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.
Big Screen Spotlight isn't the only place you can read about the best new movies on GamesRadar+, but if you've seen the latest blockbuster and want to expand your horizons, look no further.
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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

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

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

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

Leave your expectations for Alexander Skarsgård's new movie Pillion at the door: it's steamy and sexy, but it's so much more than a rom-com
By Emily Garbutt published
Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård give fearless performances in Pillion, one of this year's biggest cinematic surprises

Titane director Julia Ducournau's new movie is lighter on the body horror, but stays rooted in the same messy, moving family drama
By Emily Garbutt published
Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Julia Ducournau's Alpha is more drama than horror movie, but the new film keeps Titane's complicated family dynamics

I was emotionally disembowled by Train Dreams, an extraordinary movie about the ordinary life of a 20th-century logger
By Jordan Farley published
Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Rogue One's Felicity Jones and F1's Kerry Condon on the sad film that will leave you high on life

Poor Things director's new movie Bugonia is a madcap sci-fi dark comedy that features Emma Stone's best performance
By Emily Garbutt published
Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Yorgos Lanthimos asks the difficult questions and keeps us on our toes with his latest movie Bugonia

New Prime Video drama Hedda from The Marvels' Nia DaCosta is a masterclass on how to reboot a classic story
By Amy West published
Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, and the rest of the team behind Hedda unpack Nia DaCosta's deliciously fresh take on Ibsen's dour drama

The Mastermind is a brilliantly frustrating anti-heist movie that defies expectations, and it's one of my favorite movies of the year
By Emily Garbutt published
Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | The Mastermind may be the slowest paced heist movie you’ll see this year, but it's also the best
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