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Fatherland review: Dir. Pawel Pawlikowski (LFF 2026)
A sharp, intelligent, surprisingly touching film – it’s a little uneven in places but its visual imagination, sharp performances and moments of profound tenderness make it a must watch
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![Possible Love review: Dir. Lee Chang-dong [LFF 2026]](https://criticalpopcorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/High-res-PossibleLove_Still-e1793037699110.jpg)
Possible Love review: Dir. Lee Chang-dong [LFF 2026]
#PossibleLove is a poignant, quietly compelling character study, which feels entirely grounded in reality. It’s a beautifully tender film that keeps you engrossed from start to finish…
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Whalefall review: Dir. Brian Duffield
Overly sentimental, unfortunately #Whalefall is neither fun or unhinged enough to be a Sharknado-style exploitation action thriller, nor profound enough to warrant its sense of self-importance.
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![Klara & The Sun review: Dir. Taika Watiti [LFF 2026]](https://criticalpopcorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Klara-and-the-Sun.jpg)
Klara & The Sun review: Dir. Taika Watiti [LFF 2026]
This isn’t Waititi at his best, but there’s enough warmth, curiosity, and poignancy here to make it worth watching…
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Clayface review: Dir. James Watkins
Clayface may not be perfectly sculpted, but there’s some fun, stomach-churning body horror sequences to please audiences looking for something spooky this Halloween.
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![Wildwood review: Dir. Travis Knight [LFF 2026]](https://criticalpopcorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Wildwood2.jpg)
Wildwood review: Dir. Travis Knight [LFF 2026]
A breathtaking spectacle and awe-inspiring, not simply the year’s best animated film, but quite possibly the best of the year…
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Watch the fun trailer for Disney’s Hexed – a new animation featuring the talents of Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones, and Jodie Foster
Disney’s Hexed casts an original spell…
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![Ray Gunn review: Dir. Brad Bird [LFF 2026]](https://criticalpopcorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ray-gunn-first-look-image-376172749.jpg)
Ray Gunn review: Dir. Brad Bird [LFF 2026]
Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn suffers from its simplistic plot, yet the world constructed is so rich and atmospheric, it’s a pleasure to spend time in this Neo-noir adventure!
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![Wild Horse Nine review: Dir. Martin McDonagh [LFF 2026]](https://criticalpopcorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WHN-SG-05488_v1-e1791917936529.jpg)
Wild Horse Nine review: Dir. Martin McDonagh [LFF 2026]
A spiritual successor to In Bruges, Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine is an unambiguous success. Funny, witty, moving, thrilling and anchored by two deeply humane performances at its core – Nick’s ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review is live!
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Watch the stirring trailer for Elsinore starring Andrew Scott
With praise coming out of the London Film Festival [LFF] for Andrew Scott’s performance in this film, watch the emotive official trailer for Elsinore!
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Trailer for Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell
Martin McDonagh returns with Wild Horse Nine, starring John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and many more!
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A George C. Scott ghost story, Hammer Horror classics, an Evil Dead triple-bill, a Stephen King werewolf chiller on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS this October!
Check out some great horror on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS this October!
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Win Outlander: The Final Season on Blu-ray!
To celebrate the Home Entertainment release of Series 8 – the final season of Outlander – now available on Blu-ray and DVD – we’re giving two lucky readers the chance to win a copy on Blu-ray!
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The Widow’s Bay Deluxe Boxset Soundtrack is available to pre-order now, and you’ll want this!
The outstanding score from Widow’s Bay, by David Fleming, has received a stunning vinyl boxset release from Mutant – and you’re going to need to get this!
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A24’s You Can See Everything: Watch the trailers for the Elizabeth Holmes documentary
When you first watch this teaser for A24’s You Can See Everything, you’ll take it at face value, which in turn will become a strange mirror to what you’re watching, which isn’t a new horror or psychological thriller, it’s a documentary. And somehow this makes it even more unsettling…
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![The Sound of… McAlmont & Butler 2xLP Mastered Edition review [Demon Records]](https://criticalpopcorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/91EcM84JPvL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
The Sound of… McAlmont & Butler 2xLP Mastered Edition review [Demon Records]
Demon Records are releasing the newly mastered ‘The Sound Of McAlmont & Butler’ on 2xLP and CD, with a limited signed print! This album is timeless, and remains of the best albums of the mid-90s
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50 Years of Punk review: Dir. Mark Sloper
50 Years of Punk doesn’t fully ignite, but as a celebration of the era with a thoughtful mix of voices, this looks back to “the good old days” with interest for those who came up during the Winter of Discontent…
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Watch the Whalefall Trailer: An underwater survival thriller awaits…
Well! Whalefall, directed by Brian Duffield, follows Jay (Austin Abrams) who, following the death of his father Mitt (Josh Brolin), heads out scuba diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale.. Check out the trailer!

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