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Film Feature by James LearoydExciting news for horror fans everywhere! If you love Eurotrash, classic exploitation genre-films and a general ora of the bizarre, there’s a chance that you already love cinema’s greatest freak, Jesús (Jess) Franco: the controversial Spanish horror legend who produced almost (though perhaps over) 200 feature-length films in his career. These pictures were frequently defined by their musical experimentation; inclusion of erotic, almost pornographic, scenarios; as well as a flowing, stream-of-consciousness aesthetic formed through never-ending zooms, lack of concrete narrative, and reliance on the expressionistic language of editing.I’m very happy to announce then that we’ve been…
Who’s ready for some sleuthing as we bring you the chance to win a Queens of Mystery series 2 DVD in our new giveaway here on Blazing Minds. MURDER MYSTERY royalty is back in Queens of Mystery, as the second series of the witty and whimsical Emmy® nominated crime caper receives its long-awaited DVD and digital release on 6 April, courtesy of Acorn Media International, following its release on U&Drama. Created for television by writer Julian Unthank (Doc Martin, New Tricks), the bold and colourful series features a stellar female-led British cast with Julie Graham (This City Is Ours, Shetland)…
Written by: Rick Gomez, Steve ZahnStarring: Ethan Hawke, Steve Zahn, Rosemarie DeWittShe Dances (2025) is a touching comedy drama following a father and his teenage daughter as she comes of age. Jason, played by Steve Zahn, is empowered to reconnect with her daughter Clair, played by Audrey Clair Zahn whilst supporting her in her regional dance competition alongside her best friend Kat. The film starts as a road movie, with strong similarities to Little Miss Sunshine, as we see generational strains among the characters, with Jason attempting to find a common thread for them all to bond over. As Jason’s…
Starring: Slavko Sobin, Olive GrayThis debut feature film from filmmaker Thea Gajic shows bold tenacity in delivering an unflinching glimpse into the world of trauma, addiction, and the human search for peace. In Surviving Earth, Slavko Sobin plays Vlad, a charismatic but troubled soul. A Yugoslav refugee living in Bristol, where he works as a counsellor for drug users. A former user himself, Vlad is slowly building a new life for himself as a harmonica player in a promising local band whilst also repairing and maintaining a fresh relationship with his daughter Maria (Olive Gray). This new chapter in his…
Fantastic news for one of my favourite films of 2025 as Sinners rises to Number 1, climbing four places to reclaim the top spot, continuing its remarkable run following multiple Oscar wins. The dark, character-driven drama follows twin brothers returning to their Mississippi hometown in search of a fresh start, only to discover an even greater evil waiting to welcome them back — a gripping exploration of guilt, redemption and the past that refuses to stay buried. Last week’s chart-topper, Wicked – For Good, slips to Number 2, after previously securing four non-consecutive weeks at Number 1. The spectacular musical…
It’s action, suspense and high-stakes drama all the way as LEGEND presents eleven star-studded Channel premieres in April, spearheaded by Brian De Palma’s brutal crime classic CARLITO’S WAY, starring Al Pacino, high octane action comedy MR. AND MRS. SMITH, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed heist thriller INSIDE MAN, and Timur Bekmambetov’s all guns-blazing WANTED, starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Terence Stamp. Then there is the cold war spy thriller BULLET TO BEIJING, starring Michael Caine as a retired Harry Palmer, buddy-cop film MONEY TRAIN, starring Wesley Snipes and Jennifer Lopez, and two murderous action…
As we move into the spring season, the London cinematic calendar begins to fill with the kind of vibrant, independent spirit that defines the city’s film culture. This year, one event in particular has caught my eye, and quite frankly, it is long overdue for a visit. 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.While I have followed the festival’s growth from a distance—noting its expansion into an international edition in Paris—I have yet to experience an OFN programme…
There are certain titles that arrive on the desk of an Editor-in-Chief that immediately demand attention through sheer, unadulterated audacity. 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, this animated odyssey is landing in UK and Irish cinemas on 22nd…
We all love the tingly feeling when the house lights go down, but at Secret Cinema, the magic starts long before you ever reach your seat. In fact, for those of us who have spent the last decade chasing coordinates to abandoned warehouses and secret locations across London, the “seat” is often the last thing on our minds. From the moment I donned my robes for Star Wars, or found myself swept up in the bohemian revolution of Moulin Rouge!, I have been a devoted disciple of this immersive revolution.Now, it seems the nomadic days of our favourite cinematic subculture…
Starring: Noah Parker, Douglas SmithLunar Sway follows Cliff (Noah Parker), a young man living in a desert town called Mooncrest, as he struggles with his sexuality and unexpectedly connects with his estranged birth mother. After learning of his mother’s numerous secrets, he embarks on a wild adventure and a trail of secrets, while also spending time with his love interest, Stew (Douglas Smith). The piece is a coming-of-age story about self-discovery and seeking longing in a world that has treated you harshly your whole life.The pace of the film is intentionally meandering to establish the litany of characters and setting…
Untethered is a striking short drama inspired by the experiences of victims of modern slavery in the UK.Starring Jacob Dudman in the role of a trafficked man, from Europe to the UK, Untethered presents us with our main character while he is on the run in God’s Own Country, as he affectionately refers to Yorkshire like the locals do. He is in a living hell: he has no home, no cash and no phone- and of course no bank account. Amongst a breathtakingly beautiful winter landscape of a rural village, all he has to remind him of his identity and…
While those of us stationed in the UK often have to experience the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival through the frantic dispatches of our peers and the early morning refreshes of awards lists, the 2026 edition feels especially resonant. As Claudette Godfrey, VP of Film & TV, aptly noted during the ceremony on 18 March, the world has felt heavy of late. Yet, the cinematic output gathered in the Lone Star State suggests that filmmakers are not merely reflecting that weight, but finding ingenious, heartfelt, and often hilariously absurd ways to lift it.The 2026 jury winners represent…