Movie of the Week

• Predator: Badlands

Cinemas

• The Choral
• Anemone
• Die My Love
• Odyssey
• Dragonfly
• The Marbles
• Going to the Dogs

Streaming/On-Demand

• Frankenstein
• Finding Joy

Re-Releases

• Dogma

CAST: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi

CREW: Dan Trachtenberg (director, writer, editor), Patrick Aison (writer), John Davis, Brent O’Connor, Ben Rosenblatt and Marc Toberoff (producers), Sarah Schachner and Benjamin Wallfisch (composers), Jeff Cutter (cinematographer), Stefan Grube (editor)

PLOT: Dek (Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Predator, is cast out of his alien clan for his runtish appearance, but upon landing on a remote planet, where he forms an unlikely alliance with damaged robot Thia (Fanning), he sets out to prove his mettle by searching for the ultimate adversary…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The Predator franchise continues its impressive revitalisation with an action-packed new tale that, for the first time, places the Predator itself in the hero role
• Newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi dons heavy make-up and prosthetics to play the anti-heroic lead, and forms an unexpectedly amusing double act with Elle Fanning as a resourceful android
• Dan Trachtenberg, who previously directed Prey and this year’s animated anthology Predator: Killer of Killers, outdoes himself with gory action and compelling character work going hand in hand with one another
• Look out for some nods to not just past Predator films, but certain corporations that also exist within the world of the Alien franchise, potentially setting the two creatures up for a possible cinematic rematch
• It will please sci-fi fans as well as Predator die-hards, offering everything one could expect from this franchise while still giving viewers something new and exciting at the same time

Predator: Badlands is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong, Robert Emms, Simon Russell Beale, Jacob Dudman, Oliver Briscombe, Ignatius Burrows

CREW: Nicholas Hytner (director, producer), Alan Bennett (writer), Damian Jones and Kevin Loader (producers), George Fenton (composer), Mike Eley (cinematographer), Tariq Anwar (editor)

PLOT: In 1916, the Yorkshire town of Ramsden is in search of a new choir director when the current occupant is, like many other young men in the area, called to serve in the First World War. They soon find one in Dr. Henry Guthrie (Fiennes), whose recent career in Germany causes major suspicion among the community, but who nonetheless sets out to find fresh new talent to fill his choir…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• This soft-spoken yet emotionally powerful British drama displays a profound voice that rings across the cinema auditorium
• Oscar-nominee Ralph Fiennes leads an eclectic cast of local talent that also includes character actors like Roger Allam, Mark Addy and Simon Russell Beale
• It boasts an original screenplay by acclaimed playwright Alan Bennett, whose work had previously been adapted by this film’s director Nicholas Hynter
• You’ll be moved to tears by the exceptional beauty of the choral singing that will melt the heart of anyone who watches it
• The film displays a proud British identity that celebrates triumph in the shadow of war, as well as a charming and well-to-do story that is easily accessible

The Choral is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, Safia Oakley-Green

CREW: Ronan Day-Lewis (director, writer), Daniel Day-Lewis (writer), Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Brad Pitt (producers), Bobby Krlic (composer), Ben Fordesman (cinematographer), Nathan Nugent (editor)

PLOT: Ray Stoker (Day-Lewis), a former solider turned reclusive hermit, is visited by his brother Jem (Bean) who attempts to persuade him to return to civilisation…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Acting juggernaut Daniel Day-Lewis returns after a lengthy career hiatus for a compelling character study that plays to his performative strengths
• He’s under the direction of his son Ronan Day-Lewis, with the first-time feature filmmaker also co-writing the script alongside his father
• Day-Lewis isn’t the only screen legend in the film, as he’s also joined by Sean Bean and Oscar-nominee Samantha Morton who similarly excel in complex supporting turns
• There’s some stark beauty in the cinematography that neatly compliments the bleak nature of the plot and its deeply flawed characters
• It’s a striking filmmaking debut for young Day-Lewis, as well as a triumphant resurgence for the not-so-young Day-Lewis

Anemone is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, Gabrielle Rose, Debs Howard, Sarah Lind, Marcus Della Rosa

CREW: Lynne Ramsay (director, writer, composer), Alice Birch and Enda Walsh (writers), Andrea Calderwood, Justine Ciarrocchi, Jennifer Lawrence, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, Martin Scorsese, Molly Smith and Lisa Walsh (producers), Raife Burchell and George Vjestica (composers), Seamus McGarvey (cinematographer), Toni Froschhammer (editor)

