Our critic's selections

Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay Charmingly seductive portrait of the card-slinging conjurer, exploring both Jay's technique and trade, but also revealing the philosophy behind his art - a view of life that examines illusions from every which way, and finds meaning in the magic. No MPAA rating

Frances Ha Greta Gerwig stars as a spirited stumblebum, navigating - or failing to navigate - the post-college New York City world of roommates, boyfriends, jobs, and money woes. Noah Baumbach directs. R

Love Is All You Need A woman recovering from chemotherapy and a widower who has shut off the possibility of love are forced together by marriage - the marriage of their respective daughter and son. A romantic comedy from the Danish director Susanne Bier, starring the quite wonderful Trine Dyrholm and Pierce Brosnan. R