REVIEW: Space / Time (2026 Film) - Starring Ashlee Lollback and Hugh Parker

Review by Jon Donnis

Space / Time is a compact and engaging sci-fi thriller set in 2033, exploring the consequences of a radical experiment in bending space itself. The story begins with a promising scientific breakthrough that ends in disaster, leaving the key players discredited and the project abandoned. Into this void steps Holt, played with controlled intensity by Hugh Parker, whose determination to salvage his work drives the narrative forward. With his sharp assistant Liv, portrayed with poise and intelligence by Ashlee Lollback, he descends into the criminal underworld to rebuild the device, creating a tense, high-stakes atmosphere that grips the audience.

The film's strongest asset is its pacing. At under 90 minutes, it wastes no time, moving quickly into the action and keeping the story taut. Once the time travel element kicks in, roughly an hour in, the plot demands full attention, rewarding viewers with clever twists and moral tension. Michael O'Halloran's direction makes the most of a limited Australian budget, delivering surprisingly polished visual effects that elevate the stakes without feeling overblown. Parker and Lollback provide strong central performances, balancing brilliance and obsession with subtle emotional beats. Pacharo Mzembe adds depth to the ensemble, rounding out a cast that holds the story together. The film also distinguishes itself by offering a fresh take on time travel, a genre where originality is rare, giving the story a sense of novelty without unnecessary complexity.

On the downside, the film never fully conveys the actual threat the characters are trying to avert. It hints at global collapse, perhaps tied to climate change, but the stakes remain somewhat abstract. A clearer depiction of the looming danger would have added weight to their urgency and intensified the drama. Despite this, the story maintains enough tension to carry the narrative.

Space / Time is a well-made, well-acted, and visually impressive film that offers an inventive approach to time travel. It is both exciting and thoughtful, rewarding viewers who engage with its ideas and pace. I give Space / Time a solid 8 out of 10.

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PREVIEW: The End of It (2025) - Sci-Fi Drama Tackles Immortality and Meaning in the Near Future

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Photographer credits:
Rebecca Hall – Andres Arochi
Gael Garcia Bernal – Nino Muñoz
Noomi Rapace – Lenita Visan
Beanie Feldstein – Heather Hazzan

By Jon Donnis

Production is underway on The End of It, a thought-provoking new feature film co-produced by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO US & Canada and BBC Film. The project marks the feature debut of writer-director Maria Martinez Bayona and stars Rebecca Hall, Gael García Bernal, Noomi Rapace and Beanie Feldstein in a near-future story that blends dark comedy, emotional family conflict and science fiction.

Set in a world where ageing has been cured and death is no longer a necessity, the film follows Claire (Hall), a once-provocative artist approaching her 250th birthday who has decided that enough is enough. Her wish to die sends ripples through her unconventional family: her husband (García Bernal), her daughter (Rapace) and the family’s AI assistant (Feldstein). As Claire reclaims her identity through one final act of creation, the story becomes a meditation on what it truly means to be alive in a world where death is optional.

Bayona’s script poses big existential questions with a tone that is both humane and absurd. "This film asks a question: what would it mean to go on living forever? But more importantly – what does it mean to feel alive?" she said. Drawing on personal experience and philosophical ideas, Bayona aims to create a film that challenges and connects in equal measure.

The film is being shot on location in the Canary Islands, with production beginning in April 2025. The End of It brings together a team of award-winning creatives. It is produced by Emilie Jouffroy and Kamilla Kristiane Hodøl for Elation Pictures (The Damned), Adrià Monés Murlans for Fasten Films (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell), and Laura Fernández Espeso for THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO. Dyveke Bjørkly Graver and Andrea Ottmar Berentsen also serve as co-producers for Eye Eye Pictures (The Worst Person in the World).

Developed with support from BBC Film and the iFeatures programme, the film explores legacy, family, autonomy and the weight of eternity, set against a sleek futuristic backdrop. With its cast of acclaimed international talent and a fresh directorial voice, The End of It looks set to become a notable entry in the expanding canon of intelligent, emotionally charged science fiction.

More information and release dates will be announced in due course.