Reviews

Debut from 1988 gets the Deluxe Edition, two-CD treatment

Ambitious British-Asian musical

Chaplin's work is a strange blend of clinical perfectionism and cloying sentimentality, and though there's no denying that his timing is impeccable and his constant quest for innovation is impressive, whether you find him funny or not is another matter. This box contains all 10 of his feature films, plus a lengthy new documentary.

The versatile Stephen Frears merits much praise for presenting a side of London life which is usually swept under rugs. Illegal immigrants work demeaning jobs round the clock to stay afloat, and are routinely exploited—right down to their internal organs. The heroic Chiwetel Ejiofor and an arguably miscast Audrey Tautou lead this worthy, intriguing drama with a macabre twist.

Steve McQueen on mesmerising form in Don Siegel's bleak anti-war classic

Gormless, arrogant Australian bar band. May do well

Final set from now sadly disbanded duo

Mercury Rev sign on as backing band to Bermuda-based songstress

Warp debut from The Artist Sometimes Known As Wagon Christ

Comeback of sorts for long-dormant Leeds techno pioneer