Disclosure Day (2026), Josh O’Connor, Universal Pictures
The subject of Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi film, Disclosure Day, is what happens when several humans know with certainty, and can show you that aliens are among us.
Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo are among the key cast
Excellent is the word for this trailer. The cherry on top, for me, in addition to this stellar cast, is that Colin Firth is back!
This one is officially going on my list of blockbusters to watch over the summer of 2026. I suspect you feel the same, yes?
Chyril Paulann, Eve Hewson, Jim Parrack, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Michael Gaston, Gabby Beans, Swanmy Sampaio, Elliot Villar, Chris Silcox, Mckenna Bridger, Noah Robbins, Tommy Martinez and Amelie McKendry also star.
From director Sam Mendes, human connection and the magic of cinema are the subject of new drama/romance Empire of Light.
Set n an English seaside town in the early 1980s, Colin Firth, Micheal Ward, Olivia Coleman and Toby Jones star
I’m ready for the dialogue, cinematography and that special magic that exists in all Mendes films. That moment when I’m joyful to be experiencing a great moment on screen. The kind which reconfirms that this medium really is the true perfect amalgamation of all the arts.
It sure is starting to look like 2022 is the year of movies about movies, right? First, we had the rather fun Official Competition. Now, Empire of Light, and of course, Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans.
There are only 3 months left of this year but what do you think the chances are that at least one more film about movies is on the way? Quite likely, probably. I think I’ll be happy as long as it’s not too much like Hail, Caesar! (2016).
Tom Brooke, Monica Dolan, Sara Stewart, Crystal Clarke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, George Greenland and also star
The Secret Garden (2020), Julie Walters, Studio Canal
I had hoped that watching The Secret Gardenwould take me back to the pre-teen phase of my life. A period when I loved to read.
Having now seen this remake of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel, about an orphaned girl who discovers a magical garden hidden at her strict uncle’s estate, director Marc Munden’s film did take me back. It also reminded me that The Secret Garden was a book I recall having to read for school. However, even though it featured a magical garden, which I imagine young me would have loved. I don’t remember particularly loving the book – and this is why I shouldn’t be surprised to realise that I don’t love Munden’s movie.
The actors, including Colin Firth, Julia Walters’s and Dixie Egerrickx performed well enough. I just found this version of the story to be quite simplistic and lacking in depth. In fairness, it is based on a Children’s story. Yet I had hoped to find it more than just watchable at best.
My favourite thing about The Secret Garden is the actual garden itself. I mean, who wouldn’t want their own lush, colourful secret garden with magical properties?
Besides my issues with the story, my only other complaint is about the moments the musical score seemed to be unnecessarily loud and overbearing.
The Secret Garden is a movie version of novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book of the same name.
Starring Colin Firth, Maeve Dermody, Julie Walters and Dixie Egerickx, it’s a Marc Munden-directed story about a young orphan girl who discovers a magical garden hidden at her uncle’s house.
I vaguely remember reading The Secret Garden at school, but I somehow only recall the basics. I.e. ‘There was a girl. There was a secret garden.‘
I’ll watch this to be reminded, but also definitely to enjoy the visulas of the beautiful flowers and greenery.
Jemma Powell, Amir Wilson, Sonia Goswami, Jackson Kai, Edan Hayhurst, Lee Starkey, Tommy Surridge, Chloe Stannage, Isis Davis, Abdul Hakim Joy and Anne Lacey also star.
The Happy Princeis the heartbreaking story of an artist who deserved so much better than the worst of the treatment he received while alive. The artist in question is the now very much deservedly adored and celebrated Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde.
Starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Emily Watson, I wanted to learn about the untold story of the tragic times leading up to Wilde’s last days. As a fan of his work and many of his great quotes, I had somehow imagined that I’d be hearing famous Wilde quotes as the movie played. This is not quite what happened, and I’m not sure that if it had, it would have been a good idea.
The good news is that there are clever and witty Wilde sayings to enjoy, even though Everett’s film focuses quite rightly on telling Wilde’s truth and capturing his undeniably magnetic charm.
In addition to The Happy Prince being rather well cast, the cinematography is a pleasant surprise. I liked the general flow of the story, which switches between the present day and flashbacks. I also enjoyed the words that follow the unexpected confrontation in France: ‘There’s nothing in me, not even fear.’
The Happy Prince brought to mind the value of great friends during dark times. It also reminds me that as sad as Wilde’s story is, I can’t help but notice how far LGBTQ rights have come since the days of Wilde, and that certainly makes me happy.
Watch it if you’re a fan of Wilde. I have been for a long time. I even went to his final resting place at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, once.
One more Wilde quote… ‘Live! Live the wonderful life that is in you! Let nothing be lost upon you. Be always searching for new sensations. Be afraid of nothing.’
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