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'Rental Family' Review: A Charming and Moving Dramedy With Brendan Fraser in Likeable Form
Rental Family isn't immune to manipulative mawkishness, but it wears its heart on its sleeve to deliver a tender, thoughtful and funny exploration of loneliness in a fascinating sub-culture of Japan.

Dan Bremner
Jan 21


'Primitive War' Unleashes Prehistoric Chaos on Blu-ray & DVD This January From Signature Entertainment
The battle gets brutally prehistoric as Primitive War (2025) stomps onto physical media. Now landing on Blu-ray and DVD, it’s ready to take pride of place on genre fans’ shelves.
Promotion
Jan 20


'Baab' Review: A Deep look at the Architecture of Loss
Baab may not offer comfort, but it offers recognition. In charting grief as an ongoing, shape-shifting presence rather than a problem to be solved. This film is a haunting meditation on loss that feels both deeply personal and universal. A must watch for fans of thriller films, films with strong female leads, and foreign cinema.

Romey Norton
Jan 19


Rendez-vous Review: The Tension of Real Time
Rendez-vous is lean, focused, and admirably disciplined. By committing fully to its real-time structure, the film transforms an everyday scenario into a nerve-tightening psychological experience.

Romey Norton
Jan 19


'All You Need is Kill' Review: Stunning Animation Trapped in a Familiar Time Loop
Jumping off the screen with vibrancy and life, All You Need is Kill shows off beautiful animation and a great original score, though the initially intriguing story delivers a little too much familiarity.

Becca Johnson
Jan 16


'The Bride!' Trailer: Are you Ready For Jesse Buckley as The Bride
Warner Brothers have released the latest trailer for Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! starring Jessie Buckley & Christian Bale — Releasing in cinemas March 6, 2026.
Film Focus Team
Jan 16


'How to Make a Killing' Trailer: Glen Powell’s Payback Comes With a Prize
STUDIOCANAL reveals the official International trailer for John Patton Ford's How to Make a Killing, starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley — Releasing in UK and Irish cinemas on March 13.
Film Focus Team
Jan 16


'The Rip' Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Do it Again in Miami Action Thriller
What The Rip does so well, and where plenty of modern action films fall short, is that it douses the movie in so much character, a sniffer dog would blow its balls off.

Seb Jenkins
Jan 15


New Trailer for Prime Video's Adrenaline-Fueled Action-Adventure 'The Bluff'
Amazon MGM Studios have released the trailer for The Bluff — The new action-adventure film releases globally on Prime Video on February 25.
Film Focus Team
Jan 15


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


'Killer Whale' Review: A Creature Feature with Big Themes but Familiar Waters
The premise may sound like it’s trying to flip the generic shark attack thriller on its head, but unfortunately, it suffers from the same shortcomings. Good performances and a stunning location cannot save Killer Whale from its poor CGI, predictable plot and weak dialogue.

Becca Johnson
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


'Suffer' Review: A Myth Forged From Silence, Resistance, and Imagination
Rough-edged, imaginative, and quietly defiant, Suffer stands as proof that scale is not a prerequisite for impact. It is a small film with a large, unwavering voice. This is a fantasy about dissent made by filmmakers who clearly believe in it. A must-see for fans of films with strong female leads, filled with drama and fantasy!

Romey Norton
Jan 13


'Man Finds Tape' Review: A Promising Found Footage Debut With a Flawed Finish
With believable performances, tangible suspense and an enjoyable mockumentary filmmaking approach, Man Finds Tape is a solid directorial debut. However, the further the storyline progresses, the further it devolves.

Becca Johnson
Jan 12


Golden Globes 2026: The Winners and Nominations Breakdown
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards took place January 11, 2026, celebrating the best in film and television from the past year. Here is a breakdown of the key categories, highlighting winners alongside their fellow nominees.
Film Focus Team
Jan 12


'People We Meet on Vacation' Review: Meet Poppy and Alex, and Their Ten Summers of Yearning
In a nutshell, People We Meet on Vacation is your standard rom com, but what sets it apart from others is its remarkable, emotional maturity. It succeeds where other rom-coms falter by leaning into the "messy middle" – the years of awkwardness, the fear of losing a friendship, and the quiet pain of watching someone you love, live a life without you.

Shauna Bushe
Jan 10


'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


Coyotes (2025) Howls Onto Blu-ray & DVD This January From Signature Entertainment
Coyotes (2025) arrives on Blu-ray and DVD this January, bringing its tense atmosphere and sharp storytelling to physical media.
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Jan 7


What's New to Shudder in January 2026
January on Shudder is packed with dread, darkness, and deeply unsettling discoveries. From grim folk horror and neo-noir nightmares to claustrophobic survival tales, this month’s line-up leans hard into the genre’s most haunting corners.
Film Focus Team
Jan 7


What's Streaming on MUBI in January 2026
MUBI’s January line-up continues the platform’s reputation for bold, thoughtful, and adventurous cinema, with a curated selection that spans contemporary discoveries, celebrated auteurs, and timeless classics.
Film Focus Team
Jan 6
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