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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…
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H is for Hawk (2026) Review – When Grief Takes Flight
In one sentence: After the sudden death of her father, a grieving woman turns to training a notoriously untameable goshawk, as she struggles to navigate loss, isolation and the slow path toward healing. Some films explore subjects that are difficult to sit with, such as grief and loss. They are not always easy to watch…
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Eat Pray Bark (2026) Review – A Comfort Watch That Earns Its Treats
In one sentence: Eat Pray Bark follows a group of struggling dog owners who head to the Austrian mountains for training, only to discover that it is not just their dogs in need of discipline. There are times when a film is best enjoyed for pure entertainment and Eat Pray Bark perfectly fits the brief.…
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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,…
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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.…
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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…
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Train Dreams (2025) Review – A Quiet Portrait of Loss and Endurance
In one sentence: Train Dreams follows a solitary labourer in the early twentieth-century American West who endures profound personal tragedies while witnessing a rapidly changing world that seems to move on without him. Netflix’s Oscar nominated entry is far removed from its usual output, offering instead a quiet, meditative character study set against the transformation…
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F1 (2025) Review – Fast Cars, Familiar Course
In one sentence: F1 follows an ageing racing driver who is lured back onto the Formula One circuit to help rescue a struggling team, forcing him to confront his past, his limitations and a fiercely competitive young teammate. Summer blockbusters are not typically the Academy’s favourites, but perhaps the tides are beginning to turn. With…
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Together (2025) Review – When ‘We’ Replaces ‘Me’
In one sentence: Together tells the story of a long term couple who, after a supernatural encounter, are unable to stay physically apart and are forced to confront the unsettling reality of their co-dependent relationship. Have you perhaps ever felt too co-dependent in a relationship? As though you cannot exist without the other person, want…
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Bugonia (2025) Review – Paranoia Has a Sting
In one sentence: Bugonia follows two conspiracy-obsessed cousins who kidnap a powerful tech CEO, convinced she is an alien intent on wiping out humanity. In an effort to watch all of this year’s Oscar-nominated films, I found myself reluctantly sitting down to a Yorgos Lanthimos movie. I have struggled with his work in the past,…
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