A little post-LFF reflection, a few October recommendations and your latest film fix.

View this in your browser. The Monthly Reel: October 2026 The BFI London Film Festival may be over, but I'm still working my way through my thoughts and reviews. Check out this month's Letter From The Editor for an insight into LFF 2026. Below you'll find a few primetime picks for October in film. Stay critical, cinephiles – Jen F. Primetime (2026) Review: When Justice Becomes Entertainment Primetime dramatises the rise and fall of To Catch a Predator, the hugely popular segment on Dateline NBC that ran between 2004 and 2007. Hosted by the suave but enigmatic Chris Hansen, the show walked a fine line between investigative journalism and pious vigilantism as it exposed men pursuing encounters with minors across the United States. Primetime is inspired by … Read more Andrew Garfield gets down and dirty to lead the peasants' revolt. THE UPRISING Keke Palmer leads Boots Riley's colourful anti-capitalist feature. I LOVE BOOSTERS Taika Waititi's bold take on Kazuo Ishiguro’s subtle novel. KLARA AND THE SUN Gentle Monster (2026) Review: When the Monster Shares Your Bed When her husband is arrested for an unspeakable crime, a woman must decide whether she can continue living in the illusion of a happy family. Gentle Monster is a fitting title for a film that operates in the murky grey between good and evil. Philip Weiss (Laurence Rupp) possesses an extensive collection of illegal imagery of children. Tall, handsome and … Read more NOVEMBER UK RELEASES Godzilla Minus Zero | Misty Green | Wild Horse Nine | La Bola Negra | Fjord | Ebenezer | Josephine | I Play Rocky... and much more.     Unsubscribe | Manage your subscription