The Magic Faraway Tree is an easy-going, sweet and welcome slice of family fantasy adventure. Its sets, props, costumes and creative worlds make it worth a cinema viewing and the cast are a likeable bunch who are all having a good time.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a solid sequel that delivers pretty much exactly what you expect. Well paced, gnarly, Weaving and Newton rock and the location is a fitting battleground. It does play it a little too safe and can feel a bit undercooked, but this is a solidly fun sequel.

How to Make a Killing is a solid ‘eat the rich’ caper with a stylish, slick aesthetic, a consistent pace and fun performances. There are twists, turns and tension to keep you hooked, a few laugh-out-loud lines and easy going vibe to the whole thing

Jitters shows promising ideas and features an over-the-top villain, however it is painfully generic in the writing of its characters and lacks any genuine scares, thrills or particular gross out horrific moments.

The Bride! is an electrically charged punk rock infused big messy swing of a flick that certainly won’t be for everyone. Buckley and Bale are giving their all, the film looks fantastic and has a myriad of bonkers moments.

The Moment will no doubt land more with fans of the Brat era, but for casual viewers this is still a solidly entertaining, at times bitingly funny, chaotic and unpredictable romp.

With The Silence of the Lambs turning 35 this year, it's undeniable just how seeped into pop culture Anthony Hopkins’ performance is still to this day. We take a look at Hopkins in the iconic role of Hannibal Lecter.

Wuthering Heights is a bold, beautiful, intoxicating, brash statement of a film, which showcases genuine heartbreak and sensitivity yet also does find its feet occasionally stepping in trashy paperback fluff with a little stuffiness in the second half.

No Other Choice is a bitingly funny, poignant, sharp, shocking blend of desperation, satire, irony alongside a killer (pun intended) crime thriller hook. It is one of the best looking films I have seen in recent memory, the performances are excellent and the creativity sparks from the screenplay.

Shelter unfortunately leans more into some of Liam Neeson’s more generic recent action outings rather than Statham’s better works. It’s disposable, lacking stylistic flair and a unique hook and is only really carried by solid performances from the two leads and a couple of entertaining action beats.

Primate does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a quickfire, bloodthirsty, darkly chuckle worthy and well scored creature feature that relishes in its grindhouse/exploitation vibes. The characters are ultimately there as prey and the story is barely existent, but it delivers what is to be expected.

Mercy is a swiftly generic and forgettable thriller that boasts plenty of potential ideas and things it could be saying, yet opts to go for the trashy playbook.

Die My Love is an exhausting, uncomfortable and at times darkly comedic and trippy experience led by Lawrence’s powerhouse performance. The film looks great and flows through its spiralling mental breakdown of a structure.

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.

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.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is an excellent recapturing of an intimate, challenging period of time for Springsteen and showcases the process of his bold, stripped back change of sound that he crafted to work through his emotions.

Eleanor the Great is the definition of a Sunday afternoon drama. It coasts along at a slower pace and does tick off traits-and-tropes that are quite predictable, however it is carried by a brilliant lead performance (and a strong supporting cast), solid direction and intimate, personal drama.

Stanley Kubrick’s seminal horror masterpiece, The Shining, celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, so we take a look at the all time classic in all its glory.

Eternity is a breezy, heartfelt, funny and unique spin on familiar romcom beats. Standing out from the crowd with its immersive world, great cast, big ideas and simultaneously wholesome yet at times tear jerking atmosphere.

Dracula (or Dracula: A Love Tale as it is also known), is a mixed bag of an adaptation. It takes some bold swings, features some genuinely stellar visuals and an excellent lead performance from Jones. However, clashing tones, hindered pacing and inconsistent performances hold it back.