FILMS OUT THIS WEEK

A codependent mother/daughter relationship is disrupted this week by a stranger, in Hot Milk. A pregnant woman endures a Nazi prison in From Hilde, With Love - we interviewed director Andreas Dresen. A revolution is chronicled in Sudan, Remember Us, while a philosophical travelogue unfolds in The Road To Patagonia. Meanwhile there are big screen re-releases teen classic Clueless, Akira Kurosawa's Shakespeare-inspired epic Ran, and Madonna spectacular Desperately Seeking Susan.

In addition to this, we have a great selection of streaming suggestions in our Stay-at-Home Seven, and you can check out our semi-regular column, Eye For Books.

DVD/STREAMING HIGHLIGHTS

Packshot of I'm Your Venus on I'm Your Venus Streaming now on Netflix
Documentary considering the unsolved murder of Paris Is Burning star Venus Xtravaganza.
Packshot of Lethal Weapon: Director's Cut on Blu-Ray Lethal Weapon: Director's Cut Blu-Ray Review
Two newly paired cops who are complete opposites must put aside their differences in order to catch a gang of drug smugglers.

FESTIVALS

We're bringing you news and reviews from Karlovy Vary, where Sirât is screening. We still have reviews coming in from Docs Ireland and Sheffield Doc/Fest.

News

Ancient heritage, new materialities Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian on alien aesthetics, music and Doppelgängers

The human connection Toby Perl Freilich and Judith Mizrachy on Mierle Laderman Ukeles and Maintenance Artist

The fabric of success Ferzan Özpetek on Milena Canonero, Piero Tosi and Diamonds

That cinematic vastness Josalynn Smith on the influence of Greg Araki and making Ride Or Die

Douglas decides to take it easy Legend on health battles, preserving democracy and the truth about acting

Krieps and Sarsgaard take the honours at Karlovy Vary Opening night goes with a bang - and a touch of sadness

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