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28 Years Later is due to hit cinemas this June, and I found myself wondering if past themes - specifically, the gendered way that survival is framed - will be continued.

In her first performance post Academy Award nomination for Anatomy of a Fall, Sandra Hüller channels the warmth and subtle comic timing so expertly showcased in Toni Erdmann for this breezily charming ensemble heist comedy, based on real events.

What makes Shiva Baby especially striking is how its bisexual representation isn’t a side note or a source of trauma, but rather something quietly embedded into the film’s fabric.

Uberto Pasolini’s stoic, naturalistic and thoughtfully slow-burn adaptation of the final chapters of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey casts the great Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus in his first role following his Oscar-nominated turn as Cardinal Lawrence in Tyneside favourite Conclave.

Louise Courvoisier’s feature film debut, Holy Cow, is a love letter to the French countryside and the communities that reside within it. Having won the Youth Prize at Cannes Film Festival, the film is receiving glowing reviews.

A quiet comedy with a big heart, Four Mothers explores intergenerational friendship, queer identity, and the joys and challenges of ageing - all with warmth, wit, and a refreshingly honest perspective.

Espionage is a witty medium to discuss the complexity of love in Black Bag, a sophisticated spy thriller following married agents George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) and Kathryn St. Jean (Cate Blanchett).

When Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel premiered in 2014, it quickly became a defining film for visual design. Beyond its distinctive cinematography and set design, its costume choices, led by Milena Canonero, have left a lasting impact on fashion as a whole. A decade later, its influence can be seen in collections, campaigns, and styling choices across the industry.