Shere Hite (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 The Disappearance of Shere Hite

The Disappearance of Shere Hite (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman January 15, 2024
I learnt something new from this documentary – and no, I won’t say what! Shere Hite became...
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Conic is proud to announce that the Cannes Film Festival award-winning film Wild Foxes will be released in UK and Irish cinemas from 1st May 2026*.

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Carol Allen April 10, 2026
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