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Jason Isaacs Interview: "The Salt Path", Nature, Love and the Meaning of Life
Jason Isaacs speaks to Outside the Spotlight about "The Salt Path", the importance of nature, human connection, community and the film's wider reflections on love, kindness and what it means to live a meaningful life.

Alex Leptos
2 days ago5 min read


"The Weight" (2026) Movie Review: Ethan Hawke And Russell Crowe Lead Throwback Survival Thriller
"The Weight" (2026) is a tense, atmospheric survival thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, blending old-school grit with themes of greed, morality and survival.

Alex Leptos
Sep 103 min read


'Tornado' Movie Review: John Maclean’s Samurai-Western Is a Slow-Burning, Blood-Soaked Return to Form
'Tornado' is a moody samurai-Western from 'Slow West' director John Maclean- set in 1790s Scotland, it’s a stunning, slow-burn thriller with standout performances from Kōki and Tim Roth.

Alex Leptos
Jun 16, 20253 min read


'The Phoenician Scheme' Review: Another Wes Anderson's Visual Masterpiece- But Is It Style Over Substance?
Wes Anderson’s 'The Phoenician Scheme' is a vibrant, visually striking film packed with quirky characters and a star-studded cast. But beneath the candy-coloured palette, does the story truly hold up? Dive into Outside the Spotlight's review to find out.

Alex Leptos
Jun 6, 20252 min read


REVIEW: 'Mickey 17' (2025): Bong Joon-ho's Oddball Sci-Fi Comedy With Robert Pattinson Is A Quirky And Bold... Masterpiece?
Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 stars Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette , Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Anamaria Vartolomei and...

Alex Leptos
Feb 16, 20253 min read


'Nosferatu' 2024 Review: Robert Eggers' Dark, Atmospheric Reimagining of the Vampire Classic
Nosferatu oozes with undeniable passion as Robert Eggers realises the vision that he has been working on for years.

Alex Leptos
Jan 2, 20253 min read


REVIEW: The Exorcist: Believer (2023)
Is the Exorcist sequel trilogy worth believing in?

Alex Leptos
Nov 19, 20233 min read


REVIEW: 'The Batman' (2022), directed by Matt Reeves
I normally wouldn't post "mainstream" movie reviews here but I'm making an exception on this occasion. “I am the shadows” Batman says...

Alex Leptos
Mar 6, 20225 min read
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