Film Focus

In episode 144 of Film Focus, I talk about the latest superhero film which is a spin-off from the Spider-Man film universe; Morbius. I really wasn't interested in the idea of this film from the outset and the marketing really didn't do much to change my stance as I found the trailers to be uninteresting. So was this a good experience or not? Well, listen to this spoiler-free episode to find out! T...

In episode 143 of Film Focus, I get to share my thoughts on a film I have been waiting a good while for; Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The first film from 2020 was a fun little film, but it definitely felt like it could've used more video game material. And with the lead up to this film all of the interviews, posters and trailers seemed to be giving the fans exactly what they wanted with more classic char...

In episode 142 of Film Focus, after a long wait, I finally get to share my thoughts on the latest superhero film; The Batman. I have been fascinated by this film since it was announced and have followed it intensely since and with the incredible trailers that dropped, my hype rose to new heights. Just the idea of a more detective-focused Batman film from the director of the last two Planet of the...

In episode 141 of Film Focus, I share my thoughts on the latest video game adaptation; Uncharted. Even though I've not played the Uncharted games, I'm aware of their popularity and how well-regarded they are. So to see this film come into existence and take a different approach from the games, it had a lot to prove to the fans. So was this a good video game adaptation or not? Well, listen to this...

On episode 140 of Film Focus, after a little while away I'm back with my review for the latest Roland Emmerich film; Moonfall. I had no interest in this film prior to watching it, but I was curious to see what Emmerich had brought to this film and if it was potentially any better than his previous efforts. So was the film good or not? Well, listen to this episode to find out! "Pulse Rock" Kevin Ma...

In episode 139 of Film Focus, I give you my favourite films from 2021. This year has felt a bit uneventful for films, but I think that has been more a side effect of the pandemic. The first half of the year has been pretty dry, but once we got to the latter side of the summer into the autumn and winter seasons, I ended up seeing a good few films that held my attention. Making this list was a littl...

In episode 138 of Film Focus, I bring you my first triple review since 2017 with my opinions on West Side Story, The Matrix Resurrections and Encanto. I was originally going to do individual reviews for each of these films, but since I saw them very close to each around Christmas, I thought it would be easier and more efficient to do mini-reviews in one episode instead. So how do these films hold...

On episode 137 of Film Focus, I'm back with an unscheduled episode in the form of an unscripted rant on Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. I knew the film woul be bad from the time the first trailer dropped and decided to give it a skip when it came out near the start of December. But I was bored recently and decided to give it a watch... And unfortunately the flm was not only one of the wors...

In episode 136 of Film Focus, I discuss my thoughts on the latest superhero film from Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures; Spider-Man: No Way Home. I have been hyped for this film for ages, but in the last 3 months, the anticipation has reached a fever pitch. There's a lot going into this film with the plot and characters and other elements not only from the MCU but previous Spider-Man films as well....

In episode 135 of Film Focus, I share with you my thoughts on the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Now I was a fan of the 2019 film and was curious to see where the filmmakers would take this sequel. And slowly but surely the hype has been building from the set pictures revealing Knuckles to the fact that he'd be voiced by Idris Elba to the first official poster that dropped not too long ag...

In episode 134 of Film Focus, I discuss my thoughts on Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The wait for this film has felt so long, not only because it has been delayed several times from its original release in 2020 because of the pandemic. But also because fans have waited for a proper continuation to this series since Ghostbusters 2 in 1989 (you know if you take the 2009 video game out of the equation). S...

In episode 133 of Film Focus, I discuss my thoughts on the latest Marvel film; Eternals. Man, my hype levels for this film have fluctuated so wildly. From the outset, I was super intrigued, but after the marketing came out, my interest dropped like an anchor to the depths of the ocean. I even debated seeing it in the opening week, but with the early reviews being so mixed, my curiosity was piqued....

On episode 132 of Film Focus, I have another film double with reviews for two of my most anticipated films of the year in the form of Dune and Last Night in Soho. Both of these films I have been excited for due to their directors but also for some specific reasons individually. For Dune I was enchanted by the second trailer and the music. and with Last Night in Soho, the premise and unique trailer...

