FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

In the landscape of contemporary short-form cinema, few films have carried as much weight or resonated as deeply as Rock, Paper, Scissors. Following its triumphant BAFTA victory, the announcement that Franz Böhm’s powerful drama has been shortlisted for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2026 Academy Awards feels less like a surprise and more like a necessary recognition of a vital piece of art.

The rumour mill has been churning for months, but a new, deliberately understated poster for Kristoffer Borgli’s 2026 feature, The Drama, has finally given us something tangible to sink our teeth into. And, as expected from an A24 production helmed by the singular talent behind Dream Scenario, the first piece of publicity is far from conventional. It’s an intimate, grainy photograph that speaks volumes about the star power and potentially unsettling tone awaiting us when the

The news we’ve all been waiting for—the rumble of drums from Moria, the soaring sound of a score that defined a generation—is finally here. Peter Jackson’s masterful cinematic epic, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, is officially returning to UK cinemas early next year. This is not just a standard re-release; this is the launch of the film’s massive 25th-anniversary celebrations, and for film lovers, it is truly a precious event.

After decades of speculation, rumour, and the faint, unsettling whiff of stale pizza, the impossible has finally occurred: Spaceballs 2 has officially commenced production. The sci-fi parody sequel, first mooted over a year ago, has confirmed its status as a concrete cinematic reality, marked by a historic table read that saw the return of some of the original film’s most beloved stars.

Well, gather 'round, cinephiles, because Christopher Nolan and his team have announced this glorious first-look poster for The Odyssey, as well as the release date (scroll to the bottom of this article if you just can't wait).

BAFTA have now officially announced their nominees for their prestigious EE Rising Star award

What better time than now to watch or revisit these gems; what better time than now to re-release such a comfort as Totoro.

The Batmobile from The Batman – Kingsway Tram Tunnel

Back in 1939, two gentlemen by the names of Bob Kane and Bill Finger introduced a character to the world that would go on to be one of the m

By Chris Olson The rise (and inevitable fall) of online film festivals caused by the pandemic has been hard to navigate for all...

First off, we are excited to reveal our 2021 poster art from regular designer Ilan Sheady. In response to the continued uncertainty...

Following an online launch on BFI Player in 2020, the BFI’s major celebration of Japanese cinema arrives on big screens UK-wide.

Film review for NoParkingLand directed by Mark Elias and Reuben Williams. Words by critic Patrick Foley for UK Film Review

Filmmaker Interview by Chris Olson You have a passion for photography and documentary. What is it about those art forms that attracts...

Film review for The Crafty Irish directed by Pauric Brennan. Words by critic Patrick Foley for UK Film Review

Music video review for Autonome directed by Alexandre Richards. Words by critic David Richards for UK Film Review.

This year, GRIMMFEST, Manchester's Festival of Horror, Cult and Fantastic Film celebrated its thirteenth anniversary with the launch of...

Spring has sprung and with that comes the newest Film Podcast on Spotify. That’s right, the UK Film Review Podcast is back after a long...

The first online edition of the London Screenwriters' Festival was held from 5th-28th February. Find out more...

Festival Review for Visability Film Festival 2021. Words by critic Jason Knight for UK Film Review.