"Director Nicole Pott & cinematographer Paul Mortlock show restraint by using lighting and shadow to portray what each character is feeling, even when there is no dialogue" Matt Tilt reviews BETWEEN BREATH & SILENCE www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

Enola Holmes has landed on Prime along with its sequel, but did you know that is was partly shot in the Midlands? Find out where in our list of 10 historical films made in the region www.midlandsmovies.com/10-historica...

Rebel Light: Radical Visions of Britain on Film invites audiences to rethink how stories of place, identity, and power are made — and who gets to make them Every Wednesday at BRIG Cafe, The Warehouse, Birmingham (27 May: Traces Left) www.tickettailor.com/events/stuar...

A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation during World War II - Steven Spielberg's war drama Empire Of The Sun (1987) gets a unique one-off screening across Cineworld cinemas on 27 May 2026 www.cineworld.co.uk/films/spielb...

Acclaimed Japanese video-game adaptation EXIT 8 arrives on UK Blu-Ray on June 29. Angelique Ritter reviews this twisted psychological horror www.midlandsmovies.com/review-of-ex...

Jacob Poole headed to the great Beeston Film Festival in Nottinghamshire. Check out his thoughts on one of the region's most loved annual events www.midlandsmovies.com/a-day-at-the...

"A wonderful short film with a cosy atmosphere reminiscent of an iconic era in the Birmingham music scene, and a witty plot that will amuse" Angie Ritter reviews new local short SURFING from Duane Adamoli www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

The Precious Gems film club presents a screening of NOMADLAND - where a woman drifts through a van-based life after losing her home Tmrw 24 May at the Rock and Roll Brewhouse in Birmingham www.eventbrite.com/e/precious-g...

ARTS JOB VACANCY via Filmwire Writing East Midlands is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the region’s literature agency into the next chapter of its story. Apply by tmrw Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11.59 pm www.artsderbyshire.org.uk/news/jobs-tr...

We went behind the scenes on upcoming historical epic THE PRETENDER which was being shot in Staffordshire. Set in 1497, it explores an alternative history around one of the famous 'Princes in the Tower'. Read about our journey into the past www.midlandsmovies.com/a-battle-to-...

Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with estranged best friend Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance Fri 23-28 May Northampton Filmhouse 29 May-4 June MAC Birmingham

"A fast paced but muddled film" Matt Tilt reviews ENOLA HOLMES which has just returned to Netflix UK www.midlandsmovies.com/review-of-en...

Table seats SOLD OUT! Thanks for showing support for the Midlands Movies Awards 10th year. You can still head down as we have plenty of balcony seats available. Nominees, supporters, cast, crew or just a film fan? Then join us for another great night! www.midlandsmovies.com/awards-tickets

"Duane Adamoli and Harry Clarke have created a wonderful short film that will amuse all its viewers." ★★★★★ Angie Ritter reviews West Midlands short SURFING www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want - a screening of the Spice Girls' movie Spice World this Sat 23 May at The Old Crown in Birmingham Why not spice up your life with a whole day of partying with films, concerts, DJs & drinks 1212events.mockingbirdcinema.com/events/mocki...

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want - a screening of the Spice Girls' movie Spice World this Sat 23 May at The Old Crown in Birmingham Why not spice up your life with a whole day of partying with films, concerts, DJs & drinks 1212events.mockingbirdcinema.com/events/mocki...

"It takes enough risks to sit well between the gothic excesses of Burton’s Batman and the dark realism of the Nolan-verse" Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN is available to watch on ITVX this month www.midlandsmovies.com/review-of-th...

Journey Film Club presents All of Us Strangers at Birmingham LGBT Centre, B5 6EW Birmingham Pride Weekend Screening this Thurs 21 May 2026 www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/bir...

With The Mandolorian & Grogu film set to drop later this month, did you know the Midlands' many connections to Star Wars? Find out more about actors, directors, toy-makers & death star roundabouts(!) on our Midlands Movies Map: www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-mov...

ARTS JOB VACANCY via Filmwire BritAsia in Broad Street Birmingham seek a Production Editor & Camera Operator. Role includes working as a member of the production department as an offline & online editor and assembling of footage Apply here: britasia.tv/jobs/?goal=0...

With our coverage and annual awards, we already know of the amazing film talent in this region so why not take your projects to the UK's largest film festival - the BFI London Film Fest. Applications open until Friday 22 May www.bfi.org.uk/explore-our-...

Our Land takes us viewers into the heart of the ‘Right to Roam’ movement as it embarks on a provocative trail of trespass, campaigning and education. Catch it until Thurs 21 May at Kinema In The Woods Lincs and 22-28 May at Derby QUAD

A school teacher helps illiterate people pen letters they wish to send loved ones but when one of her clients dies, she helps a son find his father Catch Walter Salles' Central Station Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library, Coventry on Weds 20 May www.filmearlsdon.org.uk

We've updated our Midlands Movie Map with new locations associated with JRR Tolkien, Star Wars, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, The Lost King, The Firm (1989), Thunderball & many more! www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-mov...

Jacob Poole headed to the recent 2026 Beeston Film Fest. Check out what he thought of one of the region's best festivals and its support for national, international and local filmmaking www.midlandsmovies.com/a-day-at-the...

POWER STATION charts the turbulent journey of 2 artists who set out to take their street off the grid, kickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution St Peters R C Church, Royal Leamington Spa Weds 20 May 7pm www.eventbrite.com/e/power-stat...

