Allan Hunter

When Sichel attempted to write his memoirs, the CIA returned the manuscript with endless suggested redactions. They argued that if a journalist had written the book it would have been considered mere speculation, but with his name attached it would have become confirmation. The Last Spy affords him the privilege of having the final word.

The fearless lead performance from Ruraridh Mollica really gets under the skin of the complex central figure and should elevate him to rising star status.

Hanging By a Wire may have all the urgency of a Hollywood disaster movie from the 1970s, but also incorporates an undercurrent of commentary on the neglect of poor rural communities in Pakistan.

The bittersweet realities of being a stranger in a strange land create a complex, thought-provoking human interest film.

A tentative connection warms to something deeper in a poignant, slow-burn tale of hope and healing.

The result is a polished horror yarn that leads to a satisfying conclusion, and leaves the impression there is more than enough material here for a potential prequel or an extension of Solveig’s story.

Adult Children develops into a tale of guilty secrets, ulterior motives, honest conversations and sweet vulnerability.

The result is an appealing, soulful romance with a considerable emotional tug.

Farsi’s film now stands as a powerful memorial to someone who was both ordinary and extraordinary.

Even those with little interest in the beautiful game should be entertained by Saipan, a breezily engaging narrative.