Film Review
James L. Brooks' 'Ella McCay' receives mixed reviews
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James L. Brooks' comedy 'Ella McCay,' starring Emma Mackey as a young politician, has garnered mixed reviews from critics. The film explores themes of idealism and family dysfunction set against a political backdrop in 2008. While praising the ensemble cast, reviewers note its overly sentimental tone and disconnect from real-world politics.
Ramzi Bashour's 'Hot Water' premiered in the US Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, offering a fresh take on the American road movie genre through a mother-son journey. Starring Lubna Azabal as a Lebanese-American professor and Daniel Zolghadri as her teenage son, the film explores family bonds amid cultural clashes during a drive from Indiana to California. Anchored by Azabal's sharp performance, it blends comedy and pathos in quiet, emotional moments.
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J.M. Harper's documentary 'Soul Patrol' examines the U.S. Army's first all-Black special operations team during the Vietnam War. A review published by The Hollywood Reporter on January 25, 2026, describes the film as distinctive and moving.
Urška Djukić’s debut feature 'Little Trouble Girls' has received a positive review as Slovenia's entry for the Oscars. The film explores a shy 16-year-old girl's experiences during a school trip with her girls’ choir. Published on December 4, 2025, the review highlights its tantalizing qualities.
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Director Philipp Döring filmed for two months in the palliative care unit of Berlin's Franziskus Hospital. His documentary »Palliativstation« captures the work of doctor Sebastian Pfrang, who helps terminally ill patients make their final life stage as comfortable as possible. The four-hour film is touching and reassuring at the same time.