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Dark academia, spooky season, and pumpkin spice; October is associated with vastly different aesthetics, but today we will recommend some cozy love stories you can enjoy during the Autumn season! Love Story When Oliver Barrett and Jenny Cavilleri fall in love at first sight, they defeat all odds and the protests of his overbearing father to get married, not caring that they come from different backgrounds. However, their new-found happiness comes to a halt when Jenny discovers that she has a terminal illness. Available on NowTV. Tortilla Soup Based on Ang Lee's Eat Drink Man Woman, Tortilla Soup tells the story of Martin Naranjo, a recently-widowed chef and his three daughters as they navigate their romantic and familial bonds in the only way that makes sense to them. Available on Amazon Prime Video. An Autumn Tale In the last chapter of Rohmer's "Tales of The Four Seasons", Magali is a 40 year old vineyard and widow. Her best friends, Rosine and Isabelle, make separate plans to get her dating again and hilarity ensues when they take peculiar approaches to find her the perfect man. Available on MUBI UK. You’ve Got Mail This one feels like an obvious choice, but you could never go wrong with the classics. In this Nora Ephron masterpiece, business rivals Katherine Kelly and Joe Fox end up falling for each other when they start talking anonymously in an online chat room. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

The Venice biennale is always an event that comprises films we know will make the screens in the following year. With this year's Editions coming to an end, we thought it would be time to do a recap on the festival's hot highlights. Golden Lion Winner Starting off with the Golden Lion Winner, Laura Poitras presents their newest film All the Beauty and the Bloodshed. The documentary follows the story of the artist, photographer, and activist Nan Goldin while trying to hold the Slackers family accountable for the opioid crisis. The film was amazingly received in Venice, and critics say that it is one to look out for. Silver Lion Winner No less important, Saint Omer won the Silver Lion. This is Alice Diop’s fiction debut and promises to be such an impactful film. “Saint-Omer court of law. Young novelist Rama attends the trial of Laurence Coly, a young woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter. As the trial continues, the words of the accused and witness testimonies will shake Rama’s convictions and call into question our own judgment ." (La Biennale Di Venezia 2022) Silver Lion Winner – Best Director Luca Guadagnino wins the silver lion for Best Director with Bones And All. The film depicts Maren a young woman learning how to live on the margins of society meets Lee an intense and disenfranchised drifter. Together they will go for a thousand-mile odyssey. ( La Biennale Di Venezia 2022) Receiving an eight-point five minutes standing ovation, Bones And All have been receiving a generally great reaction. Although, due to its grotesque style and figurative cannibalism, some have said not able to watch it. With a great cast to bring this story to life (including Timothée Chalamet), Taylor Russell’s performance has been highly acclaimed, winning her the MARCELLO MASTROIANNI AWARD, for Best Young Actress. Other Highly Awaited Films Beyond all the films mentioned above, here are other highly awaited films that have been making noise in the public. Blonde Blonde the film that depicts Marylin Monroe's life, was one of the most anticipated films in this year's biennale. With a 14min standing ovation, and an amazing performance by Ana de Armas, Blonde still created some controversy among the critics. Questions around the direction, and how Marilyn Monroe was depicted in this film were raised, leaving the audience wondering about Marylin’s agency and her life beyond her relationships. Don't Worry Darling Talking about controversy, Don’t Worry Darling was one of the most talked about films during this year's festivals. Independently of what was happening behind cameras and on the red carpet, Florence Pugh's performance was once again loved and praised. Some have even said, that from all of her performances this one must be one of the best. The Whale “A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.” ( La Biennale Di Venezia 2022) The whale is a film that came to stay. With an amazing performance from Brendan Fraser and the Strangers Things star Sadie Sink it is believed that this film will receive many awards, including a possible Oscar nomination. Even though it also received some ok critics, most of them were filled with great opinions and praise. Films To Look Out For The Eternal Daughter The Eternal Daughter is another film from the british Director Joanna Hogg. After the success of Souvenier and Souvenier II Hoggs newest film is a must watch. Cointaining some horror elements we are taken on a melancholic journey, that Stars Tilda Swinton as both the mother and the daughter. Blue Jean Blue jean is the debut of the british Director Georgia Oakley. The film is set in the 1980's when Tatcher was prime minister and section 28 was installed. Touching on relevant issues like sexuality and identity, Blue Jean depicts the journey of a Queer teacher, through this politcal landscape. While there is discussion around some elements in the film that could be more developed and/or answered, Oakley’s films has won the audience award at Giornate Degli Autori with outstanding reviews. It is widely accepted that this is a key film to add to our watchlist. Wolf And Dog Wolf and dog was the Giornate Degli Autori Directors winner. It is the fiction debut of the Portuguese Director Claudia Varejão and brings up questions of querness and gender expectations in those that are brought up in an Island setting. Even though, there are critiques around the film’s length (being too long) and the portrayl of characters emotions, its inovative style and freshness makes Claudia Varejão a director to look out for.

