Duncan Skinner

A darkly pretty, ponderous snoozefest with barely credible plot twists. The sting in the tail is a surprise but not worth the wait. I much preferred The Two Popes which covers the same subject more credibly and beautifully.

A lavish visual feast that glitters with the trappings of religious power juxtaposed with the simple life of a parish priest. One minute in the Cystine Chapel, the next in an Argentinian slum. I'm not religious at all but I loved it. It's a fairy tale for adults.

A gripping tale with some great characters. The town mayor is marvellous. Sexist local police, make it hard for women to engage with justice. Keep the tissues handy; it is very moving. Could have been shorter ( I fast forward through a lot of it) but still a great story. And the ending is satisfying with a proper wrap up.