For Your Reference Podcast

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Oct 21, 2026 2.5/5 Street Fighter’s bro vibes feel dated in its salivating over female characters and tiresome in its vapid, shallow attempt at humour. Characters that were essentially male self inserts wasted great casting and costuming of core characters. Go to Full Review Street Fighter (2026) 41% - -

Oti For Your Reference Podcast Oct 21, 2026 3/5 Nostalgia is a helluva drug, and Street Fighter serves it in spades. Alongside some delightful animated sequences, both carry the fun through much of the first half, but eventually even their combined charm isn’t enough to sustain the ride. Go to Full Review Street Fighter (2026) 41% - -

Oti For Your Reference Podcast Oct 13, 2026 4/5 It felt good being back in this world. Camp, hijinks, jump scares and all the chaos you’d want from Resident Evil. What’s not to love? Easily one of my favourite renditions of the franchise. Go to Full Review Resident Evil (2026) 96% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Oct 13, 2026 4.5/5 A playful offering that enjoys leaning in onits awareness of tropes making for a fun cinema experience. Go to Full Review Resident Evil (2026) 96% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Aug 26, 2026 5/5 What Will I Become? is a beautiful and thoughtful collage of youth, pain and joy. The creative choices that also respect the lives covered, was a really nice consideration. Go to Full Review What Will I Become? (2026) - - - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Jul 21, 2026 5/5 The Odyssey is an immersive insular epic that retains the spectacle of lore whilst translating central themes to be emotionally resonate today. All parts were to service what modern cinema can and should be. Go to Full Review The Odyssey (2026) 94% - -

Oti For Your Reference Podcast Jul 21, 2026 5/5 I hadn’t left a cinema thinking, "That’s movie magic," until now. Nolan’s The Odyssey earns it through brilliant craft, sound, performances, and pacing. So immersive that three hours pass like nothing. Go to Full Review The Odyssey (2026) 94% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Jun 15, 2026 3.5/5 Across television and film, it is a delight to have access to rich and layered Indigenous storytelling. While important topics were explored in Nika & Madison, it felt as though comfortability was prioritised over a truer, more complex lens. Go to Full Review Nika & Madison (2025) 100% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Jun 15, 2026 2.5/5 An intriguing premise, especially to have Thai women being the lens explored through the horror genre. However, some scenes were so male gaze infused as opposed to what could have been a celebration of raw feminine sexuality. Go to Full Review Morte Cucina (2025) - - - -

Oti For Your Reference Podcast Jun 15, 2026 3/5 I liked the concept behind Morte Cucina and there are some strong performances throughout, but this one never quite clicked for me. Too many characters felt disconnected from the story it was trying to tell. Go to Full Review Morte Cucina (2025) - - - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Jun 15, 2026 3/5 Colony feels like a mix of Yeon Sang-ho known works as well as a lens of current events. While the latter may not have been intentional, the genre's sameness weakened the narrative, as it lacked a compelling motivation for the premise. Go to Full Review Colony (2026) 81% - -

Oti For Your Reference Podcast Jun 15, 2026 3.5/5 Colony hooks you early with its premise and strong setup, only to slowly lose momentum. Whether it’s the pacing or the runtime, it never quite delivers on the promise of its opening acts. Still, an okay watch all things considered. Go to Full Review Colony (2026) 81% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Jun 6, 2026 5/5 Ben’Imana explores the soured gesture of forgiveness and hollow promise of reconciliation. For those, often women, that are on opposing sides left to pick up the pieces, the open-endedness of this file carried weight that leaves a deep impression. Go to Full Review Ben'Imana (2026) 100% - -

Oti For Your Reference Podcast Jun 6, 2026 5/5 A heartbreaking look at the lasting effects of genocide and how survivors and perpetrators are left to navigate its aftermath. Powerful, necessary viewing that speaks to wounds carried across generations. Go to Full Review Ben'Imana (2026) 100% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Jun 6, 2026 5/5 Rafael's ability to weave dream-like visuals with layered commentary makes Filipiñana a heartbreaking and reaffirming watch. The type of file where you don't leave as soon as the credits roll and free up your schedule to ruminate over on a long walk. Go to Full Review Filipiñana (2026) 90% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast May 18, 2026 4/5 A sweet blend of an exasperated girl and gentle natured guy trying to find love and meaning in a digitally cynical world. The writing helped to challenge the stubbornness and was an endearing experience. Go to Full Review Finding Emily (2026) 90% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast May 18, 2026 2.5/5 While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the lens of this world didn't seem to love it either. The narrative lacked emotional depth by not establishing the bond, so the well-performed roles felt wasted. Go to Full Review Mother Mary (2026) 69% - -

Oti For Your Reference Podcast May 18, 2026 2.5/5 Mother Mary starts off weaving threads of what feels like a beautifully choreographed dance between cinematic flair and good performances. The strange thing is, you see it all, yet I found it hard to care. Go to Full Review Mother Mary (2026) 69% - -

KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast May 18, 2026 4/5 The best moments in this film are equally the most frustrating, which is very relatable. The protagonist was oblivious to his greed and, though he was challenged, remained so for most of the runtime. Overall, an entertaining watch. Go to Full Review The Travel Companion (2025) 93% - -

Oti For Your Reference Podcast May 18, 2026 4/5 Few films are this entertainingly infuriating. The Travel Companion captures selfishness and complacency in friendships, making every small bit of character growth feel oddly rewarding. Go to Full Review The Travel Companion (2025) 93% - -