Big Screen Spotlight

Shining a light on the under-the-radar theatrical releases that you need to know about, Big Screen Spotlight delves into the must-see movies hitting the silver screen, with a new article every Friday – whether that's an impassioned opinion piece or an in-depth interview.

Covering everything from brand new movies to theatrical re-releases of all-time greats, be sure to check Big Screen Spotlight before heading to the theater.

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Hamlet stars Riz Ahmed and Morfydd Clark on their "urgent and exciting" Shakespeare adaptation

By Jordan Farley published

BIG SCREEN SPOTLIGHT Big Screen Spotlight | In a big year for the Bard, the latest adaptation of Hamlet is doing things differently

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Lee Byung-hun as Man-su in No Other Choice

No Other Choice's Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun discuss reuniting after 20 years for their new black comedy thriller

By Molly Edwards published

Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun tell us about their twisted, darkly funny new thriller, No Other Choice

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The poster for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with a close-up of Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins

25 years later, and I'm fully convinced there'll never be a greater adaptation than The Lord of the Rings trilogy

By Emma-Jane Betts published

Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | The extended editions of The Lord of the Rings are back in cinemas, and you'll never see a trilogy like it again – trust me

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David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King

40 years later, Jim Henson's Labyrinth is still teaching kids to overcome their fears as it returns to the big screen

By George Marston published

Opinion Big Screen Spotlight | Jim Henson's Labyrinth is as scary as it is charming, and that's exactly why it's so beloved

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Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee in The Testament of Ann Lee

2026 may be the year of Marvel blockbusters, but I can't wait for these 6 movies that might not be on your watchlist yet

By Emily Garbutt published

Opinion Big Screen Spotlight | From a Robert Pattinson rom-com to a black comedy from Park Chan-wook, these are the movies that should be on your radar in 2026

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Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning as Gustav and Rachel in Sentimental Value

Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård discuss unlikely friendships and avoiding cliche in Sentimental Value

By Emily Garbutt published

Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård discuss their new film Sentimental Value: "It's comic and it's tragic at the same time"

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Timothée Chalamet achieves greatness with Marty Supreme – a frantic New York odyssey wrapped up in a ping pong movie

By Jordan Farley published

Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet prove the perfect match in Marty Supreme

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Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance in The Shining

The Shining may be Stephen King's least favorite adaptation of his work, but it's my favorite

By Emily Garbutt published

Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | The Shining is back in theaters for its 45th anniversary, and there's no better time to revisit Shelley Duvall's unparalleled performance

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Dust Bunny

Bryan Fuller's Dust Bunny is a weird and wonderful tale with one important lesson: "Believe children"

By Lauren Milici published

Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Bryan Fuller's feature directorial debut is the kid-friendly horror I've been searching for all my adult life

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100 Nights of Hero

I'm not a fan of rom-coms or romantic fantasy – but the delightfully queer 100 Nights of Hero made me a believer

By Lauren Milici published

Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Julia Jackman's queer historical romance might just make you believe in love again

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