FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

On the 6th of February 2026, the tone of the streaming landscape shifts significantly with the release of Finding Harmony: A King's Vision. This #documentary explores His Majesty The King's lifelong dedication to environmentalism and the philosophy of Harmony.

Right now, I’m based between London and Europe, balancing post-production, development, and creative preparation. I’ve just come off the back of filming Kabul and Hafiach TV series in Wales, which was an intense and deeply meaningful experience, and I’m also focused on developing my original series Amour Noir, which I’m writing and will lead.

From biological terrors to the return of the genre's most nihilistic masked icons, here are the three films currently dominating the conversation for February 2026.

Tim Travers & the Time Traveler’s Paradox follows the titular character as he builds a time machine and kills his younger self to see the consequences. This self-obsessed genius scientist, Tim Travers (Samuel Dunning), seeks to find the answer and attempts to unravel the time traveller’s paradox. The piece is a sci-fi screwball comedy that wears its influences on its sleeve, drawing from titles such as Primer (2004) and Rick and Morty (2013-).

The slate of new movies on Amazon Prime Video in the UK for February 2026 is a fascinating cross-section of genres, ranging from high-concept romantic comedies and gritty historical action to intimate documentary portraits of cultural icons.

As we approach March 2026, that electricity is reaching a fever pitch. The announcement of the feature-length continuation, titled Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, feels less like a traditional sequel and more like a long-awaited coronation for Tommy Shelby.

While the heavy hitters and the billion-dollar sequels are certainly present, there is a refreshing sense of creative risk-taking appearing across the Disney, 20th Century, and Searchlight banners. From high-concept survival thrillers to long-awaited returns to iconic worlds, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where the multiplex offers a genuine variety of spectacle and substance.

It is a period where the prestige of the awards season begins to collide with the bold, experimental, and sometimes wonderfully strange offerings of the new year. As we look toward the week commencing 26 January 2026, the schedule is looking remarkably robust, offering a slate that promises to challenge, entertain, and perhaps even provoke a few heated debates in the foyer.

Star rating: 5/5 Writer: Christopher M. Anthony Director: Christopher M. Anthony Starring: Jordan Bolger and Nicholas Pinnock Heavyweight is a sensational, gripping, flawless sports drama. Sports film is an ambitious subgenre to tackle, such is the history of it, with classics such as Chariots of Fire, Rocky, Raging Bull and Bend it like Beckham, and more recent examples of Air and the Beautiful Game in the list. Heavyweight, written and directed by Christopher M. Anthony may

Welcome to another monthly breakdown of what’s hitting the small screen. As we shake off the last of the January blues, Netflix is stepping up its game with a February slate that feels remarkably diverse. We’ve got a heavy-hitting documentary that’s already the talk of the film festival circuit, a high-octane Brazilian spin-off, some trademark Tyler Perry chaos, and a Spanish psychological thriller that might just be the hidden gem of the season.

Here are the twelve films that have firmly planted themselves at the top of my watchlist for the 2026 festival.

It is a weekend that feels uniquely British in its distribution, offering a balanced diet of intellectual stimulation and visceral thrills. Here is what you can expect to find at your local multiplex and independent arthouse next week, or some home releases too.

Star rating: 3/5 Writer: Chris Skotchdopole Director: Chris Skotchdopole Starring: Rigo Caray, Ella Peck, Lorraine Farris and John Speredakos Crumb Catcher is a sumptuous, ominous and tense thriller. It all starts very nicely, in the morning after the wedding of the two main characters, Shane, a writer, and Leah, a publisher, an American couple in their late twenties. On occasion of them getting married, they are giving an interview about Shein’s new book, which Leah has help

Next week, we see a return to a beloved horror franchise that has been reinvented for a new generation, a heartwarming exploration of human connection in modern Japan, and a devastating docudrama that demands our absolute attention.

This shift is perfectly exemplified in the latest offering from Amazon Prime Video, The Bluff. As we look ahead to its release on 25th February 2026, there is a palpable sense that director Frank E. Flowers has crafted something that is both a relentless thrill ride and a poignant exploration of maternal ferocity.

This week, two films in particular have been circling my radar, and their arrival in UK cinemas this Friday feels like a significant moment for British and Irish talent.

Today, that excitement has found its lightning rod with the announcement that the 22nd edition of the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF26) will open on 25 February with the UK Premiere of Everybody To Kenmure Street.

Star rating: 4/5 Writer: Joshua Howes Director: Joshua Howes Starring: Charlotte Biseker, Josh Ryan Greenaway, Christian Dennis, Luke Boswell, Leoni Inwood, and Alastair Duncan. Mythology is foundational to human culture, without exceptions across history or geographically. Ancient Greek mythology and its Roman iteration are the basis for much of Western Art and culture, but Nordic mythology has given northern Europe and its people its singularity. Written and directed by Jos

Meadowlarks, directed by Tasha Hubbard, follows 5 siblings who are reunited after being separated from their parents during the Sixties Scoop of 1955-1985, in which over 200,000 Indigenous Canadian children were forcibly taken from their families and adopted by white families or placed under foster care.

As we emerge from the festive haze and settle into the quiet, frosty stretch of January, the streaming giant Netflix remains our most reliable companion for those long, dark evenings. This month, the platform has curated a selection that is as eclectic as it is ambitious, ranging from sun-drenched romantic dramas and gritty crime thrillers to high-stakes live events and ethereal animation.

Stork of Hope (2026) follows the lives of two brothers who are orphaned during the Nazi occupation of Europe. Directed by Alexander Franskevich-Leie, the story is told retrospectively by Ilya, now an old man with a family of his own. He narrates the perils he and his brother endured during the Nazi occupation, highlighting the fact that he and his brother were forcibly separated.

Star rating: 5/5 Writer: Alan Barr Director: Alan Barr Starring: Edgar de Santiago, Enrique Arreola and Fatima Favela Accidental Expat is a brilliant, warm story of a young life upended by politics of the worst kind, and the road to re-building materially, spiritually and emotionally. We meet Raymond, a Mexican-American in his late 20s, as he is about to be deported from the USA to Mexico- the country of his heritage, but which he does not know much about. With his mother and

The Palm Springs International Film Festival has always occupied a singular space in the awards season calendar. It serves as a sophisticated precursor to the Academy Awards, often highlighting the intersection of global stardom and genuine cinematic craft. This year, the festival has announced that Miley Cyrus will be the recipient of the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award at the 2026 ceremony.

The primary event kicks off on Friday, 16 January 2026. This date marks the nationwide return of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and notably, many venues are opting to screen the gargantuan Extended Editions.