Film Focus

In episode 194 of Film Focus, I review the first spin-off of the John Wick films; From the World of John Wick: Ballerina aka Ballerina. I have been excited and curious about this film since it was announced and wondered about the possibilities of how this world would expand and what would be done with Ana de Armas' character. So after seeing it on opening night, I'm ready to share my thoughts. So...

In episode 193 of Film Focus, I'll be reviewing the latest and last entry in this series; Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. I've been very curious to see this film since the end of Dead Reckoning wondering how the filmmakers would end the series. All I knew was I was ready for one more adventure with Ethan and his team. So after seeing it on opening day was it worth the wait? Well listen...

In episode 192 of Film Focus, I'll be reviewing the latest Marvel film; Thunderbolts*. I was always interested in this film but wasn't too excited for it, even the marketing didn;t get me too hyped. But the early positive word of mouth started to sway my interest, so after seeing it on opening weekend I'm gonna tell you what I thought in this spoiler-free review. Indi produced the Film Focus Theme...

In episode 191 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on the recent teaser trailer for Predator: Badlands. I've been pretty hyped and intrigued for this film since it was announced and the teaser has only increased my excitiement. So in this episode I just wanted to speculate about certain aspects of the film based on the footage and the franchise history as well. Indi produced the Film Focus Theme. C...

In episode 190 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on the latest film from Ryan Coogler in the form of Sinners. This has been one of my most anticipated films of the year and I have been waiting for what feels like a long time for it to finally come out. But it's finally out and I had a really good time with it and I'm going to tell you why in this spoiler-free review. Indi produced the Film Focus...

In episode 189 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on the latest Marvel film in the form of Captain America: Brave New World. Now I had been looking forward to this film for a while and despite the reshoots and rumours surrounding it, I still hoped this would still be a good time. So how did this new Captain America film turn out? Well, check out this spoiler-free episode to find out! Indi produced...

In episode 188 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on Companion. I was pretty much on board with the idea of this film from the time I heard about it in early January and after seeing the first trailer I was intrigued. So how did this romantic sci-fi thriller turn out? Well, check out this spoiler-free episode to find out! Indi produced the Film Focus Theme. Check out his work at: @indiandthevegas...

In episode 187 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on Nosferatu. This was one of my most anticipated films for 2024, but alas, we UK film viewers didn't get the film until the first of January this year, and it took me some time to get out to the cinema to see it. So is this another great film from Robert Eggers? Well, check out this spoiler-free episode to find out! Indi produced the Film Focus Th...

In episode 186 of Film Focus, I give you my most anticipated films of 2025. This year has many intriguing films coming, and I couldn't fit them all on my list. My films are mostly popular entries, however, they're not all guaranteed to be good. So I have my fingers crossed for some of these entries, and if they're half as good as I'm hoping, then it'll be a good time for me. Anyway, I hope y'all e...

In episode 185 of Film Focus, I give you my favourite films from 2024. So it's 2025 and there are many interesting new films on the horizon, but before we get them I gotta share my favourites from last year. I didn't get to watch nearly as much as I would've liked but I still got to see a decent amount of good stuff in the cinema so hopefully you'll enjoy my list. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the...

In episode 184 of Film Focus, I finally bring you my review of Sonic the Hedgehog 3! This is the third entry in this series and looks to be the best entry yet with the introduction of Shadow, two Robotniks and a story heavily based on the classic Sonic Adventure 2 game from 2001, To say I've been hyped for this film would be a huge understatement. So was this the best Sonic film so far? Well, chec...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to release in several days. So in episode 183 of Film Focus, I revisit Sonic 1 and 2 and discuss each film's highs and lows and their effect on the video game adaptation landscape. P.S. There will be spoilers for both films in the episode too. Indi produced the Film Focus Theme. Check out his work at: @indiandthevegas Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Instagram: www.inst...

