Reel Perspectives December 19, 2025 Adam Saunders' latest political satire, Re-election , was theatrically released in October and is now available on streaming platforms. This heartwarming comedy is filled with laugh-out-loud moments, but at its core, conveys a more profound message of personal responsibility, empathy, hope, and self-acceptance.   The film follows Jimmy Bauer (director-writer-producer Saunders), who is stuck in the past and whose stunning loss in the race fo

Reel Perspectives December 13, 2025 Angel Studios released a captivating new trailer for their powerful film, I Was A Stranger," set to hit theaters on January 9, 2026.  The film stars Omar Sy (Lupin), Yasmine Al Massri, and Yahya Mahayni, and is written and directed by Brandt Andersen ( Refugee, Everest, Lone Survivor, 2 Guns, Silence ). When a Syrian doctor is forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter, one desperate choice sets off a chain of events that ripples across

Reel Perspectives December 9, 2025 Love and Wine  is the charming South African rom-com that premiered exclusively on Netflix on December 5. Adapted from the Brazilian film Ricos de Amor , the film follows a privileged young man working at his wealthy father's business who traps himself in a lie when he falls in love with a hard-working medical student and tries to convince her that he comes from more humble beginnings like hers. What follows is a comedic whirlwind of chaos a

Reel Perspectives December 5, 2025 Family McMullen , the sequel to Edward Burns ' 1995 indie film The Brothers McMullen , followed three Irish American brothers navigating life, love, and relationships in Long Island, New York. The original film was a huge success, wowing critics and audiences alike and winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Three decades later, Family McMullen made its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on Decmber 6, revisiting a wis

Reel Perspectives November 18, 2025 Get ready for a touch of holiday romance as two-time Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks return to our screens in the holiday romantic film "Merry Little Mystery," exclusively on The Roku Channel on November 19! This Roku Original follows a small-town Secret Santa who unexpectedly finds love in this heartwarming film. Directed by Caroline Labrèche with a screenplay by Casie Tabanou and Alison Spuck, the film follows Natasha Maxwell (Jordi

Reel Perspectives November 6, 2025 The trailer for the highly anticipated biopic about the extraordinary life and career of pop legend Michael Jackson, titled "Michael," was released today. Produced by Lionsgate and Universal Pictures internationally, the film stars Michael's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in his film debut as the iconic artist, chronicling Michael's journey from his childhood leading the Jackson 5 to his meteoric rise as a global superstar, culminating in his tragi

Reel Perspectives October 21, 2025 Did we need a remake of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle? Disney says yes. The 1992 psychological thriller, which starred Annabella Sciorra and Rebecca De Mornay, became a global hit and made many women think twice before inviting nannies into their homes. The new remake set to debut exclusively on Hulu on October 22, is a fresh update of the original film exploring themes of trauma, loss, and moral ambiguity. The film stars Maika Monroe ( Lon