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Support the Guardian Support us   Fund independent journalism Spotlight ‘Her demons were probably worse’   Does Back to Black reveal the real Amy Winehouse? Tortured genius, chaotic addict or frustrated homemaker? As Sam Taylor-Johnson’s biopic hits cinemas, we look at how its depiction compares with previous accounts of the singer’s life Back to Black review   Woozy Amy Winehouse biopic buoyed by extraordinary lead performance Picks of the week ‘My jaw was on the ground’   The 30-year hunt to find the Priscilla, Queen of the Desert bus Nepo-disasters   Why Ewan and Clara McGregor are only the latest onscreen parent-child embarrassment Stuart Heritage Best of frenemies   Why Tom Ripley is a psychopath made for social media Peter Bradshaw Keith Allen   ‘Your implication is my life’s a failure and I’d be happier had I lost my manhood’ Coppola, Lanthimos, Sorrentino ...   Cannes’ silverback gorillas shall slug it out at this year’s festival Peter Bradshaw Triangle of Sadness director Ruben Östlund   ‘You should need a licence to use a camera – you need one for a gun’ Peter Bradshaw's film of the week Civil War review   Alex Garland’s delirious dive into divided US society Fratricidal warfare has exploded in North America, and war photographers including Lee (Kirsten Dunst) are eager to capture the money shot in this delirious action thriller This week's reviews Bobcat Moretti review   Heartfelt boxing underdog tale goes down the signpost route Close Your Eyes review   Victor Erice returns with enigmatic tale of disappeared actor Opponent review   Iranian wrestling champ’s complex battle for asylum The Teachers’ Lounge review   Deeply unsettling day at the chalkface unravels On Fire review   Smoke-filled disaster movie asks God to help out with climate crisis We recommend The Draughtsman’s Contract review   Peter Greenaway’s cerebral intrigue still beguiles Greenaway’s arch tale of sexual and political manipulation has not lost its power to bewilder and compel Get in touch If you have any questions or comments about any of our newsletters please email [email protected] Manage your emails | Unsubscribe | Trouble viewing? You are receiving this email because you are a subscriber to Film Today. Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396