Rating - ★★★☆☆ There is a distinct whiff of the television set lingering about the galaxy far, far away this week. Directed by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian and Grogu marks the return of the Star Wars franchise to the cinema multiplex after seven years. The Mandalorian has also had a lengthy sabbatical on Disney+. Yet, despite the grander proportions of the silver screen, the transition is far from seamless. Rather than a sprawling space opera designed for the cinema, the plot

Rating: ★★★½☆ In the world of indie horror, the monsters we fear most these days don't usually wear masks—they wear charming smiles. Curry Barker’s written-and-directed feature, Obsession, leans right into this vibe. It’s an incredibly gripping ride that keeps you glued to your seat, but fair warning: it digs into some seriously uncomfortable territory, anchoring its scares in the real-life nightmare of coercive control rather than standard boogeymen. The story centres on Bea

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Director Morgan Matthews’ 500 Miles is a breathtakingly sincere, emotionally resonant masterpiece that perfectly balances the wonder of a childhood adventure with the crushing weight of real-world family drama. Beautifully adapted from Mark Lowery’s novel, this cross-country odyssey captures the desperate, fierce love of two brothers and the painful, complex road to family forgiveness. The narrative kicks off in Sheffield, with the birth of Charlie, "the l