Film of the Week: Bad Times at the El Royale

This received an oddly muted response when it dropped in the States. People complain that all Hollywood puts out is sequels and remakes – but then when this non-franchise return to Nineties’ style crime thrillers comes, they just shrug. What do Americans want, a back rub thrown into the bargain? You can correct their mistake by savouring this twisty, atmospheric treat that you may have missed first time around. How’s about this for a cast: Jeff Bridges, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Chris Hemsworth, and Ron from Parks and Rec. They’re visibly having a ball as strangers, all with a secret, who get stuck at a Nevada hotel one stormy night in 1969. It feels weird to say that they don’t make them like this any more, but – here we are. Showing November 5. Tickets