As we approach the 2026 Oscars ceremony, our editors are here to tell you their favourite film and TV of the last year as we look towards Reel Talk’s 2026 Alternative Oscars.
Category: Film
Possession (1981) – An Anti-Valentine’s Day Film
Ava Bibb recommends some anti-Valentine’s Day viewing.
Valentine’s Day 2026 Poll Results
The results for Reel Talk’s 2026 Valentine’s Day Poll are in!
Saving Face: The “Love” under Social Pressure – Valentine’s Day special
Rowan Li explores how Saving Face (2004) tenderly follows two generations of women as they struggle with love, identity, and the pressure to “save face.”
We Live In Time – favourite film for Valentine’s Day
Sonia Naorozy discusses ‘We Live In Time’ as their favourite film for Valentine’s Day, taking us on a walk through some of the film’s iconic shooting spots.
Handle With Care: Short Films Celebration
Sonia Naorozy discusses the ‘Handle With Care’ season at the Warwick Arts Centre and the special selection of short films screened as part of this season from the Coventry Phoenix Film Festival.
The Reel Talk Zine – Seasonal Horror
The third edition of the Reel Talk zine is finally here!
Rewriting the Biopic: The Radical Form of Mishima
Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) unfolds as a hypnotic, boldly unconventional biopic that pieces together life, art and ideology into a striking portrait of a divided man’s inner psyche.
Judy: A Film That Broke My Heart, Then Put it Back Together Again
A heartfelt review of Renée Zellweger’s stunning performance as Judy Garland in the biopic Judy (2019).
Center Stage: The Tragic Life of China’s Beloved Movie Star, Ruan Lingyu
Compelling in its craft, director Kwan’s Center Stage (1991) delves into the public and private life of legendary film star Ruan Lingyu, grappling with themes of identity, gender and stardom.
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