Rehana Nurmahi

What seems to be a somewhat controversial age-gap romance quickly becomes something much more sinister in Rhys Marc Jones’ Black Church Bay.

Infused with the youthful radiance of its cast and director, Sunny Dancer is the kind of coming-of-age film that the world needs right now.

From its debut in 2022, Hulu and FX’s kitchen dramedy The Bear has had fans and critics alike saying “Yes Chef.” Now, our friends in Chicago are serving one last meal, with all episodes of the final…

If there’s anything us Brits are particularly good at, gritty crime dramas are fairly high on the list. That continues to be true with the upcoming release of Cal McMau’s debut feature, Wasteman. S…

Almost three decades since it made Paul Thomas Anderson's name, his debut feature Boogie Nights receives a 4K release from Warner Bros.

From Andrews Scott in Fleabag to Josh O'Connor in Knives Out, our obsession with hot priests continues, but what is it that we love? We explore.

FILMHOUNDS sat down with director Rachel Lee Goldernberg to talk about her new Disney+ film, Swiped, starring Lily James.

Rehana Nurmahi reviews Disney's 'Daredevil: Born Again', delving into the character of Matthew Murdock and Wilson Fisk.

Fifty years on from its release, Chinatown is a film that remains both iconic and controversial. Widely lauded as a ‘film to watch before you die', and celebrated with 11 Oscar nominations upon its release in 1974 (including a win for Best Original…

The Bear is back open for business! With the new season out on Disney+ globally this week, fans are excited to get back in the kitchen, and see what's next for our chefs. Since its debut in 2022, the show has become a global phenomenon, winning over…

How does one follow up the song of the summer? Well, by creating another one, of course! With her second single from her upcoming sixth album, Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter builds on the hype created by ‘Espresso’ to show her versatility as an…

Steamy flings. Forbidden love. Friends becoming lovers. While it may initially seem far-fetched that a show set over 200 years ago in a fictional world could teach us much about modern dating, it would appear that the opposite may well be the case.…

The name Kim’s Convenience is probably not an unfamiliar one. The Netflix comedy, which began airing in 2016, was the breakout for stars like Simu Lui (Shang-Chi) and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (starring as Uncle Iroh in the upcoming Avatar: The Last…

In this op-ed, writer Rehana Nurmahi explores the careers of Charles Melton, Jacob Elordi, Zac Efron, and others in the context of how media teen girls like is often not given the respect it deserves. On the Golden Globes red carpet, Natalie Portman…

Talented, ambitious, and painfully earnest – the 'theatre kid' has long been a source of cinematic ridicule. How did it come to this? With the release of Theatre Camp in cinemas, and Disney+ having just ended its longest-running show, High School…

In this op-ed, writer Rehana Nurmahi discusses how High School Musical: The Musical: The Series portrays teen relationships and how the show's final season brings its legacy full circle. Since its premiere in 2019, High School Musical: The Musical:…

Church provides a community that doesn’t disappear when the lights come up, but one that is set to walk with you through life’s joys and hardships. When I first moved to the town I currently live in, the church I attend would meet in Screen 4 of the…

With the recent release of Disney’s live-action 2023 remake of The Little Mermaid, attention has been drawn back to a film that, in 1989, was already a landmark for the studio. The Little Mermaid was a complete game-changer, bringing Disney back from…

Despite struggling to provide a fresh perspective, Chevalier tells an untold history with grace, poise, and sensuality, flowing much like the music of its eponymous hero. ★★★✰✰ If the name Joseph Bologne doesn’t mean anything to you, don’t feel…

4 May 2023 by REHANA NURMAHI "Polite Society," the directorial film debut from "We Are Lady Parts" creator Nida Manzoor, premiered in UK cinemas on 28 April. The film is centred around aspiring stuntwoman Ria (Priya Kansara), who practises her…