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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Bugonia (Blu-ray) (2025)
7.4/10
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone
A wildly entertaining psychological thriller, the film follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap a powerful CEO they believe is an alien ou... Read more
One Battle After Another (Blu-Ray) (2025)
7.9/10
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro
Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When... Read more
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
Marlon Williams Two Worlds Nga Ao E Rua (2025)
Director: Marlon Williams
Starring: Marlon Williams
Follow musician Marlon Williams as he produces his first album entirely in te reo Maori, a deeply personal project that sees him trying to reconnect w... 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
Bugonia (2025)
7.4/10
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone
A wildly entertaining psychological thriller, the film follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap a powerful CEO they believe is an alien ou... Read more
One Battle After Another (2025)
7.9/10
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chas...
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). Wh... 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