Film reviews, curated lists and film club favourites
Exploring cinema beyond the obvious
Rhiann’s Reels brings together my written film reviews and the films discussed through Sandhurst Film Club and a virtual film club, both founded by me, reflecting an ongoing conversation about cinema.
LATEST REVIEWS
“Cinema is a reflection of society and, in most cases, has the ability to be a mirror and not just show the problems but also give solutions and help them reach a large number of people through faces and voices that matter.”
– Kirti Kulhari
IN CINEMAS NOW
Glenrothan (2026) Review – A Return to Roots
In one sentence: A man travels from America to Scotland with his family to reconnect with his ailing brother, forcing both to confront the past that drove them apart. Some films excel at creating a strong sense of place and Glenrothan is firmly rooted in Scotland. Marking the directorial debut of Brian Cox, the film…
Keep reading
The Drama (2026) Review – The Things We Can’t Unhear
In one sentence: A seemingly perfect relationship unravels when a single confession forces a couple to confront whether we can ever truly know the person we love. Has your blood ever run cold when hearing your partner reveal something about themselves that you simply can’t unhear? A moment that fundamentally alters how you see them,…
Keep reading
Project Hail Mary (2026) Review – Science, Survival and Unexpected Friendship
In one sentence: In Project Hail Mary, a lone scientist awakens aboard a spacecraft with no memory of how he got there, only to discover he is humanity’s last hope and that he may not be alone in his mission. Sci-fi is not always a genre that everyone naturally gravitates towards and Project Hail Mary…
Keep reading
Reminders of Him (2026) Review – Love, Loss and Second Chances
In one sentence: In Reminders of Him, a young mother, recently released from prison, returns home determined to rebuild her life and form a relationship with the daughter she has never held, only to find her past standing firmly in the way. Colleen Hoover’s latest adaptation, Reminders of Him, may follow a somewhat predictable path,…
Keep reading
@rhiannsreels on Instagram
FEATURED
Films in Other Languages 🌎
-
Troll (2022) Review – A Nordic Legend Goes Large
In one sentence: Troll is a Norwegian creature feature that brings ancient folklore and large-scale action together in a dramatic, monster-driven narrative. Cinema has always had a fondness for creature features and the ongoing success of the Kong and Godzilla franchises proves that audiences still enjoy watching things get bigger, louder and more destructive. Norway…
-
Delivery by Christmas (2022) Review – A Polish Christmas with Heart and Humour
In one sentence: Delivery by Christmas centres on delivery driver, Maria, whose parcels are tampered with before Christmas, setting off a chain of events that leads to both comedic moments and unexpected romance. We are inundated with cookie-cutter Christmas TV movies and, I will admit, sometimes they have their place. They are easy, undemanding viewing.…
-
I’m Your Man (2021) Review – Can Love Be Engineered?
In one sentence: I’m Your Man is a German romantic sci-fi that explores love, companionship and what it means to choose the right partner. There are films that announce their genre clearly and then there are films like I’m Your Man; gentle, curious and impossible to pin down. Starring Dan Stevens and Maren Eggert, this…
FILM CLUB PLAYLISTS
One song from each of the movies we have watched in my two film clubs
Rhiann’s Reels 