FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

I recently had the pleasure of hosting a special video interview with Canadian filmmaking duo Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur, the directors and writers behind the indie feature The Orchard, which we recently reviewed on the UK Film Club podcast.

FlickPicker's native app is currently available for iPhone and iPad, but there is also a browser companion at https://theflickpicker.com. There is no native Android app at present (sorry folks), although the browser version is available to Android users. Once downloaded, you get a slick set of questions to get you enrolled, including a nice array of popular streaming services to choose from.

Film lovers across the South West are preparing for one of the most vibrant fixtures on the UK cinematic calendar: the 36th edition of the Bath Film Festival. Running from 16 to 25 October, this 10-day celebration of cinema presents a remarkable blend of major autumn festival previews, internationally decorated triumphs, and intriguing UK premieres across the historic city.

The crisp autumn air is descending upon the capital, which can only mean one thing for cinema lovers: the BFI London Film Festival is back for its 70th edition. Running from 7th to 18th October, this year's programme is nothing short of a gargantuan cinematic feast, boasting 251 titles spanning features, shorts, series, and immersive projects from 88 countries.

Over the last few years, I’ve also started working behind the camera as well as in front of it, and I tend to wear many hats across British Horror Studio productions. Most recently, I made my feature directorial debut with Spoiling You, an ASMR horror film which premiered at Romford Horror Film Festival in February 2026.

Preparations are exciting, intense, and a little bit crazy, which I think is part of running an independent film festival! This year is particularly special because we are celebrating the 11th edition of the Open World Toronto Film Festival, taking place September 25–27, 2026, at Kensington Studios in Toronto. After eleven editions, I still get excited when I discover a film or filmmaker who surprises me. That feeling has never disappeared.

You are back with a new film, Noblestone. What's it about, and what made you want to return to the quirky caretaker character of Karen, and how did you approach evolving her story this time around?

Opening in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 30 October 2026, this release marks a historic occasion fifty-five years in the making: for the very first time, audiences will be able to experience the definitive, uncensored version of the film exactly as Russell intended it to be seen.

The Weight, arrives in UK and Irish cinemas on Friday, October 2nd, courtesy of Vertical.

News reaching the newsroom at UK Film Review confirms that Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Moonbug Entertainment, and DNEG Group have joined forces to unleash CoComelon: The Movie into cinemas worldwide. The film is officially slated to hit silver screens in February 2027, with the UK release expected right around the mid-February half-term break.

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?

My calendar has conspired against me, keeping me glued to my desk while audiences and critics nationwide rush to cinemas to witness Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Claudia Dzienny is an Australian writer-director and comedian whose work blends character-driven comedy with emotionally grounded storytelling.

View the best movies screening at the 2026 SXSW London Film Festival. A curated list from film critic Chris Olson for UK Film Review.

One Fluid Night (OFN), the queer-led and volunteer-run international LGBTQIA+ film festival, is set to return to the capital for its seventh edition from 7 to 11 April 2026.

When word reached UK Film Review that Peccadillo Pictures had secured the distribution rights for a project titled Lesbian Space Princess, it wasn't just the evocative name that raised eyebrows. It was the pedigree trailing behind it. Fresh from a triumphant world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival—where it secured the prestigious Teddy Award—and an Audience Award win for Best Australian Feature at the Sydney Film Festival

Cinema has officially set its sights on a permanent flagship home on the Greenwich Peninsula. For those of us who have braved the elements and the mystery of "where on earth are we going tonight?", the prospect of a long-term base by the Thames is nothing short of a game-changer for the UK film scene.

The 2026 jury winners represent a formidable cross-section of global talent, proving that independent cinema remains the lifeblood of the industry. From high-concept narratives to intimate documentaries, the awards this year highlight a yearning for connection in an increasingly fragmented digital age.