Street Fighter
Dull fight scenes and tonal whiplash make this mostly forgettable video-game adaptation work only for superfans who want to relive the excitement of the original.
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Busan 2026: The Verdict
In its latest edition, the Busan International Film Festival offered proof of the Korean film industry's ruddy health, showcasing very diverse films from new Korean filmmakers, with surging audience numbers and a stellar line-up of guests.
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Earbug
'Earbug' turns a young woman novelist’s creative block into a disturbing exploration of childhood trauma, supported by superb voice performances but weakened by thematic excess and uneven characterisation.
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The Taste of Your Scales
The Taste of Your Scales is an ominous and unsettling fantasy is a coming-of-age story, where a boy learns the truth about the fish factory in which his father works.
San Sebastian 2026
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San Sebastian 2026: The Verdict
The 74th SSIFF was a bright year for Spanish films, Nordic pictures and gay-themed stories.
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Sants
La segunda película de Mikel Gurrea, que se estrena en San Sebastián es una historia eticamente compleja de santos y ladrones.
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Oldenburg 2026: The Verdict
From the deeply personal to the searingly political, Oldenburg returned for 2026 with an array of creative, challenging, and arresting independent films.
