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Cinema plans start here. Front Row gives you a quick, clear guide to what’s opening across UK cinemas each month. From Hollywood hits to indie discoveries, as well as an insider guide to the festivals we cover for the blog, it’s film talk for the train, the walk, or the brew break — straight from the team behind TheJackSmit.com and their video series The Journal.<br /><br /><b>Listen to episodes here on your podcast platform of choice, and watch episodes with clips from all featured films across TheJackSmit.com socials.</b>

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Episode thumbnail for Mandalorian, Devil Wears Prada and more - what's on in UK cinemas this May?

May 1, 2026

Mandalorian, Devil Wears Prada and more - what's on in UK cinemas this May?

A big month ahead for UK cinemas, and an even bigger comeback (no, not the return of Star Wars!) - after a few months moonlighting in the film festival world, Jack Smit is back on the day job with us here at TheJackSmit.com. So welcome back, Front Row.<br /><br />🎬 <b>Front Row is produced by TheJackSmit.com, home to film reviews, video essays, and more.</b><br />📺 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/thejacksmit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the video version on YouTube</a><br />🌐 Read more at <a href="https://www.thejacksmit.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thejacksmit.com</a><br /><br /><br /><b>THEJACKSMIT.COM FRONT ROW</b><br /><i>Written and Presented by Jack Smit</i><br /><i>Executive Producers for TheJackSmit Ventures: Jack Smit, Ed Greenberg &amp; Aaron Wilson</i><br /><i>Front Row Format created by Jack Smit, Stephanie Bagshaw, Aadil Ossmanie and Louise Treagust</i>

Episode thumbnail for What’s On at the CineWyre Film Festival 2026 | TheJackSmit.com Front Row

January 26, 2026

What’s On at the CineWyre Film Festival 2026 | TheJackSmit.com Front Row

(00:00:00) Welcome to CineWyre<br /> (00:02:05) Documentary Shorts<br /> (00:09:16) Documentary Features<br /> (00:11:07) LGBTQ+ Voices<br /> (00:19:34) Horror and Thrillers<br /> (00:26:53) Family Friendly<br /> (00:34:11) Cine-International: Two Hours of Award-Winning Content<br /> (00:40:29) Foot in the Door Masterclasses and Networking<br /> (00:42:26) See You at the Marine Hall<br /> <br /> Nearly 300 films were submitted, but just 56 made the final cut. In this bumper Front Row preview, <i><b>CineWyre Judging Consultant</b></i> and film critic Jack Smit guides you through the 2026 CineWyre Film Festival in Fleetwood, breaking down this year’s programme and highlighting what makes the selection stand out. <br /><br />Spanning documentary, LGBTQ+ cinema, family-friendly storytelling, international shorts and late-night horror and thrillers, Jack's taking an inside look at the strands, the stories, and the filmmakers shaping CineWyre, as the award-winning Lancashire Film Network team gears up for their newest event.<br /><br /><b>CineWyre Film Festival 2026 | February 26 - March 1st 2026 | Fleetwood Marine Hall</b><br />Book your tickets at <a href="https://www.marinehall.co.uk/wyre-theatres/cinewyre" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Marine Hall website.</a><br /><br /><i>CineWyre is proudly presented by the Lancashire Film Network, Wyre Council, Discover Wyre, Film Hub North, BFI Film Audience Network and TheJackSmit.com<br /><br /></i>This episode of Front Row is a co-production between TheJackSmit.com and Lancashire Film Network CIC.<br /><br />Executive Producers for LFN: Ed Greenberg, Amy Glozier, Richard Albiston, Alan Mockler, Michael Farrell and Richard Watkinson<br /><br />🎬 <b>Front Row is produced by TheJackSmit.com, home to film reviews, video essays, and more.</b><br />📺 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/thejacksmit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the video version on YouTube</a><br />🌐 Read more at <a href="https://www.thejacksmit.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thejacksmit.com</a><br /><br /><br /><b>THEJACKSMIT.COM FRONT ROW</b><br /><i>Written and Presented by Jack Smit</i><br /><i>Executive Producers for TheJackSmit Ventures: Jack Smit, Ed Greenberg &amp; Aaron Wilson</i><br /><i>Front Row Format created by Jack Smit, Stephanie Bagshaw, Aadil Ossmanie and Louise Treagust</i>

Episode thumbnail for December & January's Big Films, Previewed | TheJackSmit.com Front Row

December 1, 2025

December & January's Big Films, Previewed | TheJackSmit.com Front Row

The festive period brings with it hours upon hours of top tier big screen entertainment - and in true Radio Times style, Jack's covered it all in a special double episode of Front Row.<br /><br />🎬 <b>Front Row is produced by TheJackSmit.com, home to film reviews, video essays, and more.</b><br />📺 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/thejacksmit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the video version on YouTube</a><br />🌐 Read more at <a href="https://www.thejacksmit.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thejacksmit.com</a><br /><br /><br /><b>THEJACKSMIT.COM FRONT ROW</b><br /><i>Written and Presented by Jack Smit</i><br /><i>Executive Producers for TheJackSmit Ventures: Jack Smit, Ed Greenberg &amp; Aaron Wilson</i><br /><i>Front Row Format created by Jack Smit, Stephanie Bagshaw, Aadil Ossmanie and Louise Treagust</i>

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Cinema plans start here. Front Row gives you a quick, clear guide to what’s opening across UK cinemas each month. From Hollywood hits to indie discoveries, as well as an insider guide to the festivals we cover for the blog, it’s film talk for the train, the walk, or the brew break — straight from the team behind TheJackSmit.com and their video series The Journal.<br /><br /><b>Listen to episodes here on your podcast platform of choice, and watch episodes with clips from all featured films across TheJackSmit.com socials.</b>

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