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Film

Avengers Assemble – review

Joss Whedon’s funny superhero film is full of comic-book capers. Showing at the Hackney Picturehouse till the end of May



The Cabin in the Woods – review

Joss Whedon’s high-concept scary movie is a satirical curiosity



London Palestine Film Festival – preview

The London Palestine Film Festival takes place 20 April – 3 May



Movie magic – Umit Mesut keeps it reel

Hackney’s nostalgic film buffs are hoping to keep the art of cinema alive in the 21st century



The Hunger Games – review

This Hollywood action blockbuster is a satirical survival-contest thriller



21 Jump Street – review

21 Jump Street’s undercover cops go back to school in this action comedy



A Dangerous Method – review

David Cronenberg examines the pioneering work of psychoanalysts Jung and Freud but the exploration of sexual themes falls short, despite the addition of spanking scenes



How To Re-Establish a Vodka Empire

A chance find in a Ukrainian attic set filmmaker Dan Edelstyn on an extraordinary journey which was to change his life and provide inspiration for his latest movie



The Descendants – review

George Clooney stars as an encumbered father dealing with grief in paradise in Alexander Payne’s new film



Shame – review

Shame is an intense and chilling story of obsession and sex addiction with great performances by Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan