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Freda Cooper SciFiNow Oct 22, 2026 3/5 There’s a lot to enjoy with Wicker but, despite its charm, gags and a set of nicely judged performances, including a scene-stealing cameo from Richard E Grant, there’s less going on underneath. Go to Full Review Wicker (2026) 94% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Oct 20, 2026 3/5 Anna Biller's tribute to those luridly colourful Technicolor horror-fests from the likes of Hammer is pure nostalgia. And, coupled with the gloriously knowing, straight faced performances from the cast, The Face Of Horror could turn into a cult favourite. Go to Full Review The Face of Horror (2026) 83% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Aug 26, 2026 3/5 Aside from the jarring effect of the film’s later stages, its familiarity and well-chosen cast, as well as Scott’s own skills, could make it an unexpected summer hit. Go to Full Review The Dog Stars (2026) 41% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Jul 16, 2026 2/5 It’s faint praise, admittedly, but there have been worse Disney remakes. Whether there’s been one that’s quite so unnecessary is another matter. Go to Full Review Moana (2026) 33% - -

Freda Cooper HeyUGuys Jul 15, 2026 5/5 An epic in every sense of the word, Nolan’s The Odyssey delivers on every level, from extraordinary spectacle to brilliant acting. It’s a truly great film. Go to Full Review The Odyssey (2026) 94% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Jun 30, 2026 4/5 Minions & Monsters will bring out the kid in you. The gleeful silliness and stupidity that are the Minions’ stock in trade are even stronger than when they first crashed onto cinema screens 16 years ago. Go to Full Review Minions & Monsters (2026) 89% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Jun 16, 2026 4/5 There’s more than enough here to keep fans of the franchise happy, as well as shedding the occasional tear. The laughter hasn’t gone away, nor has the emotional pull. Go to Full Review Toy Story 5 (2026) 92% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow May 21, 2026 3/5 The film certainly scores as an entertaining space opera with enough big scale action to keep audiences engaged, but there’s not enough underneath to give that smile of satisfaction that goes with having seen a great film. Go to Full Review Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) 60% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Mar 18, 2026 4/5 True, it’s an approach that runs out of steam, leaving us with an ending that’s a little too easy, but it also comes with a sense of relief that the rest of the film has given us more than enough to chew over afterwards. Go to Full Review Good Boy (2025) 88% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Feb 11, 2026 2/5 Whistle doesn’t exactly squander your time -- there are times when it’s genuinely entertaining -- but it constantly takes the easy way out. It’s such a waste. Go to Full Review Whistle (2025) 64% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Jan 27, 2026 3/5 The film’s traditional enough to turn its back on Planet Of The Apes performance capture and use a man in a monkey suit to portray Ben. And, despite the occasional moment when you can see through the guise, it’s a sound choice. Go to Full Review Primate (2025) 77% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Dec 4, 2025 4/5 2025’s best rom-com is a fantasy to win the hearts of even those with an in-built resistance to the genre. Yet, despite its afterlife setting, Eternity keeps its feet firmly on the ground. It’s a neat trick. Go to Full Review Eternity (2025) 76% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Nov 25, 2025 4/5 That rarest of breeds -- a sequel that hits the same heights as the original. Go to Full Review Zootopia 2 (2025) 92% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Nov 3, 2025 4/5 There may be little that’s radically different about this latest version of what is probably the ultimate monster story, but when it’s realised on such a lavish and epic scale, it hardly matters. Go to Full Review Frankenstein (2025) 85% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Nov 3, 2025 2/5 Even [the actors'] considerable efforts can’t quite give the film the consistency and spark of originality it cries out for. Instead, it’s overly ambitious, constantly trying too hard and ultimately, leaves the audience cold. Go to Full Review The Thing with Feathers (2025) 47% - -

Freda Cooper The People's Movies Oct 2, 2025 3/5 A nicely presented but familiar “will-they-wont-they?” romance, one that agrees with When Harry Met Sally's theory about men and women’s inability to be friends. But now a test finds your soulmate, so old-fashioned chemistry is very much in second place, Go to Full Review All of You (2024) 73% - -

Freda Cooper The People's Movies Mar 28, 2025 3.5/5 Make no mistake - this is not just another boxing movie. And, while it may not be a knock-out, its heart and sincerity make sure it punches well above its weight. Go to Full Review Day of the Fight (2023) 85% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Mar 19, 2025 3/5 Despite all its affectionate nods in the direction of the original, this incarnation of Snow White doesn’t live up to it but, compared to the likes of Peter Pan And Wendy (2023) and Pinocchio (2022), it’s something of an improvement. Go to Full Review Disney's Snow White (2025) 39% - -

Freda Cooper SciFiNow Dec 2, 2024 3/5 The romance, despite Monster’s copious hair and fangs, is still conventional, leaving it to comedy to bring some consistency to the film. Thankfully it does. Go to Full Review Your Monster (2024) 79% - -

Freda Cooper The People's Movies Nov 10, 2024 3.5/5 It's not Eastwood at his best, but it's pretty darn close. The strong narrative, the unfussy, lean style and the classy line-up of actors with performances to match are all here, with a low-key approach that ramps up the tension but never the volume. Go to Full Review Juror #2 (2024) 93% - -