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      Savage Waters (2022) Savage Waters is an ode to those who dare to dream. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Feb 15, 2023
      Poor Agnes (2017) Poor Agnes is a deft mixture of psychological warfare, black comedy and knowing horror. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Feb 06, 2023
      Million Dollar Pigeons (2022) Million Dollar Pigeons is an eye-opening insight into a world you probably didn’t even know existed. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Feb 02, 2023
      January (2021) January works thanks to its ability to linger in the shadows, just out of reach. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Jan 24, 2023
      Iron Butterflies (2023) While Roman Liubyi’s documentary doesn’t really bring anything new to the table, is does approach its subject matter in a methodical and rounded way. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Jan 23, 2023
      Slow (2023) A persuasive meditation on modern romance - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Jan 22, 2023
      When It Melts (2023) A powerful story of loneliness and trauma. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Jan 22, 2023
      Corsage (2022) There is sparkle and sparks in writer/director Marie Kreutzer’s quasi-historical film but it’s Krieps’s performance which makes it stand out. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 19, 2022
      Jurassic Punk (2022) A fascinating documentary about an area of modern big budget cinema which is often overlooked. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 13, 2022
      Adrift in Tokyo (2007) A surprisingly deep offbeat indie comedy drama - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 12, 2022
      Rimini (2022) While it’s beautifully shot, it’s a comedy drama which lives or dies by the performance of Thomas, and he’s magnificently terrible. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 09, 2022
      Blanquita (2022) A thoughtful drama which rolls a number of issues into the story of its eponymous lead. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 09, 2022
      Eternal Spring (2022) A powerful critique of state oppression. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 09, 2022
      Mr. Bachmann and His Class (2021) Bachmann’s unusual methods rub up against the often-harsh realities his pupils find themselves in, but the importance of the work he’s doing can’t be understated. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 07, 2022
      Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) Puts the slaying back into the festive season, with bells on. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 06, 2022
      The Driver (1978) An effortlessly cool crime thriller which has never looked better - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Dec 01, 2022
      Nr. 10 (2021) While it’s an overused phrase, it really is best going in cold. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 30, 2022
      Last Film Show (2021) A heart-warming drama about the power and pull of cinema. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 30, 2022
      Goodbye, Don Glees! (2021) A poignant coming-of-age story which covers a lot of ground. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 29, 2022
      Tori and Lokita (2022) They conjure great performances from their two leads, who bestow an authenticity on Tori and Lokita. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 29, 2022
      Scrap (2022) It’s both a fascinating insight into how we can re/upcycle the objects we use and a telling reminder of the damage our lifestyles is having on the environment. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 23, 2022
      Leonor Will Never Die (2022) Leonor Will Never Die is a scrappy low-budget meta-action romp which, despite its flaws, is highly entertaining. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 22, 2022
      The Trial (1962) The material struggles to transport itself into a cinematic environment, but we’re taken on a journey in The Trial which is both a faithful portrayal and something new entirely. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 21, 2022
      The Teckman Mystery (1954) An entertaining and lively espionage drama. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 18, 2022
      Reservoir Dogs (1992) While it borrows generously from a number of other films, the way Tarantino structures his crime drama is a breath of fresh air. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 17, 2022
      The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) Ensuring that The Draughtsman’s contract is a feast for the ears, eyes and mind. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 17, 2022
      Much Ado About Dying (2022) Much Ado About Dying is the best kind of documentary. It will make you laugh and cry. It will also make you pause for thought. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 15, 2022
      My Neighbor Adolf (2022) A surprisingly sweet take on a difficult issue. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 14, 2022
      Geographies of Solitude (2022) Geographies of Solitude captures both the fragility and isolation of this living and breathing island environment. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 13, 2022
      A Compassionate Spy (2022) A Compassionate Spy celebrates an ordinary, yet extraordinary, life. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 13, 2022
      The Elephant 6 Recording Co. (2022) An entertaining and lively foray into the minds of these musical mavericks. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 12, 2022
      In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis (2022) A thoughtful film which considers the role of the head of a major church in the modern world. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 12, 2022
      Innocence (2022) Innocence is a powerful argument for urgent change. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 11, 2022
      The March on Rome (2022) While The March on Rome is engaging and informative, it also meanders towards the end. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 10, 2022
      Aurora's Sunrise (2022) Her memoir, Ravished Armenia, also lays at the heart of the film - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 10, 2022
      The Great Basin (2021) It’s a fascinating watch and Yoshio Kitagawa’s cinematography picks out the beauty of the natural environment. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 10, 2022
      The Human Trial (2022) The Human Trial is a difficult watch at times but does a great job of giving the viewer an idea of what it feels like to participate in a medical study. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 09, 2022
      No Bears (2022) No Bears is one of his most ambitious works yet and while it tackles a number of serious issues, there’s always room for his wry humour. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 08, 2022
      Retrograde (2022) Capturing the final nine months before the fall of Kabul, Retrograde is a scathing portrait of abandonment, incompetence and gross negligence. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 08, 2022
      Audrey Rose (1977) While some of the acting is overwrought and the story occasionally grates, this choice adds extra layers to what is a fascinating, intelligent and thoughtful psychological drama. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 07, 2022
      The Sleeping Tiger (1954) The Sleeping Tiger is a hardboiled thriller which plays with a number of elements around the human condition. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 04, 2022
      Final Cut (2022) While Final Cut is an ode to filmmaking and a meta masterclass in production, there’s not much of a beating heart. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 04, 2022
      Nocebo (2022) Director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) tackles abuse and exploitation through a plot laden with smoke and mirrors. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 03, 2022
      Return to Dust (2022) A beautifully made drama which highlights the plight faced by ordinary Chinese citizens living in the countryside. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 03, 2022
      Meet Me in the Bathroom (2022) A happy nostalgia trip through a lively and fun period of indie music - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 02, 2022
      Good Night Oppy (2022) Good Night Oppy is an enthralling look at the next stage of man’s journey into space. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 02, 2022
      Soft & Quiet (2022) Soft & Quiet goes to places other films fear to tread. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 02, 2022
      Hunt (2022) Hunt revels in this atmosphere of suspicion and fear to create an entertaining espionage thriller. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Nov 01, 2022
      Eve's Bayou (1997) A rich and rewarding tale of trust and betrayal, set within a tight framework. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Oct 31, 2022
      Lost Highway (1997) Creates a vivid and infernal dreamscape which will drill its way into your psyche. - Backseat Mafia
      Read More | Posted Oct 27, 2022
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