Welcome to The Film Reader! Cinematic deep-dives and fan-led critiques from the world of film (and TV).
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey are both the latest members of the billion dollar club, and their success at the cinema has made an already thriving 2026 at the box office historical. As per Box Office Mojo, the fourth Spider-Man film is already the highest grossing
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For years, the narrative surrounding the movie theatre was shrouded in doom and gloom. We were told that streaming had permanently broken our habits, that mid-budget movies were dead, and that the theatrical experience was something we only enjoyed before the pandemic. Yes we've had billion dollar
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After 31 years, Heat 2 is finally moving forward and it's shaping to feature one of the greatest ensembles in recent time. Straight out the gate, Heat is one of my all time favourite films. I have watched it too many times to count (most recently, last weekend
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Typically, the path to directing a major studio feature was a gruelling, decades-long gauntlet of film school debt, festival circuits, and networking. But two young filmmakers have arrived to disrupt the system. It's not unheard of for YouTubers or social media personalities to try and break into
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If you’re like me, you’ve spent the last few years wondering if we’d ever actually see Robert Pattinson put the cowl back on. Thankfully, the silence has finally been broken. Matt Reeves has started teasing the cast for The Batman Part II. From familiar faces to brand-
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In an era of peak TV where high-concept horror often prioritises creating viral moments from shocking scenes, FROM has quietly carved out a space as the most significant in its genre over the past decade. While similar shows frequently burn out and the product sees a dip in quality