FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

Just like with Steven Spielberg, I have a different answer for what I consider Christopher Nolan's best film and what my favourite film of Nolan's is. To me, Oppenheimer is Nolan’s magnum opus and the film that won him Best Director and Best Picture at the Oscars for the first time. Oppenheimer showed that Nolan could create a 3-hour talky biopic about the creation and aftermath of the atomic bomb and make it an intense and enthralling masterpiece.

According to production details listed on IMDb, the film was mounted on a hefty production budget of $200 million.

Organised by the Port of London Authority, this fantastic initiative is designed to empower, enable, and celebrate emerging creative talent across the region, with a particular focus on young directors based around the Thames Estuary. If you are an aspiring filmmaker looking for a platform to showcase your vision, this competition represents an exceptional opportunity to make your mark on the British film landscape.

With a staggering total of screen appearances that easily outpaces his predecessors, the question must be asked: has Tom Holland officially solidified his status as the definitive, indisputable Spider-Man for a generation of filmgoers?

However, all eyes are inevitably fixed on Johnny Depp. The project marks his first major Hollywood studio production in eight years, framing the film as a high-stakes comeback vehicle.

That massive financial investment paid immediate dividends as soon as the film opened to the public. During its opening weekend alone, The Odyssey sailed to a breathtaking $123.5 million in North America.

Exciting news for horror fans everywhere! If you love Eurotrash, classic exploitation genre-films and a general ora of the bizarre, there’s a chance that you already love cinema’s greatest freak, Jesús (Jess) Franco: the controversial Spanish horror legend who produced almost (though perhaps over) 200 feature-length films in his career.

Sam Raimi currently has a new film out in cinemas! What better time than now to deconstruct his career; most celebrated for, but not limited to, his genre-defining works of horror. You can view the following as both a ranking of, and a semi-comprehensive guide to, the incomparable work of one of Hollywood’s most influential genre-filmmakers.

The official trailer for Michael has finally arrived, and if the first look is anything to go by, director Antoine Fuqua is aiming for nothing less than a definitive epic of the man who redefined the very concept of global stardom.

The 2026 Academy Award nominations have been announced, and the Best Picture shortlist is, as always, a fascinating microcosm of where the industry thinks its head is at.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adam Sandler is a cultural phenomenon whose filmography is perhaps one of the most polarising in modern Hollywood. From the juvenile, high-concept comedies that made him a box office titan to the critically acclaimed dramatic roles that reveal a profound depth, his cinematic output is an undulating graph of critical highs and lows.

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.

Initial reports pointed to an estimated production budget of £140 million ($180 million), a figure that, while substantial, appeared to be a more controlled expenditure than some of its recent predecessors. For context, the last two Jurassic World films reportedly had significantly higher budgets, making this a noteworthy departure. This seemingly leaner budget for Rebirth suggests a calculated strategy from Universal Pictures, perhaps acknowledging the franchise's need for a

At UK Film Review, our passion lies in the vibrant tapestry of cinema, and few things capture its grand narrative quite like the Academy Awards, particularly the coveted Best Picture accolade. We are delighted to announce the launch of our latest interactive challenge: the Official UK Film Review Best Picture Oscar Winners Quiz! This is your chance to step into the spotlight and prove your ultimate knowledge of Hollywood's most celebrated cinematic achievements.

At UK Film Review, we're always searching for new ways to celebrate the magic of cinema and connect with our passionate audience. Today, we're absolutely enchanted to unveil our latest interactive feature – the Official UK Film Review Harry Potter Film Quiz! Prepare to apparate directly into the wizarding world and test the very limits of your knowledge about one of the most beloved film sagas in history.

So, with a little help from A.I (so don't blame us if the questions and answers are bonkers), we have a 20 Question Film Quiz all about the director's films.