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The Dog Stars (2026) Review – When Survival Isn’t Enough
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Tony (2026) Review – A Taste of What’s to Come
In one sentence: After a major disappointment derails his plans, a young Anthony Bourdain follows a crush to Provincetown and unexpectedly discovers a world that will change the course of his life. Biopics can sometimes feel overly familiar, following extraordinary lives through a predictable collection of successes, failures and defining moments. The best ones, however,…
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The End of Oak Street (2026) Review – Jurassic Suburbia
In one sentence: A suburban family wakes to discover their entire neighbourhood has been transported millions of years into the past, leaving them fighting to survive among dinosaurs. Imagine waking up one morning, looking out of your window and discovering that your quiet neighbourhood has relocated to prehistoric times. It’s an outrageous premise, but one…
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Effi O Blaenau (2026) Review – The Geography of Inequality
In one sentence: A troubled young woman begins to imagine a different future as she struggles against the poverty and isolation of life in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Where we are born can shape our lives in ways we rarely choose. Opportunity, education and even hope are often determined as much by postcode as personal ambition. Towards…
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The Odyssey (2026) Review – An Epic Reimagined
In one sentence: Following the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on a perilous journey home, battling monsters, Gods and his own humanity along the way. Few stories have shaped literature quite like Homer’s The Odyssey. More than 2,500 years after it was first told, Christopher Nolan brings one of history’s greatest adventures to the big screen,…
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Rosebush Pruning (2026) Review – All Bloom, No Roots
In one sentence: The arrival of an outsider unsettles a wealthy family’s already fragile relationships, exposing long-buried tensions and uncomfortable truths. A great cast can often be enough to tempt you into a film, raising expectations long before the opening scene. Unfortunately, Rosebush Pruning is a reminder that even exceptional actors cannot always rescue a…
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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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Madfabulous (2026) Review – A Most Extravagant Life
In one sentence: A flamboyant Welsh aristocrat inherits a vast fortune and spends it pursuing art, performance and self-expression, regardless of the cost. It is not often that you get the opportunity to watch a Welsh film in the cinema, so when the chance presents itself, it is worth grabbing with both hands. For such…
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Backrooms (2026) Review – More Questions Than Answers
In one sentence: When a struggling furniture store owner discovers a mysterious liminal space hidden behind the walls of his shop, his attempts to understand it draw others into a surreal and increasingly dangerous world. A24’s popularity is growing with each of its movies and its latest film, Backrooms, directed by its youngest director, Kane…
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Michael (2026) Review – The Rise of an Icon
In one sentence: Michael is a biopic charting Michael Jackson’s rise from child star to global icon that focuses on his musical genius and early life. There has been significant anticipation surrounding the Michael Jackson biopic, not only for its scale, but for what it chooses to include or exclude. Once the biggest star in…
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