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California Schemin’ (2026) Review – Living the Lie
In one sentence: Two aspiring Scottish rappers reinvent themselves as Americans in a desperate bid to break into the music industry. Have you ever wanted something so much that you would be prepared to do almost anything to achieve it? Perhaps even become someone else entirely? James McAvoy’s directorial debut, California Schemin’, explores just how…
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The Invite (2026) Review – An Evening of Uncomfortable Truths
In one sentence: Neighbourly drinks take an unexpected turn, forcing two couples to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves, their relationships and what they really want. Some evenings have a way of revealing far more than we ever intended. A casual conversation can expose our insecurities, challenge our relationships and force us to confront uncomfortable truths…
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Voicemails for Isabelle (2026) Review – When Fate Picks Up the Phone
In one sentence: A grieving woman continues leaving voicemails for her late sister, unknowingly forging a connection with the man who now receives them. Rom-coms are often built around missed connections, chance encounters and fate. Voicemails for Isabelle takes this familiar formula but adds a poignant twist by placing grief at its centre. While the…
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Kraken (2026) Review – What Lurks Beneath the Fjord
In one sentence: When a marine biologist investigates strange events at a Norwegian salmon farm, she discovers an ancient creature has been awakened beneath the fjord. Monster movies continue to be all the rage and Norway’s latest foray into the genre draws upon its own rich folklore. The Kraken, a giant sea creature resembling an…
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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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