PLOT: Grace (Lawrence) and Jackson (Pattinson) are a young couple who move to Jackson’s rural childhood home in search of a quiet life together, but when Grace begins suffering from feelings of isolation, she spirals into a pit of psychological distress that threatens their union…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Provocative auteur Lynne Ramsay presents a daring new vision of married strife that aims, and mostly succeeds, to shock at every turn
• Jennifer Lawrence has never been better as the psychologically unbalanced protagonist whose animalistic behaviour alongside an equally compelling Robert Pattinson is among her strongest work yet
• Ramsay’s adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s book of the same name also boasts the great Martin Scorsese as one of its producers, after he approached fellow producer Lawrence with the novel after reading it for his book club (must be one hell of a group to count Scorsese among its ranks!)
• The film competed for the Palme D’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and while ultimately unsuccessful it nonetheless scored high points among critics and early audiences
• Filled with A-list talent on both sides of the camera, as well as endless intrigue and unpredictable mannerisms, this is a chilling drama that will stay with you long after it’s over

Die My Love is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: Polly Maberly, Mikael Persbrandt, Guy Burnet, Jasmine Blackborow, Daniel De Bourg, Peter Ferdinando, Kellie Shirley

CREW: Gerard Johnson (director, writer), Austin Collings (writer), John Jencks, Patrick Tolan and Matthew James Wilkinson (producers), Matt Johnson (composer), Korsshan Schlauer (cinematographer), Ian Davies (editor)

PLOT: Natasha Flynn (Maberly) is a cutthroat real estate agent who, in order to pay off an outstanding debt to shady loan sharks, is forced to navigate London’s seedy underworld on a dangerous mission…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• This dark crime thriller is exploding with confident style and intense, often unpredictable gritty storytelling
• Polly Maberly dominates with a captivating lead performance as a deeply flawed yet emotionally engaging protagonist
• The actor reunites with her Muscle director Gerard Johnson, who returns to feature filmmaking after a six-year absence
• Some unnerving twists and turns lurk around every corner in a world that Johnson frames as repugnant yet eerily inviting
• It’s a real thrill ride that will hold your attention all the way through, while also seeing a whole new side to the city of London

Odyssey is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: Andrea Riseborough, Brenda Blethyn, Jason Watkins, Rochenda Sandall, Sandra Huggett, Lolly Jones

CREW: Paul Andrew Williams (director, writer), Marie-Elena Dyche and Dominic Tighe (producers), Raffertie (composer), Vanessa Whyte (cinematographer), Nina Annan (editor)

PLOT: Elsie (Blethyn), a neglected pensioner, strikes up a friendship with her troubled new neighbour Colleen (Riseborough), which causes Elsie’s guilt-ridden son John (Watkins) to stir up tensions that bring about shocking consequences…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Filmmaker Paul Andrew Williams, known for films like London to Brighton and Bull, presents a deceptively normal-looking drama that slowly transforms into something more chilling
• Oscar-nominees Andrea Riseborough and Brenda Blethyn give a pair of grounded performances that have you doubting their true intentions all the way through
• It explores the initial kindness of neighbours, as well as the deeply-rooted mistreatment of elderly residents in a society that’s all but forgotten about them
• At this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, where the film made its world premiere, both lead actors were honoured with the award for Best Performance in an International Narrative Feature
• With certified award-winning performances and chilling direction from Williams, this has the potential to be a real gem for audiences to discover for themselves

Dragonfly is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: David Wilkinson, Melina Mercouri, Brian Cox, Paul McGann, Shian Denovan, Ruby Crepin-Glyne

CREW: David Wilkinson (director, writer, producer), Emlyn Price (writer), Christopher Barnett (composer), Don McVey (cinematographer), David Hughes (editor)

PLOT: 200 years after the British government acquired the Greek Parthenon Marbles and put them on display in the British Museum, accusations of theft kickstart new calls for the sculptures to be returned to their native Greece…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The controversial backstory behind some of the most cherished displays at the British Museum is the main focal point for an eye-opening and potentially life-changing new documentary
• Filmmaker David Wilkinson dives deep into the complicated history of the Parthenon Marbles and how they may have been stolen in one of the largest-scale art heists of all time
• In addition to tapping into the marbles’ rocky origins (no pun intended), Wilkinson covers the ongoing activism of those who believe they should be returned after centuries in British possession
• High-profile advocates like actor Brian Cox and politician Melina Mercouri are filmed or shown via archival footage discussing their personal beliefs on the matter
• The cultural tug-of-war that exists between such monumental works of art raises numerous questions that we should be asking about Britain’s overly presumptuous grasp on its former empire

The Marbles is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: Rab McNair, Liz McNair, Kevin Hutton, Donna Witchalls, David Titterton, Rosie Tungatt, Chris Hamblin, Richard Dunn, Robert Dunn, Shaun Reynolds, Kevin Boothby, Claudia Penna Rojas, Nathan McGovern, Rita James, Jodie Payne

CREW: Greg Cruttwell (director, writer, producer), Northern Flowerhouse (composer), Peter J. Hayes (cinematographer, editor), Michael J. Travers and Nathan Webber (cinematographers)

