There’s a thin line between genius and madness—and "Novocaine" misses it by a mile, faceplants through a wall, and just keeps going because pain isn’t really a concern. But... somehow, against all odds and most rules of screenwriting structure, this R-rated action-romance-thriller with a ridiculous premise pulls off something rare: it works. It’s not perfect, not always sharp, and certainly not subtle—but it works.

"Restless" is a quietly electrifying portrait of transformation, cloaked in the everyday. Jed Hart’s debut feature takes the most familiar of British settings—a tired estate, a lonely semi-detached house—and turns it into a psychological pressure cooker where the walls feel as thin as the line between decorum and disorder. 

GAME is the debut feature from INVADA FILMS, the newly launched arm of Bristol-based Invada Records, owned by film composer and Portishead co-founder Geoff Barrow, who also co-wrote and produced the project.

In The Order, director Justin Kurzel plunges us into the murky depths of 1980s America, unearthing a narrative that is as unsettling as it is compelling. This isn't just a film; it's a stark mirror reflecting the darkest corners of societal discontent.

What does it mean to dream when you’re always waking up to a world that demands you fight for every scrap of joy?

Jesse Eisenberg’s "A Real Pain" is a rare film that manages to hold two truths at once: life is absurd, and life is unbearably heavy. Through the mismatched yet inseparably tethered cousins David and Benji, the film takes us on a poignant journey across Poland — but more than that, into the landscapes of grief, anxiety, connection, memory, and identity. It’s a story that is deeply personal yet achingly universal, weaving together humor and sorrow in a way that leaves you both emotionally wrung out and oddly comforted.

To call "Better Man" just another musician biopic would be to miss the point entirely. Michael Gracey’s take on Robbie Williams’ life is daring, deeply introspective, and—rather fittingly for a man who has always defied expectations—utterly unconventional.

Robert Eggers' "Nosferatu" is a fever dream woven from shadow and dread, a meticulously crafted gothic tapestry that, despite its evident artistry, left me wrestling with a strange sense of incompleteness. It's like admiring a breathtakingly detailed frame only to find the painting within slightly… wanting.

Leigh Whannell has spent the past decade proving himself as one of the most exciting genre directors working today. With Upgrade (2018), he delivered a kinetic sci-fi thriller that felt like an adrenaline shot to the system. The Invisible Man (2020) took a dusty Universal monster and repackaged it into a chilling, socially relevant nightmare. So when it was announced that Whannell would be tackling Wolf Man, there was every reason to be excited.

In the hushed, frost-laden streets of 1980s New Ross, County Wexford, "Small Things Like These" unfolds a narrative that is as unassuming as it is profound. Directed by Tim Mielants and adapted by Enda Walsh from Claire Keegan's novella, the film invites viewers into the life of Bill Furlong, portrayed with remarkable subtlety by Cillian Murphy. A coal merchant by trade, Bill's existence is steeped in the monochrome hues of daily toil, his world painted in shades of grey and brown, mirroring the coal-dusted environment he navigates.

"American Primeval" is not just any old western limited series—it's an unrelenting ordeal. A brutal, blood-soaked journey into the Wild West that grabs you by the throat and starts peeling back your scalp. Directed by Peter Berg and written by Mark L. Smith, the show plunges viewers into a merciless vision of 1850s America, where survival isn’t just improbable—it’s borderline miraculous.

In the realm of psychological thrillers, few films manage to intertwine narrative innovation with profound character exploration as deftly as JT Mollner's "Strange Darling." This audacious serial-killer horror not only challenges conventional storytelling but also delves deep into the complexities of human nature, leaving an indelible mark on its audience.