In episode 182 of Film Focus, I bring you my review of the latest superhero film in the form of Deadpool & Wolverine. Man, to say that there was a lot of hype and hope riding on this film would be an understatement, there's a lot of love for Deadpool, but there are also a lot of fans of Wolverine too, so to put them in the same film and also introduce them to the MCU? There are a lot of possibilit...

In episode 181 of Film Focus, I have an interesting double review with two very different films in the form of Inside Out 2 and Lonlegs. So with Inside Out 2 initially I wasn't too hyped when the film was announced but after seeing the trailers and more recently the amount of money it's gotten at the box office, I had to see what was going on. And with Longlegs, that film has gotten more and more...

In episode 180 of Film Focus, I bring you my review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. After years in development hell we finally have a new entry in this series. I love the original, thought the second film was okay and the third was pretty bad, so I was hoping that this film would be a return to form. So how is Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F? Well, check out this spoiler-free episode to find out! Indi pro...

In episode 179 of Film Focus, I bring you my review of A Quiet Place: Day One, the newest entry to this series. When this film was announced I wasn't too enthusiastic as I thought there wasn't a need for any additional films beyond the first two, but eventually the trailers won me over. So how is A Quiet Place: Day One and does it live up to the previous entries? Well, check out this spoiler-free...

In episode 178 of Film Focus, I return with the epic triple review with late thoughts on 3 films that have dropped over the past month and a half. All of these were on my most anticipated film list for this year and they are Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa: A Mad Max Story & Bad Boys: Ride or Die. So did these films live up to the hype or not? Well, listen to this spoiler-free episode t...

In episode 177 of Film Focus, I return to my Hopes and Fears series this time discussing the highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The hype for this film has been rising a lot in recent months and has reached a new pitch recently with the announcement of Keanu Reeves set to voice Shadow the Hedgehog. A lot could go right with this sequel, but there is also a lot that could go wrong. So join me...

In episode 176 of Film Focus, I review the latest film in the Monsterverse in the form of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. It seems like the hype surrounding all things Godzilla has reached new heights in the last few months with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters bringing kaiju action and human stories to TV, while Godzilla Minus One made a big splash over here in the West and even won an Oscar. So now...

In episode 175 of Film Focus, I return with my first review for a while in the form of Dune: Part Two. Those who follow the podcast know I was a fan of the first and have been looking forward to the sequel for ages. After seeing it twice, I want to share my thoughts in this review/celebration of this film's existence. So how is Dune: Part Two? Well, check out this spoiler-free episode to find out!...

In episode 174 of Film Focus, I return to my Hopes and Fears series with my thoughts on the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2. With the sequel to the 2021 film wrapping up production recently, I thought it would be a fun idea to give some casual thoughts on the 2021 film nearly 3 years later, also briefly chat about how video game adaptations have risen up in recent years and then highlight a few key point...

In episode 173 of Film Focus, I present my 10 most anticipated films for 2024. There are some cool and intriguing films on the horizon and I think my list is a nice combination of some notable material and others that are less known. I hope y'all enjoy it. Indi produced the Film Focus Theme. Check out his work at: @indiandthevegas Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/hypersonic55 Follow Film Focu...

In episode 172 of Film Focus, I give you my favourite films from 2023. This has been another interesting year for films and while I don't think it reached the heights of 2022 in terms of the variety of films I enjoyed, there were certainly some bangers that could be appreciated. Crafting this top 10 was one of the easier ones I've done as most of my entries were set in stone from my first viewing,...

In episode 171 of Film Focus, I return after a bit of a hiatus to share my thoughts on the big announcement from Nintendo that they're making a LIVE-ACTION Legend of Zelda film with Sony Pictures. I think a lot of people assumed the next big franchise from Nintendo that would get an adaptation after Mario would be Zelda, but I don't some of us were ready for it to be a live-action film, especially...

In episode 170 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on the latest incarnation of the Ninja Turtles in the form of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Now TMNT is a franchise that I've liked bits and pieces of but never fully invested my time into and I was hoping after the promising trailers for this new film with its unique visual style and interesting voice cast, that Mutant Mayhem would...