'Nope' has us loving unique sci-fi and alien films that borrow from other genres, check out some of our recs! Attack The Block A group of teens from a South London housing estate must team up with their neighbours to protect their neighbourhood (and potentially Earth) from a terrifying alien invasion. Available on Amazon Prime Video. They Live In 80's LA, a wanderer named Nada discovers a pair of sunglasses capable of showing the world the way it truly is. Nada discovers that the media and government are comprised of subliminal messages and that most of the social elite are skull faced aliens bent on world domination. Available to rent on Youtube. Galaxy Quest The has-been stars of a 1980s sci-fi show find themselves enlisted by aliens for help. The aliens believe that the cast’s heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the cast members for help in their quest to defeat their enemy alien warlord. Available to rent on Youtube. Men In Black After encountering an otherworldly being, an NYPD cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret alien-fighting organization: the Men in Black. Agent Kay and new recruit Agent Jay find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies. Available on NowTV. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With the women's Euros final happening tonight, we're looking at female athletes on film! A League Of Their Own Post World War II, an all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest. Sisters Dottie and Kit spar with each other, their scout Ernie and has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way up. Available to rent on Youtube. I, Tonya Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises to fame despite struggles in her home life. She rises up the ranks of U.S. figure skating until her career is threatened as her ex-husband re-enters her life. Available to rent on Youtube. Fighting With My Family Paige and Zak are children of wrestlers who dream of following in their parent's footsteps. They are ecstatic when they get the opportunity to try out for the WWE. When only Paige earns a spot in the training program, she must learn to leave her loved ones behind and face this new world alone. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Bend it Like Beckham Jess, the 18-year-old daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not allowed to play football. When playing casually one day, her skills impress Jules who convinces Jess to join her semi-pro team. Jess struggles to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with romantic feelings for her coach. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

The heat hasn't given up and we're suffering, time to dive deeper into the hottest films on record! Holes Stanley Yelnats' family is cursed with bad luck. Falsely sentenced to months at Camp Green Lake, he and his campmates are forced to dig holes to 'build character'. What their warden doesn't tell them, is that they are digging in search of treasure hidden somewhere in the desert that may be the answer to the Yelnats misfortune. Available on DisneyPlus. Falling Down On his daughter’s scorching hot birthday, unemployed and divorced William “D-Fens” Foster tries to reach his ex-wifes home to see his daughter. The unstable man becomes so frustrated with the various problems he sees in the world that he begins to lash out violently. Available to rent on Youtube. Sunshine In 2057, the sun is dying out causing Earth to be threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is assigned the task of saving the sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to ensure the mission is completed. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Apocalypse Now In the middle of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent to Cambodia on a dangerous mission. His goal is to locate - and eliminate a mysterious Green Beret renegade Colonel who has been leading his men on illegal guerrilla missions. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With Pride month wrapping up earlier this week, we're doing a part 2 of LGBTQ+ film recs! Rocketman A young Reginald is a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music and soon after completing school, he begins to perform music at his local pubs. He soon meets music manager John Reid, who helps his career while causing chaos in his personal life. Available on Amazon Prime Video. The Handmaiden In Japanese-occupied 1930s Korea, a young woman is hired by a con-man to act as a handmaiden to an isolated Japanese heiress. The con-man plan: to pose as a Japanese count and seduce the heiress, convince her to elope with him, steal her fortune, and leave her in a madhouse. The plan takes a turn when the women seem to develop some unexpected emotions. Available on Netflix. The Half of It A reserved, straight-A Chinese-American student is hired by the inarticulate but kind school jock to impress the girl whom, unknown to him, they both are crushing on. The unlikely pair develop a kinship and Ellie learns to accept herself. Available on Netflix. Shiva Baby A college student attends a family shiva where she encounters her parents, ex-girlfriend and her sugar daddy and his family. Shiva Baby's anxiety-inducing pacing and dialogue explore what it's like to navigate the world as a young, lost, bisexual woman. