The Movie Waffler The Movie Waffler: By Musanna Ahmed

BFI London Film Festival 2020 Review - THE SALT IN OUR WATERS

the salt in our waters review
A young artist relocates to coastal Bangladesh to practice his art, but in doing so up-turns the local community's age-old customs and taboos.

BFI London Film Festival 2020 Review - 180° RULE

180° Rule review
When her husband suddenly forbids her from attending a wedding, an Iranian teacher makes a choice that will place her on a painful path to atonement.

New to Netflix - THE LAST TREE

the last tree review
After growing up in quiet, rural Lincolnshire, teenager Femi struggles with unfamiliar surroundings and cultural differences when he moves in with his mother in London.

New Release Review [Cinema] - SCHEMERS

schemers review
In 1980s Dundee, a young gig promoter gets in over his head when he tries to stage concerts by borrowing money from a gangster.

New to Netflix - JUDY & PUNCH

judy & punch review
In the anarchic town of Seaside (nowhere near the sea), tragedy strikes puppeteers Judy and Punch when they attempt to resurrect their marionette show.

First Look Review - THE AUGUST VIRGIN

the august virgin review
In an emptied summer Madrid, a thirtysomething woman has a series of encounters with friends and strangers.

New Release Review [Shudder] - LA LLORONA

la llorona review
A retired Guatemalan general found guilty of genocide is haunted by the spirit of the Weeping Woman.

New to Netflix - THE NIGHTINGALE

the nightingale review
In 1820s Tasmania, a young Irish convict enlists the help of an Aboriginal tracker to seek revenge on the British officers who took everything away from her.

First Look Review - DAYS OF THE WHALE

days of the whale review
Two young graffiti artists defy a criminal gang when they decide to paint over a threat written on a wall.

First Look Review - WIDOW OF SILENCE

widow of silence review
In Kashmir, a Muslim widow gets involved in a conflict when she tries to get her husband's death certificate.

New To MUBI - WOMAN AT WAR

woman at war review
A woman declares war on the local aluminum industry to protect the highlands of Iceland, but her situation could change when a long-forgotten application for adoption is approved.

New Release Review [Digital] - THE UNCERTAIN KINGDOM

the uncertain kingdom review
20 films from visionary filmmakers, giving a bright flash of insight into how they see the UK now.

New to VOD - A HIDDEN LIFE

a hidden life review
Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter faces the threat of execution for refusing to fight for the Nazis during World War II.

New to Netflix - MONOS

monos review
In a Latin-American nation, a group of child soldiers guard an American prisoner.

New to Netflix - NIGHT HUNTER

night hunter review
A police lieutenant, his entire force, and a vigilante become caught up in a dangerous scheme involving a recently arrested, troubled man who's linked to years of female abductions.

New Release Review - QUEZON’S GAME

quezon's game review
In 1938, Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon agrees to welcome Jewish refugees from Germany in the Philippines.

First Look Review - THE WAVE

the wave review
A lawyer’s perception of the world is completely altered after a dose of a hallucinogen on a night out.

New To DVD - ANIMALS

animals review
A pair of young women begin to question their hedonistic lifestyle.

First Look Review - SPIRAL FARM

spiral farm review
When two outsiders arrive on an isolated intentional community, 17-year old Anahita begins to question her role at home, and what a future out in the world-at-large could be.