Film tip: Plein Soleil – a stylish French classic returns in 4K

Film tip: Plein Soleil – a stylish French classic returns in 4K

A restored 1960 European thriller in dazzling 4K. Charismatic Alain Delon masks sinister intentions under the Mediterranean sun. This sleek adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley still stings with beauty and menace.

 

Film details

  • Title: Plein Soleil (1960)
  • Premiere: 10 July 1960
  • Director: René Clément
  • Runtime: 113 min
  • Theatres:

 

What’s the vibe?

A glossy European thriller drenched in Mediterranean light yet pulsing with psychological tension. It’s elegant, unsettling and utterly hypnotic.

 

Trailer

Check out the trailer below.

 

 

Why you might like it

  • Eyes: Sun-dappled Italian vistas and cool cinematography that'll linger long after the credits.
  • Heart: A morally ambiguous lead you can’t look away from — oddly magnetic and disturbing.
  • Mind: A cat‑and‑mouse game that peels back charm to expose a darker undercurrent.

 

Scene to watch for

The yacht sequence brings tension to the surface as Delon’s Tom Ripley shifts from suave companion to calculating predator against the backdrop of sparkling waters.

 

Recommended pairing

  • A simple cheese plate with fresh fruit and crisp bread
  • A stroll along a sunlit canal or waterside after the film

 

Need-to-knows

  • Spoken in French (with some Italian and English), with Dutch subtitles
  • Age rating: appropriate for teens and up
  • A newly restored 4K version highlights visual richness
  • No merch tie‑ins; pure timeless cinema
Film tip: On ira , a road trip tale that warms the heart

Film tip: On ira , a road trip tale that warms the heart

An 80-year-old woman, fed up with her illness, embarks on a surprising journey of truth, humour and family. A gentle French dramedy that’ll tug at your heart and raise a smile.

 

Film details

  • Title: On ira
  • Premiere: 3 July 2025
  • Director: Enya Baroux
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Theatres:
  • Language & subtitles: French spoken, Dutch subtitled
  • Age rating: 9+
  • Visual & thematic hooks: heartwarming comedy, family dynamics, road trip, end-of-life conversation

 

What’s the vibe?

A tender yet lightly comic journey that combines bittersweet emotion with candid humour, as an elderly matriarch takes charge of her final wishes — but not before surprising her family.

 

Trailer

Check out the trailer below.

 

Why you might like it

  • For the eyes: pastoral French landscapes and sunlit road trip vistas that soothe and delight
  • For the heart: authentic family moments, gentle humour and a touching tale of agency
  • For the mind: thoughtful reflections on life, illness and end-of-life choices, handled with care

 

Scene to watch for

The lakeside picnic scene, where grandma’s quirky storytelling and her nurse’s reactions strike an unexpectedly moving chord — a moment of levity turning into emotional clarity.

 

Recommended pairing

  • A comforting plate of cheese and herb savoury tart with a glass of sparkling elderflower drink
  • A slow evening walk in the park afterwards, to digest both the food and the film’s gentle introspection

 

Need-to-knows

  • French audio with Dutch subtitles
  • Modest merch likely available (posters at theatres)
  • Suitable for anyone aged nine and above — deals with serious themes in a light-hearted way

 

Film tip: 28 Years Later opens with thrills and screams

Film tip: 28 Years Later opens with thrills and screams

Nearly three decades after the original outbreak, a new horror unfolds on a quarantined island. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to drag us back into the nightmare, with sprinting zombies and no time to blink.

 

Film details

  • Title: 28 Years Later
  • Premiere: 19 June 2025
  • Director: Danny Boyle
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Theatres:

 

What’s the vibe?

Bleak, brutal, and fast-paced. The third film in the 28 Days/Weeks saga pushes the horror even deeper with a chilling story set on an island that has become both refuge and trap. The infected don’t moan—they sprint.

 

Trailer

Check out the trailer below.

