Author: Rhiann’s Reels

  • No Other Choice (2026) Review – Killing the Competition

    No Other Choice (2026) Review – Killing the Competition

    In one sentence: In No Other Choice, a desperate man struggling to find work in an increasingly automated world takes extreme measures to eliminate his job rivals and secure his future. What happens when you lose your job in an industry that is steadily being replaced by automation? When the competition for a single role…

  • Is This Thing On? (2026) Review – When Life Calls for a Second Act

    Is This Thing On? (2026) Review – When Life Calls for a Second Act

    In one sentence: In Is This Thing On?, a recently separated man uses stand-up comedy as a way to rediscover meaning and gain a deeper appreciation for his life and relationships. Bradley Cooper takes a very different direction from his previous directorial feature, Maestro, turning his attention to a quieter, more intimate story about reinvention,…

  • I Used to Be Famous (2022) Review – Lost Fame, Found Connection

    I Used to Be Famous (2022) Review – Lost Fame, Found Connection

    In one sentence: I Used to Be Famous follows a former boy band star struggling to reclaim his place in the world who finds an unexpected creative partnership with a young autistic drummer, changing both of their lives. We live in a world where fame feels more accessible than ever, largely thanks to social media.…

  • Mercy (2026) Review – A Thoughtful Premise That Falls Short

    Mercy (2026) Review – A Thoughtful Premise That Falls Short

    In one sentence: In Mercy, a detective accused of murdering his wife must use an AI driven courtroom system to prove his innocence within 90 minutes, despite not remembering what really happened. In a world where AI is becoming an increasingly central part of everyday life, it is no surprise that cinema explores the potential…

  • Project Hail Mary (2026) Review – Science, Survival and Unexpected Friendship

    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…

  • A Pale View of Hills (2026) Review – A Delicate Story Lost in Translation

    A Pale View of Hills (2026) Review – A Delicate Story Lost in Translation

    In one sentence: In A Pale View of Hills, a woman reflects on her life between post-war Nagasaki and 1980s England, as memories, grief and perspective intertwine to reveal a more complex and unsettling truth. Kazuo Ishiguro’s adaptations have long been known for their subtlety, poignancy and quiet emotional weight from the restrained The Remains…

  • Reminders of Him (2026) Review – Love, Loss and Second Chances

    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,…

  • Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Review – Friendship, Fear and Fatal Misunderstandings

    Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Review – Friendship, Fear and Fatal Misunderstandings

    In one sentence: In Bodies Bodies Bodies, a group of wealthy twenty-somethings gather for a hurricane party, but when one of them dies during a party game, suspicion and paranoia quickly turn friends against each other. Some films appear superficial at first glance, the kind you might dismiss as little more than brain rot. At…

  • Romantic Movies that Linger

    Romantic Movies that Linger

    This list gathers together romantic films that linger in my memory. Some are sweeping and tragic, others quiet and unexpected, but each capture something enduring about love, connection and longing. ADORE A provocative and emotionally complex story about desire, loyalty and the boundaries of love. MASTER CHENG A warm and gentle film where connection and…

  • Send Help (2026) Review – When Workplace Power Dynamics Wash Ashore

    Send Help (2026) Review – When Workplace Power Dynamics Wash Ashore

    In one sentence: In Send Help, an underappreciated office worker and her privileged boss wash up on a deserted island after a plane crash where their workplace power struggle takes on a far more dangerous form. We often imagine survival situations strip people back to their most basic instincts, removing the structures and hierarchies of…