The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they’ll have an inheritance when he dies THE CHRISTOPHERS screens in the region 22 May-4 Jun Malvern Theatres and 29 May-4 Jun Wellington Orbit & Courtyard Hereford

Thinking of joining us celebrating film in the region? Get in quick for a table seat at the Midlands Movies Awards ceremony as they're flying off the shelves! www.midlandsmovies.com/awards-tickets

"The film looks wonderful, with the use of lighting and shadow helping to portray what each character is feeling, even when there is no dialogue. It's not an easy watch, but it's beautifully realised" ★★★★½ Matt Tilt reviews BETWEEN BREATH & SILENCE www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

"There's nothing plastic about it. Mean Girls delivers entertainment for devotees, and hopefully converts a new enthusiasts to its engaging tale of teenage turmoil" MEAN GIRLS comes to Wolverhampton in June. Check our thoughts on this movie adaptation www.midlandsmovies.com/nothing-plas...

Launched in 2023, the Mansfield Town Film Fest has been recognised as a qualifying festival for the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), placing amongst the UK’s most prestigious film awards. Read more about this exciting news and 2026 fest www.midlandsmovies.com/mansfield-to...

Porlock Press film club proudly presents a special 20th anniversary screening of Richard Linklater’s A Scanner Darkly. Tmrw Sun 17 May at 6pm at the Savoy Nottingham savoyonline.co.uk/SavoyNotting...

A live tribute to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Say Shava Shava is a dazzling live music and dance experience that pays tribute to the legendary Bollywood film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as it marks its 25th anniversary Tmrw Sun 17 May at Warwick Arts www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/Un6...

“Delusional Daphne gets kidnapped! But who are the ones who are REALLY suffering?” Kidnapping Delusional Daphne is a new short from first-time Midlands filmmaker Khadijah Islam. FInd out more and watch the full 6-minute short in our new Spotlight www.midlandsmovies.com/kidnapping-d...

A few tickets left for tonight's screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show today Saturday 16th May at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 19:00 - 23:00 Let’s do the Time Warp again with the 1975 music cult classic flatpackfestival.org.uk/event/the-ro...

Tonight! Check out animations and sing-along fun at Walsgrave Community Cinema at Sy. Marys in Coventry. Screened films at 2pm and 7pm for children and family. Find out (and guess) what's on later today here: www.coventryrocks.co.uk/things-to-do...

"Rose Glass is still an exciting creator, but this is a quintessential difficult second film" says Matt Tilt Check out his full review as LOVE LIES BLEEDING arrives on Netflix UK www.midlandsmovies.com/review-of-lo...

"The three leads are outstanding & are the film’s greatest strength. These resilient women are at different stages on their career, showing how the culture was both engrained whilst continuing against new staff members" BOMBSHELL lands on Prime UK this month www.midlandsmovies.com/review-of-bo...

A run-of-the-mill grass field in Staffordshire set the stage for an epic encounter between 15th century armies for new Midlands film The Pretender, and we visited the set to discover more... www.midlandsmovies.com/a-battle-to-...

Did you know many of the original Star Wars toys were made in Leicester? Spoon Jar Films are seeking to find not-so-well-known "Palitoy Pit" - which contains the remnants of vintage SW figures - just in time for the 50th anniversary of A New Hope youtu.be/A33ixq8YZB0

"A wonderful short with a technical skill as good as any local film you’re likely to see" We review LACUNA from Midlands director Sophie Black www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

"From its unrestrained ferocity and rapid bouts of bloodshed, Sisu delivers a host of entertaining cult-film-inspired action in a fury of aggressive slaughter!" SISU is available on Channel 4. Check our thoughts on one of the best action flicks of 2023 www.midlandsmovies.com/review-of-sisu

THE CHRISTOPHERS is directed by Steven Soderbergh & sees artist Ian McKellen drifting into seclusion before his children work with a forger to secure an inheritance for themselves 15-21 May at Broadway Notts, Phoenix Leicester, Derby Quad, Warwick Arts & Northampton Filmhouse

"It’s a film about appreciating those around you – family by blood or other means – and saying what needs to be said when the chance is there. Even if the words never quite feel right" ★★★★½ We check out Midlands short BETWEEN BREATH & SILENCE www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

Writer Jacob Poole headed down to the well-respected - and good friends of ours - Beeston Film Festival 2026. Find out what it's all about, what they checked out and the fest's commitment to championing local films - plus a whole lot more! www.midlandsmovies.com/a-day-at-the...

First Christmas is a dark comedy with a festive edge and will be presented at the Cannes Film Market by its Shrewsbury producer Luke Allen. Led by a strong ensemble including Mark Addy, Eleanor Tomlinson & Ian McNeice, find out more here: www.midlandsmovies.com/shrewsbury-f...

THE SABLED RITE is a chilling tale of superstition & the supernatural from local production team Mr. Stitch Films. Blending historical & folk horror & psychological terror you can check out the new trailer right here youtu.be/q65V2DAn5jI

Check out the one-of-a-kind silent masterpiece MY GRANDMOTHER (1929) with a brand new live score by Stephen Horne & Meg Morley Tmrw evening 14 May at Birmingham Botanical Gardens flatpackfestival.org.uk/event/my-gra...

Check the full nominations for our 10th anniversary Midlands Movies Awards. Amazing talent on show! Come join us in Leicester to find out who wins go at our red carpet ceremony on Saturday 27th June www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-mov...

"Its much more than nice – it’s a big slice of retro-influenced cool with stylish direction, a sophisticated script and a set of trendy performances from Crowe & Gosling" THE NICE GUYS lands on Prime UK this month www.midlandsmovies.com/review-of-th...