FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

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.

As Editor-in-Chief at UK Film Review, I've seen countless films from every angle imaginable, and I can tell you that the role of a film critic extends far beyond just writing reviews. Our deep understanding of cinema, from storytelling mechanics to audience reception, makes us surprisingly valuable consultants for various industry players. It’s a natural evolution of our expertise, offering a fresh, objective perspective that filmmakers, distributors, and marketing teams ofte

Whether you are a West, Keaton, Bale, Pattinson or other when it comes to who your top Bruce Wayne/Batman is, film fans can't deny Matt Reeves's 2022 noir crime drama The Batman gave us a noteworthy addition and something to look forward to when another movie was announced.

That being said, there have been questions about how much money Tom Cruise got paid for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, as well as the money he's made in total from all of the M:I movies. One outlet suggested he's made $600m across all of the movies from the franchise, with $120m from the final film alone.

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

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★★★★ Film review for Close directed by Lukas Dhont. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.

★★ Film review for Stars At Noon, directed by Claire Denis. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.