WKNDwatchlist – Project Hail Mary, The Sheep Detectives and Blow the Man Down

This week, we talk about unlikely allies and offbeat humour from deep space to woolly farmyards in Offbeat Odysseys.

From the makers of Into the Spider-Verse, Project Hail Mary is a visually arresting deep-space odyssey starring Ryan Gosling. Blending an unlikely, E.T.-style friendship with an offbeat sense of humour, this sci-fi thriller turns a desperate mission to save humanity into a strangely intimate, delightful journey. It’s a deeply satisfying, imaginative, and wondrous cinematic treat that absolutely checks all the boxes.

Think Knives Out with sheep. The Sheep Detectives is an offbeat English countryside mystery trades a traditional detective for a flock of clever, investigative sheep manipulating the local copper. Despite a bizarre premise and middling CGI, it delivers a surprisingly charming, lightweight, and emotionally grounded caper. The stellar voice cast absolutely steals the show.

Blow the Man Down is a suspenseful dark comedy, think Fargo meets Fisherman’s Friends, that follows two sisters covering up a gruesome run-in in a salty fishing village. Boasting a fantastic, predominantly female cast – with Margo Martindale shifting things into high gear – it delivers slow-burning mystery, layered storytelling, and a wry sense of humour. A solid seaside crime mystery.

So, what’s hitting the spot for you? For more reviews, head over to splingmovies.com. And remember: Don’t WING it, SPL!NG it!