In episode 219 of Film Focus, I review The Mandalorian and Grogu, the next adventure from the Disney+ TV show and the first Star Wars film since 2019. Prior ot this film's release there was a lot of skepticism and concern. Having Star Wars return to the big screen with a sequel to a TV that not everyone has watched? Interesting. Then there was the marketing that didn't do much to sway people who weren't already fans and the fans that remained fluctuated between hype and indifference. So, is this the Star Wars film to unite everyone in the cinema or does it miss the mark? Well, tune in for this spoiler-free review to find out. Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In episode 218 of Film Focus, I review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to the box office hit of 2023. Going into this, I was cautiously optimistic. While the first film had incredible animation, a fabulous score, and plenty of varied game references, it fell short in terms of story and character development. With this sequel being based on one of my favourite games, Super Mario Galaxy, I was hoping we’d get a little more substance and epic adventures. So, does this Mario improve on its predecessor or repeat the same mistakes? Well, tune in for the spoiler-review to find out. Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In episode 217 of Film Focus, I discuss one of my most anticipated films of the year, Project Hail Mary—adapted from Andy Weir's bestselling novel and starring Ryan Gosling. I’ve been looking forward to this adaptation ever since it was first announced, and the early buzz only heightened my enthusiasm. I didn’t manage to watch it until a few days after opening weekend, but I saw it in IMAX and felt the need to jump on the mic to talk about it. So, is it worth watching? Check out the full episode to find out. Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In episode 216 of Film Focus, I review two of the biggest trailers that dropped in March 2026: Dune Part Three and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Both of these films are in my top five most anticipated of the year, and I have been eager to see some footage for some time. However, I didn't expect to see trailers for both not only within a day of each other but also to be so good and to significantly boost my excitement. Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In episode 215 of Film Focus, I recap my highlights from the 98th Academy Awards. I haven't covered the Oscars on this podcast since 2020, probably because I lost interest in nominations and winners from previous years. However, 2025 featured a number of films I enjoyed, and I was curious to see who would win in specific categories, especially for Best Score, Actor, Supporting Actor and Actress, Director, and Film. I'll do my best to share my favourite bits as clearly as I can. Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In episode 214 of Film Focus, I review Hoppers, Pixar's latest film. I didn't have much hype going into this film. However, having seen a trailer about two weeks before the film and read about the highly positive reviews, I found myself intrigued. So, is this another good entry for Pixar or not? Listen to this spoiler-free review to discover the answer! Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In Episode 213 of Film Focus, it’s a double bill of animation with The Day The Earth Blew Up and Goat. Both are visually stunning but have very different tones and ambitions. One taps into Looney Tunes nostalgia and chaos, whereas the other attempts to continue Sony Pictures Animation’s hot streak of redefining modern animation. But do they live up to expectations? Here’s my spoiler-free breakdown. Watch this spoiler-free review to discover the answer! Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In episode 212 of Film Focus, I review 'Iron Lung.' Soon after the release of Return to Silent Hill, another horror game adaptation emerged. This one was produced on a much smaller budget and created by the well-known YouTuber Markipiler. I watched this film without prior knowledge, having only heard about it online a few weeks earlier and not watching any trailers. I was simply eager to discover what Markipiler and his team would deliver with this project. Is this movie another quality horror film or just another letdown in the video game adaptation genre? Watch this spoiler-free review to discover the answer! Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In episode 211 of Film Focus, I review 'Return to Silent Hill.' So we now live in an age where video game adaptations are plentiful, and several of them are actually pretty good, especially on television; however, in film, it's still hit-or-miss, depending on the IP being adapted. With Return to Silent Hill, this is the third attempt to make a film based on the games, and this one is a direct adaptation of Silent Hill 2, which is arguably the most notable and best entry in the series, according to fans and critics. So, with Christophe Gans returning to the franchise nearly 20 years later, is this film worth your time? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out! Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.

In episode 210 of Film Focus, I review '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.' Hello everyone. I know it's a bit late, but I'm finally here with my first full review of 2026, and I couldn't think of a better film to start with than this one. Last year, '28 Years Later' was a memorable cinema experience. While it wasn't for everyone, some aspects of the film intrigued me enough to see its sequel. With Nia Dacosta directing, how does this film compare to the first, and is it worth your time? Stay tuned to this spoiler-free review to find out! Theme music by Indi – check out his work: @indiandthevegas Listen and Follow: iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film…us/id1114233892 Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfocuspodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/FilmFocus55 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusPodcast If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review — your support helps to grow the podcast.