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Exclusive: Director Jack Howard on His Journey from Comedy to Award-Nominated Short Film 'The Second Time Around'
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.

Alex Gilston
Oct 30


'Is This Thing On?' Review: Bradley Cooper’s Tender, Funny Look at Life Beyond Love
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.

Alex Gilston
Oct 23


'The Mastermind' Review: A Brilliantly Bleak Comedy of Failure
It won’t be for everyone, but The Mastermind is an interesting cinematic achievement for Kelly Reichardt.

Alex Gilston
Oct 17


'Hamnet' Review: Chloé Zhao’s Poetic Portrait of Love, Loss, and Legacy
Hamnet will always be a special film because of the way it handles loss and grief; it knows death is never the end.

Alex Gilston
Oct 16


'Jay Kelly' Review: Baumbach is Back With a Poignant Story of Fame and Fatherhood
George Clooney is at his best. His and Noah Baumbach's dialogue is a match made in heaven

Alex Gilston
Oct 15


'Bugonia' Review: Lanthimos and Stone Deliver Another Brilliantly Bizarre Satire
Bugonia works tremendously as a thriller. It's insane in all the right ways.

Alex Gilston
Oct 13


'Tuner' Review: Daniel Roher Trades Politics for Piano Keys in a Crime Drama That Plays Too Safe
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.

Alex Gilston
Oct 12


'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: Rian Johnson Revives the Truth in His Smartest Knives Out Yet
Wake Up Dead Man could be considered the best of the series because the mystery is compelling, and the message of love is strong.

Alex Gilston
Oct 9


'Twinless' Review: Love, Lies, and Loss Collide in this Unflinchingly Honest Film
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.

Alex Gilston
Oct 8


The Film Vault Ep 3: Comic Book Movies — 'Kick Ass' vs 'The Suicide Squad'
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'.
Film Focus Team
Jul 26


Podcast Ep 23: Films of the 21st Century - A Look at the New York Times Top 100 List
In this episode, hosts Elliot and Alex dive deep into the New York Times' list of the 100 best films of the 21st century.
Film Focus Team
Jul 8


Podcast Ep 19: Mid-Year Film Review 2025
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.
Film Focus Team
Jun 6


The Film Vault Ep 2: Wes Anderson - 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' vs 'Moonrise Kingdom'
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?
Film Focus Team
May 29


The Film Vault Ep 1: Tom Cruise — 'Collateral' vs 'Jerry Maguire'
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?
Film Focus Team
May 15


Ep 17: May the 4th Be With You - An Ultimate Star Wars Movie Discussion
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!
Film Focus Team
May 4


'A Minecraft Movie' Review: Lands Firmly in the Mid Tier of Video Game Adaptations
A Minecraft Movie shows off what it’s based on with pride. So it’s hard to imagine it existing in any other way, for better and for worse.

Alex Gilston
Apr 6


'Snow White' Review: A Far Cry From the Magic That Originally Put Disney on the Map
We can only wish, like Snow White does over her well, that future remakes will be made with more love than it seems this one was.

Alex Gilston
Mar 22


'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl' Review: The Magic of Aardman is Still Thriving All These Years Down the Line
The magic of Aardman and Wallace & Gromit is still thriving after all these years in Vengeance Most Fowl.

Alex Gilston
Jan 2


'Wicked' Review: A Glorious Love Letter to the Stage Show
Wicked is everything I ever dreamed it could be and more, a glorious love letter to the stage show, and a blistering time at the movies.

Alex Gilston
Nov 24, 2024


'Saturday Night' Review: Captures The Chaotic Run Up to the SNL Debut
Saturday Night takes us back to where it all began, in an imagined run up to SNL going on air for the very first time.

Alex Gilston
Nov 3, 2024
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