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With the internet buzzing over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbies 'Barbie', we're looking at some other game and toy inspired films. Clue Six dinner guests are blackmailed and invited to an secluded mansion by a man who knows a secret from each of their pasts. As they arrive, each is handed a weapon, at which point the lights are switched off and the blackmailer is killed. Can the six dinner guests discover the murderer before the body count rises? Available on Amazon Prime Video. Mars Attack A large army of Martian aliens visit Earth and meet the American president under peaceful pretences. They soon reveal their true intent when they start attacking Earth's cities. Available to rent on YouTube. Small Soldiers When a group of toy action figures are enhanced using missile technology, they soon begin to take their battle programming a little too seriously. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Toy Story Cowboy doll Woody becomes jealous when his position as his owner Andy's favourite toy is threatened by the new Buzz Light-year action figure. As Andy's family moves to a new hone, Woody and Buzz must escape the clutches of neighbourhood delinquent Sid Phillips and reunite with their beloved owner. Available on DisneyPlus.

We thought it was time to share some films that you've been told not to watch but are secretly pretty good. Jawbreaker The plan to kidnap Liz, one of the most popular girls of Reagan High School, goes horribly wrong when her three friends, Courtney, Marcie and Julie, three of Reagan High School's most popular girls, plan to kidnap another member of their clique: Liz. Things go wrong when Liz chokes to death on a jaw-breaker. The leader, Courtney, will stop at nothing to keep their secret. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video. Showgirls A young drifter called Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley) arrives in Las Vegas with barely any belongings but a dream to become the city's top showgirl. As she begins clawing and pushing her way to the top, she begins to wonder if it's all worth it. Available on MUBI. Cruel Intentions Cruel, rich city girl Kathryn makes a bet with her equally unbearable stepbrother Sebastian to sleep with the new headmaster's daughter: Annette. If he succeeds, he'll win the one prize he hasn't been able to quite grasp. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Sebastian really begins to fall for Annette. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Starship Troopers A thinly veiled satire of Western military, Starship Troopers has seen new life in recent years. In the future, Johnny Rico and his friends join the Mobile Infantry. Rico progresses from recruit to eventual officer against the backdrop of an war between mankind and a spider-like species known as “the Bugs”. Available on DisneyPlus. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

We're over a week into Pride month, so we're sharing some beloved LGBTQ+ classics! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Newly engaged couple Brad and Janet's tire goes flat during a storm, leading them to seek shelter in the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The scientist encourages them to shed their innocence and introduces them to his creepy cohorts. Via electrifying dances and songs, the Frank - N - Furter unveils his latest experiment: a perfect male named 'Rocky'. Available on DisneyPlus+ Pride In the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher leads the UK and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is striking. Realising that they share a common enemy, gay and lesbian activists show their support during that summer's Londons Gay Pride March. Available on Netflix. But I'm A Cheerleader Megan considers herself the typical all-American girl. She's a cheerleader, does well in school and has a football player boyfriend. Problem is, she isn't crazy about him, she doesn't even like kissing him. Her conservative parents send her to a 'sexual redirection' camp, meant to 'cure her'. Megan is confused, but soon meets a rebellious lesbian who could help her find herself. Available on Amazon Prime Video. All About My Mother Manuela, a single mother in Madrid, loses her son Esteban on his birthday in a car accident. Overcome with grief, she travels to Barcelona to search for the boy's father and inform him of the death of the son he never knew he had. