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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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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,…
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The Last Five Years (2014) Review – Love Out of Sync
In one sentence: In The Last Five Years, a couple’s relationship unfolds across two opposing timelines, revealing how love can grow, shift and ultimately fall apart through differing perspectives. Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and I was fortunate enough to see Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler perform…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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,…
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