PLOT: A deep dive into the controversial world, history, leading figures and opposers, and ultimately the future of greyhound racing…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The sport of greyhound racing, popular in the 20th century but not so much in modern times, is dissected in a documentary that explores each one of its corners
• Through archive footage and interviews with those who remember the sport, filmmaker Greg Cruttwell shows how it once thrived during an era where it was considered the trendiest activity
• However, it also looks at the inhumane mistreatment and exploitation of the canine racers over the years, enough to prompt severe backlash from animal rights activists and other sympathetic parties
• Cruttwell presents a balanced view of the sport and whether or not it can continue to exist in a more progressive society that has more compassion for animals, especially dogs, than they did last century
• It may be upsetting for dog lovers, but it’s also a vital watch for anyone who wants to learn from the mistakes of the past for a more compassionate future

Going to the Dogs is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, Lauren Collins, David Bradley, Sofia Galasso, Ralph Ineson, Burn Gorman

CREW: Guillermo del Toro (director, writer, producer), J. Miles Dale and Scott Stuber (producers), Alexandre Desplat (composer), Dan Laustsen (cinematographer), Evan Schiff (editor)

PLOT: Victor Frankenstein (Isaac), a brilliant but arrogant scientist, conducts a radical experiment that brings life to a corpse, only for the reanimated Creature (Elordi) to cause personal havoc upon his creator…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley story is one of the most visually striking and emotionally rich versions to date
• The Oscar-winning auteur brings a heavy gothic style to the sets, costumes et al to create an extravagant world that Shelley herself would be proud of
• Oscar Isaac leads a strong ensemble cast as the titular mad scientist, though it is Jacob Elordi who impresses the most in a transformative turn as his most terrifying creation
• While the horror elements are touched upon, del Toro leans more heavily into the heartfelt tragedy of its two central figures that has made it such a timeless tale
• It feels like a culmination of the filmmaker’s work thus far as he now gets to bring his unique storytelling talents to one of the most famous monster stories of all time

Frankenstein is streaming exclusively on Netflix from Friday 7 November 2025

CAST: Shannon Thornton, Tosin Morohunfola, Brittany S. Hall, Inayah, Aaron O’Connell, Eric Stanton Betts, A. J. Tannen, Natalie O’Connell, Whitney Goin, Hugh Holub, Jeffrey Thomas Johnson

CREW: Tyler Perry (director, writer, producer), Will Areu and Angi Bones (producers), Kristen Personius (composer), Justyn Moro (cinematographer), Storm Evans (editor)

PLOT: Joy (Thornton), a talented fashion designer, travels to the snowy landscapes of Colorado to be with her boyfriend Colton (O’Connell), but after becoming stranded during a snowstorm, she unexpectedly takes shelter with Ridge (Morohunfola), a remote survivalist who changes her perspective on love…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Tyler Perry presents a warm-hearted new rom-com that should melt away any of your pre-winter blues
• Shannon Thornton is magnetic in the lead turn as a career woman who finds love in the least likely of places
• In true Perry fashion, there’s plenty of wackiness afoot as the story takes turns that are as surprising as they are fascinating (intentional or otherwise)
• With its good intentions and winning romantic chemistry, this is a film that will have you finding your own sense of joy
• If nothing else, it should serve as a necessary palette cleanser after Perry’s last comedy, the utterly awful Madea’s Destination Wedding

Finding Joy is streaming on Prime Video from Wednesday 5 November 2025

CAST: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock, George Carlin, Bud Cort, Alanis Morissette, Janeane Garofolo, Betty Aberlin, Barret Hackney, Jared Pfennigwerth, Kitao Sakurai

CREW: Kevin Smith (director, writer, editor), Scott Mosier (writer, editor), Howard Shore (composer), Robert Yeoman (cinematographer)

PLOT: Bartleby (Affleck) and Loki (Damon), two fallen angels who have been banished to Earth, attempt to exploit a loophole that will allow them back into Heaven, which would bring an end to all existence. To stop them, abortion clinic worker Bethany (Fiorentino) is paired with a group of divine prophets – among them Jay (Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) – on a mission that could save everything and everyone…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Kevin Smith’s wild religious satire returns to bless cinemas with its existence to mark its (belated) 25th anniversary
• Its rerelease is monumental as it comes years after Smith first attempted to reacquire the rights from the now-disgraced Weinsteins, who originally distributed the film through Miramax
• Smith offers biting commentary on the hypocrisies and flimsiness of faith alongside his typical brand of humour, personified by the legendary duo of Jay and Silent Bob, and the ever-endearing presence of lead actors and real-life best friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
• In addition to strong reviews and box office, the film also courted significant controversy from a number of extremist religious groups who labelled the film as blasphemous
• By far one of Smith’s most ambitious projects, it’s a classic comedy that deserves to be seen by an all-new generation of movie-lovers

Dogma is showing in cinemas from Friday 7 November 2025