Revisiting the MCU: The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Arguably one of the first major blunders Marvel made on its road to creating a cinematic universe was Louis Leterrier’s The Incredible Hulk. Plagued by rewrites, an overly involved star and the inevitable clash this led to with Kevin Feige, as well as an underwhelming box-office return of $265 million against a reported $150 million budget, it’s a film that the company has been ready … Continue reading Revisiting the MCU: The Incredible Hulk (2008)

The Drama (2026) – Reel Review

Director: Kristoffer Borgli | 1h 45mins | Drama, Comedy As their wedding day approaches, Charlie and Emma’s fairytale romance begins to unravel when Emma reveals a long-buried secret. The promotional campaign for Kristoffer Borgli’s latest film has worked overtime to protect its secrets, presenting itself as a romantic comedy while concealing a moral dilemma that quietly threatens to disrupt the bliss. Much like Borgli’s previous … Continue reading The Drama (2026) – Reel Review

Project Hail Mary (2026) – Reel Review

Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller | 2h 36mins | Sci-Fi, Adventure, Comedy High school teacher Ryland Grace awakens alone on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there or why. As fragments of his past slowly return, he realises he’s been sent on a critical mission to investigate a mysterious threat to the sun – and find a way to save humanity. Your … Continue reading Project Hail Mary (2026) – Reel Review

REEL’s Top 15 Films of 2025

After 2024 wrapped, our takeaway was that, despite some strong work from the independent scene, it felt like one of the more lacklustre years we’ve seen in recent memory. Not to say there weren’t some fantastic films – Anora, Flow and Nickel Boys come to mind – but it was in the depth of quality that 2024 fell short. Being the pessimists we are, we’ve … Continue reading REEL’s Top 15 Films of 2025

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) – Reel Review

Director: Nia DaCosta | 1h 49mins | Horror, Thriller Spike reluctantly travels across the country with Jimmy Crystal and his demonic followers, while Dr. Kelson discovers a fascinating new friendship that could have world-changing ramifications. Last year, with their re-entry into the world they created back in 2002, Boyle and Garland proved that the franchise had legs. Although it felt like a safe introduction to … Continue reading 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) – Reel Review

The Rip (2026)

Director: Joe Carnahan | 1h 53mins | Action, Thriller A team of Miami narcotics officers start to question everything and everyone when they find millions in cash. For nearly 30 years, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been Hollywood’s favourite besties, both carving paths of immense success together and individually. With vast careers, though, and multiple different projects between them, it’s easy to forget that … Continue reading The Rip (2026)

The Waiting Room and the loss of innocence – Interview with Karl Deehan

Woody, a young boy heading to an appointment for his father, wanders from the waiting room and embarks on a quiet but transformative journey through the hospital. We interviewed Deehan about his film, which is currently making it’s festival run and will be available on streaming shortly after. Continue reading The Waiting Room and the loss of innocence – Interview with Karl Deehan

The Mastermind (2025) – Reel Review

Director: Kelly Reichardt | 110mins | Drama In Massachusetts during the 1970s, a carpenter plans a heist of four paintings by Arthur Dove. After the heist doesn’t go as planned, his life begins to unravel. Reichardt’s take on the heist genre is full of irony. Its slow, meditative style goes against everything the genre has become synonymous with, and its title, The Mastermind, serves as … Continue reading The Mastermind (2025) – Reel Review

The Phoenician Scheme (2025) – Reel Review

Director: Wes Anderson | 1h 42mins | Comedy, Adventure With his life in danger from a series of assassination attempts, European businessman Zsa-Zsa Korda appoints his estranged daughter Liesl as the sole heir to his fortune. Anderson’s signature visual style—with its vibrant pastels and eccentric symmetry—has gradually become more defined with each film. Fans of the auteur remain loyal, but in recent years there’s been … Continue reading The Phoenician Scheme (2025) – Reel Review

Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) – Reel Review

Directors: Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein | 1h 50mins | Horror Suffering from a recurring nightmare, Stefani heads home from college to track down a distant relative in the hopes she can help. When she learns the truth, her family must prepare for the impending doom that awaits them. The Final Destination films were a staple of 2000s horror, quenching audiences’ thirst for gratuitous violence … Continue reading Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) – Reel Review