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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


'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' Season 1: Episode-by-Episode Re-cap and Review
Watch this space for our weekly run-down and review of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. Updated weekly we look at the most recent episode of the series. Don't miss this unmissable Star Wars content.

Elliot Lines
6 days ago


'The OG Bootcamp' Review: An Uneven but Insightful Take on Intimacy and Communication
An engaging and genuinely entertaining watch, standing out for its willingness to confront a subject many tend to shy away from.

Elliot Lines
Apr 9


'Pickup' Review: An Intriguing Commentary on Modern Dating Culture
Pickup delivers its idea clearly and efficiently, while leaving just enough unsaid to linger beyond its final moments — a concise, thought-provoking piece that makes its point without overstaying its welcome.

Elliot Lines
Apr 9


'Lay Lefty Down' Review: Finding Humour in Life’s Hardest Moments
In turning tragedy into something quietly reflective — and at times, unexpectedly funny — Lay Lefty Down finds a thoughtful middle ground. It may deal with uncomfortable ideas, but in doing so, it opens the door for conversations that are often left unspoken.

Elliot Lines
Mar 21


By Order of the Peaky Blinders: 8 Episodes That Define the Shelby Empire
Across six seasons, Peaky Blinders built its reputation on slow-burn tension, only to detonate in episodes that linger long after the credits roll. With the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man in cinemas and now on Netflix, here are eight of the very best episodes from its 6 season stretch.

Elliot Lines
Mar 20


Oscars 2026: Complete Winners List from the 98th Academy Awards
Hollywood’s biggest night returned in spectacular fashion as the 98th Academy Awards celebrated the very best in cinema from the past year. Here you’ll find the complete list of winners from the night as the film industry honoured its standout achievements.

Elliot Lines
Mar 16


'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
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