Film opinion: The biggest cinema releases in 2026 - Part 2
Summer 2026 is set to feature legacy sequels and big franchise action.
From fashion to animation, science fiction to superheroes, there will be something for everyone.
So, Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence picks his five films to watch out for when 2026 turns sunny.
Film opinion: The biggest cinema releases in 2026 - Part 1
2026 is set to be a big year for films and cinemas.
With the Hollywood strikes firmly in the rearview mirror, there’s plenty to look forward to.
So, Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence picks his first five films to watch out for in 2026.
Film opinion: ‘Sinners’, ‘Weapons’ & more - the best of 2025 in cinema
There was a lot to like about going to the cinema and watching films last year.
As the industry continued to recover from COVID and strikes, some absolute gems graced the big screen.
So, before looking at the year ahead, Film News Blitz wants to look back on our top five films of 2025.
Film opinion: Who cares if Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is historically accurate?
Views on Universal’s YouTube account for The Odyssey trailer have surpassed 34 million in under a week.
Clearly, anticipation for Christopher Nolan’s next film is rife, despite some quibbles from history buffs.
But, Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence couldn’t care less about historical accuracy when it comes to this film.
Film opinion: Confirming Steve Rogers’ return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ shows Marvel is out of ideas
Chris Evans is returning as Steve Rogers/Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday.
A leaked teaser trailer, which then played in front of Avatar: Fire and Ash in theatres and online on Tuesday, has confirmed the fact.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence believes this is a sign that Marvel Studios is fully out of ideas.
Film analysis: ‘Sinners’ - From cultural nuance to vampirism; an unrivaled blend of race, Irish identity, and music
Sinners is a horror film that appears at first glance to be about vampires invading a Southern Black community, but beneath that premise lies a very intentional and symbolic racial story.
What makes the film more complex is its choice to make the primary vampire figure Irish, a decision that is not decorative, but rather anchored in real historical and racial dynamics.
Film News Blitz’s Anna Ferraz analyses all the notable, nuanced concepts in Ryan Coogler’s hit-sensation, Sinners.
Film opinion: ‘Blink Twice’ and the importance of exposing exploitation amongst elite groups
With Jeffrey Epstein's island constantly in the news and the much-talked-about list associated with it, a film that sticks in the mind is Blink Twice.
Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice, is an incredibly memorable film.
Film News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen analyses the film and showcases the real-world importance of films like this.
Film opinion: ‘Trainspotting’ - 30 years on
Trainspotting is loved by both film fans and critics alike.
Showcasing the despair within the Edinburgh drug scene, the film shows grottiness and disgust in a way that, from a film fan's perspective, is beautiful.
Trainspotting megafan Nisha Cullen breaks down its legacy for Film News Blitz as we approach its 30th Anniversary.
Film opinion: ‘Dazed and Confused’ - nostalgia for a time you never lived
It seems that every year, there are new movies or TV shows set in decades past.
Richard Linklater's 1993 movie, Dazed and Confused, is no exception, and it was Film News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen’s personal introduction to films like this.
But what is this phenomenon? And why are young people so drawn to the past? Nisha explains…
Film opinion: News of ‘The Mummy 4’ with original cast warms my Millennial heart
Last week, after years of hopes and dreams, reports emerged that The Mummy 4 is in active development with original cast members Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
It marks another beautiful turn in the renaissance of Fraser and marks a franchise return for Weisz.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence hails this incredible development.
Film opinion: The top three dolly zoom shots of all-time
Sometimes called the Hitchcock zoom, or the Vertigo effect, the dolly zoom is an absolute staple of the film industry.
Involving the physical movement of the camera set-up, alongside contrasting zoom in or out of an object, this type of shot can lock us into emotion, character, or location on the big screen.
Famously, dolly zoom shots can define a movie, and emphasise the importance of certain moments, so Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to take you through three of the most iconic uses of the technique put to film.
Film opinion: Ranking WWE star actors Dave Bautista, The Rock, and John Cena
The last two decades have seen three WWE stars turn to acting in some of Hollywood’s biggest films.
Dave Bautista, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and John Cena have become as familiar in cinemas as they have in global wrestling arenas.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence debates who out of the trio is the best actor.
Films to fall for: Vanity Fair’s 20 most anticipated films for Autumn 2025
When you think of autumn, you think of cosying up on the couch, sipping a hot chocolate or even a pumpkin-spiced latte if you’re feeling fancy, and watching a good movie with the sound of the crisp fall wind blowing outside.
Now, thanks to Vanity Fair, we know the 20 films we must add to our watch list this season, drawing on what they believe have the most promise in the upcoming festivals.
Film News Blitz writer Evie Scroggie takes us through their choices.
Film review: Money or love? ‘Materialists’ has the answer
Celine Song’s Materialists is not the romantic comedy its glossy Y2K-inspired trailer suggests, writes Disha S. Charan for Film News Blitz.
Instead, it reveals itself as a sharp and often unsettling reflection on modern love, where money and status are never far from the conversation.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Film opinion: ‘Barbenheimer’ two years on - How the cinematic phenomenon shocked the film industry
July 21, 2023 was a day that will forever be etched in cinema history.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer were simultaneously released on the same day.
Film News Blitz’s Evie Scroggie explores the impact of the revolutionary double-feature event.
‘The Naked Gun’ review: Liam Neeson delivers a barrel-load of laughs
The Naked Gun is a rip-roaring comedy sequel/reboot starring action legend Liam Neeson.
Director Akiva Schaffer and Neeson pick up the baton from the comedy film trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, and comedy icon Leslie Nielsen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes that the new creative team effortlessly pick up where the original Naked Gun movies left off.
Film and TV news: What to watch this August - Shows and features
We all know that getting cosy in the evening and choosing something new to watch can seem daunting, especially considering the extreme commitment of a long-running TV series.
To make that process a little easier, here are seven recommendations - four TV shows and three films.
Film News Blitz’s Evie Scroggie looks at the current and upcoming films and TV shows to help you unwind in front of your screens.
Film opinion: ‘Fantastic Four’ antagonist Galactus creates a dilemma for MCU villains
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally here, with Sue Storm, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm & Johnny Storm charging back onto our screens for the first time since 2015’s much-criticised adaptation of the comic book favourite.
A decade ago, there were hordes of unhappy customers, but director Matt Shakman’s version has audiences around the world taken aback by the quality on show.
Despite having already raked in over $250 million at the box office, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews thinks that one glaring problem may have passed some by: Galactus.
Film opinion: ‘Dune’, ‘Prisoners’ and more — Five of the best from new Bond director Denis Villeneuve
Ever since Daniel Craig’s James Bond last departed our screens in 2021, fans all over the world have been waiting to hear who will take over the 007 mantle.
Cary Joji Fukunaga’s telling of Ian Fleming’s womanising British spy, No Time To Die, received largely positive reviews, and with a big shake-up on the cards, the revelation that it would be Denis Villeneuve tasked with directing the next installment, pleased many.
The French-Canadian has become one of the most revered film-makers in the modern era of film, and Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to guide you through the best of his filmography so far.
Film opinion: A swing back at ‘Happy Gilmore’
With Happy Gilmore 2 teed up for a July 25 release on Netflix, now is the perfect time to take a swing at the classic Adam Sandler original.
The beloved 1996 comedy is widely regarded as one of Sandler’s best, and has a global horde of fans.
After years of having missed out on this iconic flick, Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner gives his take.