2017’s A Ghost Story from writer/director David Lowery stands as a prime example of emotional cinematic storytelling at its finest. Able to convey a million feelings with each frame on screen, this film successfully explores a variety of human topics in an incredibly impactful way.

For horror to be effective, terrifying visuals are not enough. To be truly spine-chilling, sound is perhaps the most important element of all. Written and directed by Ian Tuason, Undertone is a horror film which thrives in sequences underpinned by audio. As a whole, this is a solid horror experience.

Born in the early 1900s, the monster movie genre has long been fertile ground for entertaining cinematic experiences. But while many filmmakers have succeeded in this niche, a good few have discovered that a monster alone is not enough to create a successful picture. Written and directed by Gene Gallerano
and William Pisciotta, The Yeti is a film with an abundance of potential and little follow-through. This dull creature feature is a reminder that even the simplest premise requires careful construction for success.

While they may not always mix, comedy and thrills can sometimes be a potent recipe for an enjoyable movie. Attempting to combine these elements, Send Help is the latest movie from cinema legend Sam Raimi. Written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, this film is a fun watch despite its uneven pacing.

Based on the 2021 novel of the same name, Project Hail Mary is a new film written by Drew Goddard and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Destined to be one of 2026’s most talked-about films, this sweeping science-fiction adventure is designed to please a wide spectrum of viewers. But while the film is very entertaining, a few important issues position it firmly in the category of “good but not great”.