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GLENN FOSBRAEY recommends a biography worth reading for both existing George Michael fans and those yet to be converted
FRANCIS DEVINE introduces a new collection of essays that draws on Pease McKenna’s example to indicate future paths for the movement
KEVIN DONNELLY and MARIA DUARTE review Shoot the People, The Last One For The Road, Rosebush Pruning, and Moana
JAMES WALSH recommends an exceptional documentary about the experience of Western doctors in Gaza
45 Years (15)
Directed by Andrew Haigh
5/5
Frequently when the BBC or the National Lottery are involved in producing a film, my heart tends to sink. I believe the BBC should spend our licence money on broadcasting, and the NHS and similar public enterprises — not ego-and-profit-driven movies — deserve lottery funds.
This time, I was so wrong.
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