In this conversation, the Film Focus Online team delve into their favourite films of 2025. They explore the performances of actors, the direction styles of filmmakers, and the emotional impact of various films. The discussion also touches on anticipated future releases and the disappointments of the year, providing a comprehensive overview of the current film landscape.

In this episode of the Film Focus Online podcast, host Elliot Lines and writer Alex Gilston delve into the latest instalment of the Avatar franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash. They discuss the film's visual spectacle, character development, and the introduction of new dynamics with the Ash people.

In this episode of the Film Focus Online podcast, host Elliot Lines and guest Alex Gilston delve into the latest instalment of the Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man. Also, they unravel the rest of the franchise that bought us the detective Benoit Blanc.

Cartoon Saloon recently came to Manchester to accept the prestigious Fellowship Award at the Manchester Animation Festival. Film Focus Online’s Alex Gilston sat down with founders Paul Young, Tomm Moore, and Nora Twomey to talk about the honour, their creative journey, and all things Cartoon Saloon.

It was always going to be an ask to adapt a messy, rushed, second act of a stage musical into a film that feels full and coherent, and Jon M Chu clearly struggles here and Wicked: For Good suffers not being able to reach the lofty heights of the first part.

Film Focus Online sat down with Jack Howard to discuss his jump from comedy to drama, the film itself, working with Caroline Goodall and Hannah Onslow, and more.

The performances in Is This Thing On? are phenomenal. It’s great to see Will Arnett and Laura Dern both take on bigger roles, as they usually find themselves supporting.

It won’t be for everyone, but The Mastermind is an interesting cinematic achievement for Kelly Reichardt.

Hamnet will always be a special film because of the way it handles loss and grief; it knows death is never the end.

George Clooney is at his best. His and Noah Baumbach's dialogue is a match made in heaven

Bugonia works tremendously as a thriller. It's insane in all the right ways.

Leo Woodall proves that he can be a leading man in his role as Niki. But overall, Tuner feels like an amalgamation of lots of other films rather than one in its own right.

Wake Up Dead Man could be considered the best of the series because the mystery is compelling, and the message of love is strong.

Twinless is a tour de force. It can be uncomfortable to the point of cringe, but it can also be emotional to the point of tears.

In this episode of the Film Focus Online Podcast, host Alex leads a lively discussion with guests Jack and Dan about comic book movies in our latest episode of 'The Film Vault'.

In this episode, hosts Elliot and Alex dive deep into the New York Times' list of the 100 best films of the 21st century.

In this mid-year review of 2025, hosts Elliot and Alex discuss the successes and disappointments in cinema so far, highlighting standout films like The Brutalist and Sinners.

Two contestants battle it out to get their film to be inducted into 'The Film Vault'. Episode 2 focus' on Wes Anderson, the films in question 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and 'Moonrise Kingdom'. Who will come out on top?

Two contestants battle it out to get their film to be inducted into 'The Film Vault'. Episode 1 focus' on Tom Cruise, in particular 'Collateral' and 'Jerry Maguire'. Who will come out on top?

Happy Star Wars day, to celebrate Elliot and Alex discuss the movies within the franchise in the latest episode of the Film Focus Online podcast, listen now!