The Cure leaves behind more questions than answers - feeling under explored and safe. Viewers will either love or hate this film. Ultimately, it tries to leave you in discomfort. Because sometimes, the most terrifying discovery isn’t what’s wrong with you, it’s why.

Cuidadoras is a documentary film about care in its many forms. It’s about the practical, often overlooked labour of looking after others, but also about the emotional reciprocity that can develop in those relationships.

With Netflix’s Big Mistakes, Dan Levy swerves sharply into darker, stranger territory, delivering a series that blends family dysfunction with crime energy in a way that’s both chaotic and surprisingly endearing.

Time Helmet offers a playful indie comedy about regret, responsibility, and the dangers of giving a frustrated inventor access to the timeline.

Vladimir is clever without being smug, provocative without resorting to cheap tricks. Rachel Weisz anchors the series with a performance that invites us to laugh, wince and worry in equal measure.

Whether you follow college basketball religiously or couldn’t name the Southern Conference champion from last year, the series offers something universal: the stubborn, hopeful belief that this time, it might finally be different.

Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model is about reality TV, who has power, who doesn’t, and how easily it can be abused when cameras are rolling.

In an era obsessed with branding, Being Gordon Ramsay offers a portrait of a man still chasing standards he knows he may never fully satisfy. And, we have to give credit for letting us into his life this way, it’s brilliant PR.

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.

Send Help isn’t subtle, it’s a wild, witty, ride. It’s an exploration of human behaviour when civilisation is gone and roles are reversed. If you like your comedies with a side of tension, your survival stories with a twist of absurdity, and your films filled with energy and heart, this is one island trip you don’t want to miss.

The Investigation of Lucy Letby is less about uncovering new facts than about exploring how narratives are built, consumed, and sustained. As a documentary, it is measured, absorbing, and ethically thorny.

Bridgerton Season 4 understands that romance is not just about recognition, but readiness. And in asking whether love can survive when fantasy dissolves into reality, the series offers one of its most mature propositions yet.

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.

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.

The last 30 minutes are the most exciting and entertaining and it’s a shame the rest of the series didn’t have as much grip. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is an easy, three-episode binge with moments of intrigue, strong supporting performances and striking locations, but it ultimately struggles with pacing, period authenticity and a lead character that feels misjudged.

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!

Cover-Up functions as both historical document and contemporary warning. It asks viewers to consider their relationship to truth. The documentary does not demand admiration for its subject, but it does demand attention, and, perhaps, a renewed respect for the slow, difficult work of asking inconvenient questions.

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.

Water Meadow is a punchy short with subtle themes of identity, crisis, and sisterly love. With audiences wanting more short bursts of entertainment, short films are on the rise, and Water Meadow is a must-watch for fans of dystopian and independent cinema.

The Mighty Oaks is a reminder that the strongest sports stories are never just about sports; they’re about the roots that hold a community upright.