On episode 131 of Film Focus, I've returned with another double review on a couple of films I should've had online a little sooner in the form of Halloween Kills and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D Timecodes: 02:42 Halloween Kills Review 14:57 Venom 2 Review "Pulse Rock" Kevin MacLeod (incompete...

In episode 130 of Film Focus, I discuss my thoughts on the latest James Bond film; No Time To Die. I feel like this film has been coming out for ages due to the pandemic pushing back the release date by a whole year, but it's finally been released well at least here in the UK. And I'll admit I wasn't too excited to watch this film after Spectre left a bad taste in my mouth, but in the final month...

In episode 129 of Film Focus, I finally get to discuss one of my most hyped films for 2021; Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Now for those who know me, I am a big fan of martial arts films, so to have that genre finally get some love in the realm of superhero films makes me very happy. I have been looking forward to this film since its announcement because 1) We were finally gonna get so...

In episode 128 of Film Focus, I return to the world of Mortal Kombat with another animated adaptation in the form of Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms. Now I thought the first one was decent, but I wasn't in love with it as much as some other people. So I wasn't super hyped for this new one but I held out hope. So is this a better than the last film or not? Well, check out this spoiler-f...

In episode 127 of Film Focus, I review the latest film from Warner Bros. and DC; The Suicide Squad. So this is the second attempt to make a Suicide Squad film after the 2016 version failed to resonate with audiences in the way that the studios wanted. So with James Gunn at the helm, he has assembled an impressive cast and crafted a story that from the trailers looks like it's more quirky, violent,...

In episode 126 of Film Focus, I review the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the long-overdue Black Widow film. I feel like I have been waiting for this film since 2016 and for a little while I began to give up hope, but eventually, we finally got that solo film for one of the core Avengers. This film was supposed to come out last year, but due to the pandemic affecting cinemas to a h...

In episode 125 of Film Focus, I review the latest entry in the Fast and Furious series, Fast & Furious 9. It is safe to say that in the years since the 8th film, my interest in this franchise has definitely dimished. So when the marketing started up for this new film I found myself curious but not hyped. So after a delay due to the pandemic, Fast & Furious is back to hopefully provide some much-ne...

In episode 124 of Film Focus, I review the latest film from Pixar; Luca. When this film was first revealed to the world via the internet I was certainly intrigued by its different style when compared to previous Pixar films, but I didn't find myself crazily excited to check it. So now that it's out on Disney+ how did this film turn out? Well, listen to this spoiler-free episode to find out! :D "Pu...

In episode 123 of Film Focus, I review A Quiet Place Part 2. The first film was a pleasant surprise back in 2018 and was one of my favourite films of the year. And while initially, I was against the idea of a sequel, the trailers and early word of mouth made me do a complete one-eighty. So how did this film turn out? Well, listen to this spoiler-free episode to find out! :D "Pulse Rock" Kevin MacL...

In episode 122 of Film Focus, I review the latest zombie film from director Zack Snyder; Army of the Dead. This was a film I was aware of but didn't really have much interest in until the last month when the marketing and early reviews caught my attention. So how did this film turn out? Well, listen to this spoiler-free episode to find out! :D "Pulse Rock" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed...

In episode 121 of Film Focus, I bring you my review of the video game film I have been looking forward to for the longest time; Mortal Kombat. This reboot of Mortal Kombat has been watched with concern for a while, however, once the trailer came out the perception of this film definitely changed into hype and hope for this new adaptation. So how did this adaptation turn out? Well, listen to this s...

In episode 120 of Film Focus, I return to my discussion about games that were turned into live-action films with VideoGame Adaptations Part 2! So what does this type of episode entail? Well to put it simply, I take a bunch of video game films and discuss: 1) When they came out 2) Their pros and cons 3) How they were adapted from their source material In Part 1 I covered the first wave of adaptatio...