It’s a classic French studio comedy: glossy and taking full advantage of its setting, toothless while simultaneously somehow well-observed, and would certainly go down easy on a night out with a glass of wine.

Sirât delivers one of the most distinctive cinematic experiences I’ve had in quite some time.

Is This Thing On? ultimately finds its strength in the emotional nuance of its central relationship, anchored by convincing performances from Arnett and Dern.

The Secret Agent works effectively as a Brazilian period piece and acting showcase, but the script lacks the bite to make it truly gripping.

Marty Supreme is a bombastic and intense ride from start to finish.

No Other Choice, directed by Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Decision to Leave), is another sharp entry in the filmmaker’s body of work, showcasing his distinctive visual style and darkly comedic sensibility.

Song Sung Blue is sure to be the crowd-pleasing film of the New Year. It really is “so good, so good, SO GOOD!”. 

My expectations were on the ground, and now they’ve got a bit of altitude.

Christy is an engaging and moving biopic about an incredible woman.

Most apparently, Hamnet is a showcase for some incredibly committed performances.

Nouvelle Vague is Linklater’s answer to the credence that all directors must one day make a film about filmmaking. This is an absurd thing to believe.

Sweet but not saccharin, Rental Family (2025) is a solid feel good film despite its slightly confused final message.

With its community-focused theme and beautiful village visuals, The Golden Spurtle documentary makes this legacy proud. 

Urchin isn’t concerned with a film-like “happy” conclusion to its character’s problems; it lets you marinate in the idea that things might not actually get better - and that was refreshing.

Fire and Ash is a compelling demonstration of what blockbuster filmmaking can still achieve when craft, ambition, and heart align - a film that will satiate fans hungry for spectacle while offering enough character work to give the stakes meaning.

Ultimately, Sentimental Value tells a familiar story, but the humanity of its characters and use of form in telling its story means it transcends the tropes and cliches of both films about filmmaking and family melodramas.

The History of Sound ultimately succeeds as an elegy for bonds never granted room to flourish, and its quiet power lingers long after the frame cuts to black.

Don’t forget to do the #EllaMcCayChallenge if you see a poster or standee for this at whichever cinema you see it at!

Eternity is a must watch. It’s not just a great romantic comedy, but also one which has a perspective that almost none of its genre companions do.

If you love Shakira’s vocals, slow burn romances, justice, and films that encourage critical thinking, then Zootopia 2 is the film for you.