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'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Season 2: Episode-by-Episode Re-cap and Review
Watch this space for our weekly run-down and review of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2. Updated weekly we look at the most recent episode of the Apple TV monster series. Don't miss this unmissable Monsterverse content.

Elliot Lines
4 days ago


'Silence=Death' Review: A Stirring Tribute to Activism, Urgency and Unheard Voices
In just a brief runtime, Silence=Death manages to inform, commemorate, and provoke thought in equal measure. It stands as a poignant tribute to those who fought to be heard — and a stark reminder that silence, in the face of injustice, has consequences.

Elliot Lines
Feb 25


'Marion's Lilies' Review: A Quiet Descent into Grief and Obsession
Marion’s Lilies is a thoughtful and committed psychological thriller that thrives on mood and character rather than spectacle.

Elliot Lines
Feb 21


Podcast Ep 36: 'Send Help' Review PLUS Desert Island Movies Game
In this episode of the Film Focus Online podcast, host Elliot Lines and guest Romey Norton dive into the survival thriller Send Help directed by Sam Raimi.
Film Focus Team
Feb 12


'Fallout' Season 2: Episode-by-Episode Re-cap and Review
Watch this space for our weekly run-down and review of Fallout Season 2. Updated weekly we look at the most recent episode of the hit Prime Video Sci-fi series. Don't miss this unmissable Fallout content.

Elliot Lines
Feb 10


'Mariana Ant' Review: Luck, Loss, and Lingering Delusion
Mariana Ant is thoughtful and often visually absorbing, but its emotional gravity never quite pulls you all the way in.

Elliot Lines
Feb 6


'1981' Review: An Uneasy Snapshot of Growing Up
What 1981 does particularly well is sit with the discomfort rather than smoothing it over. The Londons capture that volatile mix of excitement, confusion, and second-hand embarrassment that defines so many formative memories.

Elliot Lines
Feb 6


'The Wrecking Crew' Review: High-Octane Action Meets Brotherhood in This Entertaining Buddy-Cop Adventure
The Wrecking Crew is an enjoyable ride that delivers exactly what it promises: solid action, strong lead chemistry, and a heartfelt core. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it entertains, and for fans of the genre, that’s enough.

Elliot Lines
Jan 29


Podcast Ep 35: Unpacking the Oscar Nominations 2026 - Snubs, Surprises & Serious Talking Points
In this episode of the Film Focus Online podcast, host Elliot Lines and writer Alex Gilston dive deep into the recent Oscar nominations. They discuss the excitement and frustration that comes with award season, highlighting major nominees, overperformers, and underperformers.
Film Focus Team
Jan 28


Inside 'The Wrecking Crew': From Viral Tweet to Full-Throttle Action
From a viral tweet to a full-blown action spectacle, The Wrecking Crew has come together in one of the most organic ways imaginable. During the film’s global press conference, director Ángel Manuel Soto and stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista broke down how their bruising buddy movie grew from a simple idea into an action film driven as much by emotion as spectacle.

Elliot Lines
Jan 27


Oscars 2026: Full Nominations List
Awards season has officially shifted into top gear with the announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominations. Unveiled today, the list lays out the films, performances, and creative voices that defined cinema over the past year.

Elliot Lines
Jan 22


'Them That's Not' Review: Sound, Silence, and Unspoken Family Ties
Director Mekhai Lee delivers a quiet, emotionally grounded piece that centres on perspective, communication, and the unspoken weight carried between family members.

Elliot Lines
Jan 21


Podcast Ep 34: 2026 at the Movies - The Biggest Films Coming this Year
In this episode of the Film Focus Online podcast, host Elliot Lines and guest Jack Ransom dive into the exciting line-up of films set to release in 2026. They discuss various genres, including horror, superhero films, and anticipated blockbusters from renowned directors like M. Night Shyamalan, David Fincher, and Christopher Nolan.
Film Focus Team
Jan 14


'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Review: A Haunting Character Study Exploring Humanity's Ruin
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple may frustrate those craving relentless horror or expansive world-building, but that feels largely by design. This is a film far more interested in the rot within humanity than the monsters that roam outside it, using the apocalypse as a backdrop rather than a driving force.

Elliot Lines
Jan 13


'It Happened in August' Review: A Subtle Exploration of Loss and Unfinished Lives
While the short runtime means some ideas aren’t explored as deeply as they could be, the film’s subtlety and reflective tone leave a lasting impression. It Happened in August may be small in scale, but its emotional weight carries through.

Elliot Lines
Jan 9


Podcast Ep 33: The End of 'Stranger Things' - Series Finale & Legacy Discussion
In this episode of the Film Focus Online Podcast, host Elliot Lines and guest Shauna Bushe dive deep into the series finale of Stranger Things. They discuss their thoughts on the finale, character arcs, emotional connections, and the impact of character deaths.
Film Focus Team
Jan 8


Podcast Ep 31: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' PLUS the Future of Pandora
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.
Film Focus Team
Dec 23, 2025


Podcast Ep 30: 'Wake Up Dead Man' PLUS the Knives Out Franchise
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.
Film Focus Team
Dec 17, 2025


'The Housemaid' Review: A Twisted, Darkly Entertaining Psychological Thriller
Seyfried’s unhinged performance is undoubtedly the standout, but The Housemaid also delivers dark twists and wicked humour, resulting in a thoroughly entertaining psychological thriller.

Elliot Lines
Dec 16, 2025


'Gay, Asian, Immigrant' Review: A Story of Identity That Wants More Space
There’s heart in every frame. Even when the execution wobbles, the intention is clear: to spotlight the compromises people make just to exist in certain spaces.

Elliot Lines
Dec 11, 2025
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