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Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Oct 24, 2026 5/5 YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING is one of the best films of 2026. It’s transparent, raw and deeply unnerving. Nathan Fielder has this documentary on a string, expertly weaving from character to character and making three hours feel like one. Go to Full Review You Can See Everything (2026) 98% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Oct 24, 2026 2/5 Fairly generic horror film, with your standard tropes and gimmicks. The main flaw with the film sits on a narrative level, with little tension to the frights and a predictability to the final product. Go to Full Review Other Mommy (2026) 19% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Oct 14, 2026 3/5 Feels like a movie that arrived a few years too late. With dated themes, the film makes tepid points with little subtly. It's carried well by Allen, Madison and Strong, but the script and directing just isn't on the level of The Social Network. Go to Full Review The Social Reckoning (2026) 54% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Oct 12, 2026 4/5 Digger is anstrong film by Alejandro Iñárritu, with Tom Cruise bringing a career best performance. Lofty themes and layered characters come together for a story that may not resonate with every crowd, yet it needed to be told nonetheless. Go to Full Review Digger (2026) 53% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Oct 12, 2026 3.5/5 Ray Gunn is beautifully animated and well-directed by Brad Bird, making it one of his better movies in recent years. The narrative is fairly by-the-numbers but it's an enjoyable time for all ages. Go to Full Review Ray Gunn (2026) 94% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Sep 28, 2026 4/5 Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother is a poignant character study of grief, faith, and consequence, with arguably the year's best opening sequence. It occasionally buckles under its themes, but Mahershala Ali is extraordinary. Go to Full Review Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026) 96% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Sep 28, 2026 4/5 PRIMETIME is a riveting, uncomfortable, almost psychedelic look into the mind of Chris Hansen and the mindset behind To Catch a Predator. Not every beat lands, but Robert Pattinson is brilliant in an unsettling, mesmerizing performance. Go to Full Review Primetime (2026) 86% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Sep 28, 2026 3.5/5 Resident Evil strikes the perfect balance between horror and comedy, blending both elements into an incredibly entertaining experience. Zach Cregger is on an incredible roll, delivering another wildly fun film. Go to Full Review Resident Evil (2026) 96% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Sep 28, 2026 1.5/5 Practical Magic 2 feels more like a cash grab than a meaningful return, despite Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock having fun reprising their roles. Unfortunately, there is very little to enjoy from a narrative or writing perspective. Go to Full Review Practical Magic 2 (2026) 36% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Sep 28, 2026 3/5 Buddy is a solid horror film that makes the most of its small budget, delivering enough creepy moments and nostalgic fun to keep things entertaining. Any millennial who grew up with Barney will get the goosebumps from seeing this film Go to Full Review Buddy (2026) 88% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Sep 28, 2026 3.5/5 The Uprising is a visually striking film that makes the most of its ambitious premise. While the plot can feel predictable at times, the engaging story and strong performances throughout make for a compelling experience. Go to Full Review The Uprising (2026) 57% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Sep 28, 2026 3/5 The fact that Coyote vs. Acme even exists is a miracle and a testament to the power of filmmaking. Is it a masterpiece? No, but its infectious humor and charm make for an entertaining experience that has plenty of laughs for audiences of all ages. Go to Full Review Coyote vs. Acme (2026) 96% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Sep 28, 2026 2.5/5 The Dog Stars is far from one of Ridley Scott’s best films, but there’s enough here to make for an entertaining experience, anchored by a strong performance from Jacob Elordi. Go to Full Review The Dog Stars (2026) 41% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Jul 31, 2026 4/5 SPIDER-MAN: BND is the best MCU Spidey film In a back-to-basics take, with moments that bring out Holland’s best, and Cretton’s directing style a huge improvement on Watts’ trilogy, this is the best Spidey has looked in the MCU Go to Full Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) 90% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Jul 19, 2026 5/5 THE ODYSSEY is an EPIC in every sense. Bold, cinematic, and colossal filmmaking comes together to create a truly majestic experience. Christopher Nolan is outside his comfort zone, and flexing those new muscles led to stunning sequences. Go to Full Review The Odyssey (2026) 94% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Jul 19, 2026 2/5 SUPERGIRL is rough. A first draft script, half-baked visuals and thin characters can’t hold up this film’s narrative Milly Alcock is strong but isn’t working with much. She’d be great with better material. Krypton sequence was a highlight. Go to Full Review Supergirl (2026) 52% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Jun 25, 2026 4/5 TOY STORY 5 is one of Pixar’s strongest films this decade and reaffirms Toy Story’s place among the greatest children sagas. Like the 4th, this film doesn’t touch the perfection of the trilogy, but the 5th explores strong themes with brilliant animation. Go to Full Review Toy Story 5 (2026) 92% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Jun 25, 2026 3/5 DISCLOSURE DAY has the bells and whistles you'd expect from Steven Spielberg; strong direction, pulpy sequences, and that campy Amblin aesthetic Holding it back is a thin script that never fully commits to its lofty themes. Fun time, but Spielberg's best Go to Full Review Disclosure Day (2026) 79% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Jun 25, 2026 3/5 BACKROOMS is a reminder of what inventive indie filmmaking can accomplish on a limited budget. Leaning into atmosphere and unease over spectacle, the film crafts an unsettling experience Go to Full Review Backrooms (2026) 86% - -

Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate Jun 25, 2026 3.5/5 OBSESSION is another win in what’s been a strong year for horror. Tense, stylish, and consistently engaging, the film is elevated by a terrific lead performance that gives the story real weight. Familiar at times, but an effective thriller that delivers. Go to Full Review Obsession (2025) 93% - -