Latest Cinema/Streaming Releases

Film reviews of the latest releases to hit the cinemas or streaming services.

Woman with long hair in a white top sits by a dollhouse, looking off to the side with a thoughtful expression. Dimly lit room background.

The Housemaid (2025) Film Review: Adaptation of the best-selling erotic thriller is unhinged, delightful trash

The Housemaid (2025) Film Review: Adaptation of the best-selling erotic thriller is unhinged, delightful trash.

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1 day ago4 min read

Alien figure with red headdress and paint extends a hand marked with a sun symbol. Orange flames illuminate a mystical forest setting.

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Film Review: Stunning spectacle favoured over substantial substance

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Film Review: Stunning spectacle favoured over substantial substance.

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Dec 214 min read

Elder woman in striped shirt affectionately holds young woman's face outside a brick building. Both smile, conveying warmth and connection.

Ella McCay (2025) Film Review: Confused political dramedy is a bizarre mess

Ella McCay (2025) Film Review: Confused political dramedy is a bizarre mess.

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Dec 133 min read

Animated fox and rabbit sit on chairs in a colorful room, wearing nametags. The fox looks mischievous, and the rabbit smiles happily.

Zootopia 2 (2025) Film Review: Vibrant sequel bursting with energy, without sacrificing depth

Zootopia 2 (2025) Film Review: Vibrant sequel bursting with energy, without sacrificing depth.

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Dec 74 min read

Boxer in a pink outfit with red gloves celebrates in a boxing ring, lights overhead. Trainer in the corner, action-packed and intense.

Christy (2025) Film Review: Solid, if somewhat unremarkable boxing bio-drama

Christy (2025) Film Review: Solid, if somewhat unremarkable boxing bio-drama.

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Nov 303 min read

Two men in a dimly lit room have a tense conversation. One wears a light gray polo, the other a white shirt. Blurry lights in the background.

Pillion (2025) Film Review: Sexy, yet sensitive and profound exploration of an unconventional romance

Pillion (2025) Film Review: Sexy, yet sensitive and profound exploration of an unconventional romance.

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Nov 294 min read

A fairy in a pastel gown and tiara faces a green-skinned witch in black, holding a staff. The yellow brick road and lush scenery form the background.

Wicked: For Good (2025) Film Review: Lush spectacle balanced with heartfelt character intimacy

Wicked: For Good (2025) Film Review: Lush spectacle balanced with heartfelt character intimacy.

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Nov 224 min read

Woman with curly hair looks emotional in dimly lit room with a red striped lamp. A wooden mirror frame is visible in the background.

Keeper (2025) Film Review: Osgood Perkins' latest venture into abstract horror is deeply chilling

Keeper (2025) Film Review: Osgood Perkins' latest venture into abstract horror is deeply chilling.

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Nov 164 min read

Man in brown jacket with red hood walks down a dim stairwell, hands in pockets. Background shows urban decay and stairs. Mood is tense.

The Running Man (2025) Film Review: Underwhelming Edgar Wright dystopian action/thriller misfire

The Running Man (2025) Film Review: Underwhelming Edgar Wright dystopian action/thriller misfire.

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Nov 154 min read

A couple shares a tender embrace, gazing into each other's eyes. Soft lighting creates an intimate mood, with blurred background.

Die My Love (2025) Film Review: Electrifying psycho-drama elevated by phenomenal Jennifer Lawrence performance

Die My Love (2025) Film Review: Electrifying psycho-drama elevated by phenomenal Jennifer Lawrence performance.

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Nov 93 min read

Two men in green jackets sit pensively in a lush forest with moss-covered trees. One wears sunglasses on his head, creating a contemplative mood.

Anemone (2025) Film Review: Daniel Day-Lewis returns in bleak, yet mesmerizing drama

Anemone (2025) Film Review: Daniel Day-Lewis returns in bleak, yet mesmerizing drama.

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Nov 84 min read

A woman in a light coat stands outside at night, surrounded by others. The scene is dark, evoking a mysterious mood.

Shelby Oaks (2025) Film Review: Decent directorial debut shows promise despite some noticeable pitfalls

Shelby Oaks (2025) Film Review: Decent directorial debut shows promise despite some noticeable pitfalls.