 

Why you might like it

  • For your eyes: Desolate landscapes, claustrophobic compounds, and a constant sense of threat.
  • For your heart: Characters clinging to hope and humanity while surrounded by death.
  • For your mind: The ethical questions of survival—what’s left of civilisation when the rules collapse?

 

Scene to watch for

The crossing from the safe zone to the mainland. Let’s just say, things don’t stay quiet for long—and the panic spreads faster than the virus.

 

Recommended pairing

Before the film, grab something comforting—like fries or your favourite chocolate bar. You’ll want a little joy before the despair sets in.

 

Need-to-knows

  • Language: English with Dutch subtitles
  • Age rating: 16+ for intense horror and violence
  • Merchandise: None, but maybe dust off your 28 Days Later hoodie if you still have one
Film tip: F1 The Movie puts Brad Pitt back in the driver’s seat

Film tip: F1 The Movie puts Brad Pitt back in the driver’s seat

Brad Pitt hits the gas as a former F1 star pulled back onto the track for one last shot at glory. Think Top Gun: Maverick on four wheels—fueled by adrenaline, rivalry, and a Hans Zimmer soundtrack.

 

Film details

  • Premiere: 26 June 2025
  • Director: Joseph Kosinski
  • Runtime: 155 min
  • Theatres:

 

What’s the vibe?

It’s big, it’s loud, and it’s fuelled by pure cinema spectacle. F1 The Movie is what happens when Hollywood stars collide with real race weekends—yes, Pitt actually drove the circuits. With a roaring score by Hans Zimmer and stunning visuals, this is your pit-stop for pure escapism.

 

Trailer

Check out the trailer below.

 

Why you might like it

  • Your eyes: Roaring engines, real racetracks, and cockpit-level cinematography.
  • Your heart: A comeback tale that mixes grit, regret and redemption.
  • Your mind: A peek inside the psyche of elite racers and the pressure-cooker world of F1.

 

Scene to watch for

The moment Sonny Hayes (Pitt) locks eyes with his young rival on the grid—past and future meet in one charged stare before the lights go out.

 

Recommended pairing

Mix yourself a citrusy drink and snack on something fast, messy and satisfying. Then buckle up and enjoy the ride from your sofa or cinema seat.

 

Need-to-knows

  • Language: English with Dutch subtitles
  • Rating: 6+
  • Fun fact: Pitt’s co-star Damson Idris trained in real F1 simulators for the role
Film tip: Materialists is your new favourite New York romcom

Film tip: Materialists is your new favourite New York romcom

She’s a matchmaker who’s nailed the formula for the perfect couple—until her own love life gets in the way. Can you really plan for romance, or does fate prefer a plot twist?

 

Film details

 

What’s the vibe?

It’s glossy, sharp, and full of heart—think 90s romcom meets real-world heartbreak. Following her thoughtful debut Past Lives, Celine Song switches lanes with this stylish comedy about ambition, love, and the curated chaos of dating in NYC. Dakota Johnson leads a charming triangle with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in excellent form.

 

Trailer

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Why you might like it

  • For your eyes: Manhattan backdrops, wedding montages, and some seriously enviable wardrobes.
  • For your heart: Torn between a fairytale match and a complicated ex—Lucy’s journey hits close to home.
  • For your mind: A clever look at modern dating expectations, algorithms, and what makes a relationship actually work.

 

Scene to watch for

The rooftop confrontation where Lucy’s picture-perfect future begins to unravel. Expect great lighting, honest tears, and a line that’ll echo in your head on the ride home.

 

Recommended pairing

Go for bubbles and something bite-sized—mini cupcakes, olives, or dumplings. Anything that says “cocktail hour with regrets.”

 

Need-to-knows

  • Language: English with Dutch subtitles
  • Age rating: 12+ for relationship themes
  • Merchandise: Nothing official, but expect Instagram to be flooded with quotes and outfits

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