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Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DV8vuljjed3/?igsh=NjlwNW53eHk4cXF1 At the start of each calendar year, I write down a list of the major films scheduled for theatrical releases in the next twelve months, and, naturally, some excite me more than others. This 2026 science fiction adventure, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and based on the book by Andy Weir, who also wrote 'The Martian' , which itself also had a successful cinematic adaptation, was certa

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DV6FpK9jb69/?igsh=MWl0M3BqdXg1cmo5MQ== The idea of a horror film set within an escape room actually sounded quite compelling, to my mind, so when I came across this Adam Robitel directed film from 2019, I thought I'd give it a go. The reviews were pretty mediocre, but that doesn't necessarily guarantee a bad viewing experience. I was hoping for a film that didn't take itself too seriously, and honed in on the fun aspect of its, let'

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DV3aAYKjVgJ/?igsh=MTk3NGRjOXp0a2s3YQ== Cal McMau's independent prison drama struck me immediately for its cast, environment, and apparent story. It looked like a very visceral experience to watch, especially in the cinema, and that's exactly where I went to see it. There had been plenty of praise for the film, following its film festival debut, but, unfortunately, I had to wait for its theatrical run to go and see it for myself. As

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DV1I497jS9-/?igsh=MWcxb3BpdDR0djRydA== Directed by Gus Van Sant, and written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who would go onto win the Academy Award for Best original screenplay thanks to their efforts, this 1997 drama was, for a long time, my favourite film. Mind you, I still love it now. It had, however, been a little while since I'd watched it - a couple of years at least. I had always planned on rewatching it, but it felt good to

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVv25jjDeG_/?igsh=anllNGZ6c2U0M2Yz Dan Erickson's Apple TV original series 'Severance' made waves when it first hit the streaming service in 2022, but I didn't watch it until this second season was already up. As such, I didn't arrive at this follow-up until a little while later, but my excitement had only increased, having enjoyed that first season a lot. If there's one way to grab an audience, it's to hit them with something unex

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVtHEktDJ7q/?igsh=MXJlaDZ6azE0MWl3NA== I have had this 2013 horror film sat on my shelf waiting to be watched for years now, but it was only recently that I finally sat down to watch it. The film was directed by Andy Muschietti, director of both 'It' films, written by Muschietti and his wife Barbara Muschietti, who also produced the film, and executive produced by Guillermo del Toro. With so many talented names involved, it gave me

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVqitUpDYJA/?igsh=NnIyNWhvZTBhd3Ni Maggie Gyllenhaal's much anticipated modern take on 'The Bride Of Frankenstein' immediately attracted my interest when it wad announced, not just because it had a superb cast and a talented director, but because it looked to be a fresh and unique take on some classic horror characters. I was even more excited when I saw the trailers for the film, which made clear that this really was something diff

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVoFeKvjYxd/?igsh=YzNlZDY1YnJmNzU= This Gary Shore directed supernatural mystery horror is not a film that I would have watched, under normal circumstances, but a friend choosing it at a social gathering was as good an excuse as any for me to see if it was any good. I did have a quick peak at the Letterboxd rating prior to it starting, and was not particularly enthused, but sometimes a film can surprise you, so I decided to be optim