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Nov 25 min read

Bugonia (2025) Film Review: Absurdist black comedy/thriller is bold and totally unhinged

Bugonia (2025) Film Review: Absurdist black comedy/thriller is bold and totally unhinged.

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Nov 15 min read

Man in a white t-shirt and backpack holds a helmet, looking at bicycles on a rack in a store with a colorful, well-lit setting.

Roofman (2025) Film Review: Surprisingly heartfelt comedy crime drama is less laughs and more feels

Roofman (2025) Film Review: Surprisingly heartfelt comedy crime drama is less laughs and more feels.

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Oct 194 min read

Black Phone 2 (2025) Film Review: Lumbering horror sequel is a slog to wade through

Black Phone 2 (2025) Film Review: Lumbering horror sequel is a slog to wade through.

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Oct 184 min read

Man in blue jacket leans on a balcony railing, gazing contemplatively over a suburban landscape. Overcast sky and rooftops in the background.

I Swear (2025) Film Review: Profound docudrama is essential viewing for everybody

I Swear (2025) Film Review: Profound docudrama is essential viewing for everybody.

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Oct 124 min read

A brown dog with a white stripe on its face looks up with a curious expression. The background is dark and blurred, creating a focused mood.

Good Boy (2025) Film Review: Creepy haunted house horror featuring a top dog performance

Good Boy (2025) Film Review: Creepy haunted house horror featuring a top dog performance.

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Oct 114 min read

A person in a snowy landscape, wearing a patterned knit hat and coat. They look contemplative, with a forest in the hazy background.

Dead of Winter (2025) Film Review: Endearing Emma Thompson charm carries tense chiller thriller

Dead of Winter (2025) Film Review: Endearing Emma Thompson charm carries tense chiller thriller.

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Sep 284 min read

A man in sunglasses and a beanie uses a payphone outside in a parking lot. He's wearing a plaid jacket. Background shows trees and buildings.

One Battle After Another (2025) Film Review: Unconventional, completely bonkers, and totally extraordinary

One Battle After Another (2025) Film Review: Unconventional, completely bonkers, and totally extraordinary.

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Sep 274 min read

A woman in a red jacket smiles next to a man with a beard in a cozy, warmly lit room with arched doorway and lamp in the background.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Film Review: An underwhelming mish-mash of ideas that never manages to find its footing

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Film Review: An underwhelming mish-mash of ideas that never manages to find its footing.

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Sep 214 min read

Latest Cinema/Streaming Releases

The Housemaid (2025) Film Review: Adaptation of the best-selling erotic thriller is unhinged, delightful trash

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Film Review: Stunning spectacle favoured over substantial substance

Ella McCay (2025) Film Review: Confused political dramedy is a bizarre mess

Zootopia 2 (2025) Film Review: Vibrant sequel bursting with energy, without sacrificing depth

Christy (2025) Film Review: Solid, if somewhat unremarkable boxing bio-drama

Pillion (2025) Film Review: Sexy, yet sensitive and profound exploration of an unconventional romance

Wicked: For Good (2025) Film Review: Lush spectacle balanced with heartfelt character intimacy

Keeper (2025) Film Review: Osgood Perkins' latest venture into abstract horror is deeply chilling

The Running Man (2025) Film Review: Underwhelming Edgar Wright dystopian action/thriller misfire

Die My Love (2025) Film Review: Electrifying psycho-drama elevated by phenomenal Jennifer Lawrence performance

Anemone (2025) Film Review: Daniel Day-Lewis returns in bleak, yet mesmerizing drama

Shelby Oaks (2025) Film Review: Decent directorial debut shows promise despite some noticeable pitfalls

Bugonia (2025) Film Review: Absurdist black comedy/thriller is bold and totally unhinged

Roofman (2025) Film Review: Surprisingly heartfelt comedy crime drama is less laughs and more feels

Black Phone 2 (2025) Film Review: Lumbering horror sequel is a slog to wade through

I Swear (2025) Film Review: Profound docudrama is essential viewing for everybody

Good Boy (2025) Film Review: Creepy haunted house horror featuring a top dog performance

Dead of Winter (2025) Film Review: Endearing Emma Thompson charm carries tense chiller thriller

One Battle After Another (2025) Film Review: Unconventional, completely bonkers, and totally extraordinary

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Film Review: An underwhelming mish-mash of ideas that never manages to find its footing

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