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With the UK celebrating Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee, we're charting films that explore the highs and lows of various monarchies. The King's Speech After his brother abdicates, King George VI (the father of Queen Elizabeth II) reluctantly takes the throne. Considered unfit to rule, he tries to overcome his speech impediment with the help of unorthodox speech therapist Lionel Logue. With strange techniques, George attempts to make himself worthy of leading his country. Available on Netflix. The Favourite In early 18th century England, Queen Anne falls sick while her aide Sarah Churchill oversees the country's urgent matters. Their relationship is more complex than it first appears: involving emotions that become complicated when Sarah's social-climbing cousin Abigail arrives and attempts to become the Queen's new favourite. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and AppleTV. Marie Antoinette In 1770, ill-fated 15-year-old Austrian archduchess Marie Antoinette weds a French royal. Becoming queen at just 19, she is pressured to bear an heir. Sofia Coppola's candy-coloured, pop-filled film charts Marie's luxurious reign and the ultimate fall of Versailles. Available on Netflix. Spencer Over a weekend in the early 90's, the marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Rumours suffocate Diana, who attempts to put them aside for the Christmas festivities at the queen's estate. But Diana must face a decision: will she stay on the path that will one day see her become queen? Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With this year's Cannes Film Festival drawing to a close, we're wrapping up all of the highlights and acquisition gossip! So strap in, sit back, and soak in the best moments of this year's festival. Ruben Östlund's Triangle of Sadness won this year's Palme d'Or! Baz Luhrmann's much-discussed Elvis received a 12-minute standing ovation at its premiere. Tom Cruise received an honorary Palme d'Or?! Anne Hathaway doesn't age. Acquisition News We've made a list of notable acquisitions, but please remember that this list is not exhaustive! NEON Broker (Hirozaku Kore-eda) Enys Men (Mark Jenkin) Moonage Daydream (Brett Morgen) Crimes of the Future (David Cronenberg) MUBI Decision to Leave (Park Chan Wook) Aftersun (Charlotte Wells) The Five Devils (Lea Mysiuis) A24 God's Creatures (Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer) Showing Up (Kelly Reichardt) The Stars at Noon (Claire Denis) Netflix Pain Hustlers (David Yates) MGM Three Thousand Years of Longing (George Miller) Focus Features Armageddon Time (James Gray) SONY All The People I'll Never Be/ Return to Seoul (Davy Chou) One Fine Morning (Mia Hansen-Love) IFC Films Corsage (Marie Kreutzer) RMN (Cristian Mungui, All That Breathes (Shaunak Sen) Unacquired Triangle of Sadness (Ruben Ostlend) Hunt (Lee Jung Jae) Brother and Sister (Arnaud Desepchlin) Tori and Lokita (Dardenne Brothers) What was your favourite moment from this year's Cannes film festival?

With the buzz around Cannes, we've found ourselves curious about revisiting some French films. Diving into foreign film can be intimidating, so for this week's #WhatToWatch, we're giving you a brief introduction to French cinema! 🎥 🇫🇷 Amelie Adorable daydreamer Amelie, a young waitress in Paris, decides to help others. She becomes a matchmaker and giver, but does she have the courage to approach the handsome stranger she meets and start her own love story? Available on Netflix. La Haine After a night of riots in which their friend is tortured by the police, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around Paris waiting for updates. They find a gun lost by the police and threaten to kill a cop if their friend does not make it. Available on Amazon Prime Video. The Triplets of Belleville Elderly Frenchwoman Madame Souza becomes the centre of international intrigue when her grandson, Champion, is kidnapped during the Tour de France. Joined by her dog, Bruno, Souza sets off to find Champion and teams up with three ex-vaudeville performer sisters. Available on ITV Hub. Titane A young woman who had a titanium plate fitted in her head as a child embarks on a murder spree involving her fetish for cars. Following the series of unexplained crimes, a retired firefighter finds his son who has been missing for 10 years. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.