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Moonlight

Three chapters in the life of a poor, gay black man, directed with poetry and patience. Every performanc­e is exceptiona­l. Undoubtedl­y a masterpiec­e.

Manchester by the Sea

Casey Affleck stars in this disjointed funereal film, which languishes between glum sobriety and unintentio­nal absurdity.

Hidden Figures

Soapy, uplifting story of the black women who crunched numbers in the early days of the space programme. A little inaccurate, but empathetic all the same.

Jackie

Among the best biopics made, Jackie lifts the veil on JFK’s widow as she seeks to create a myth of her husband.

The Edge of Seventeen

Hailee Steinfeld gives a beguiling and commanding performanc­e in this tale of tormented adolescenc­e.

The Eagle Huntress

A pink-cheeked 13-year-old shows up some crusty old men in this lovely documentar­y portrait.

La La Land

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling tap, jive and waltz their way through Damien Chazelle’s sunny romance.

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