Movies

A veteran director responsible for some of the highest-grossing films of all time missed out on directing Jurassic Park by “just a few hours”. While the seasoned Hollywood filmmaker may have lost out on the chance to make the film, which was ultimately directed by Steven Spielberg, the director in …

Over half a century later, the chilling fear induced by what are often dubbed ‘the scariest horror films of all time’ still lingers with viewers. The Exorcist, with its terrifying narrative and “brilliant” performances, tops the list on both IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes as the most frightening film ever made. …

Amazon Prime viewers will be pleased to learn that a modern take on a period drama is now streaming on the platform. Fans have hailed it a “masterpiece,” “provocative” and “interesting”, which is an intriguing combination.  It is, of course, Saltburn. The black comedy thriller film was written, directed, and …

Cinema enthusiasts have been singing the praises of the film that secured Daniel Craig his iconic James Bond role. Craig went on to embody the Ian Fleming character across five outings, beginning with 2006’s Casino Royale. He captured producers’ attention not merely through his audition, but via his performance in …

John Wayne’s Rio Bravo remake El Dorado had him co-starring opposite Robert Mitchum, with whom Duke became firm friends on the 1966 movie. When the director of both films Howard Hawks wanted to make the film about a sheriff defending his office from outlaws for the third time, he hoped …

A ‘life changing’ romantic comedy that fans return to annually is marking its 11th anniversary today – and you can watch it right now on Disney+. Love, Rosie initially arrived in cinemas on October 22, 2014 and has remained a favourite amongst romance enthusiasts for more than ten years. Adapted …

Netflix’s most popular original film not in English is getting a sequel – and it’s arriving sooner than you might expect. Initially launched in 2022, Roar Uthaug’s spectacular Norwegian monster blockbuster Troll became a massive unexpected success for the streaming giant. Garnering 103,000,000 views during its initial 91 days on …

War films rarely achieve the ‘haunting’ or ‘visceral’ impact of Ole Bornedal’s The Bombardment. Four years after its cinema debut in 2021, the 1hr 47min epic, bolstered by its outstanding cast, is now streaming on Netflix. The film, alternatively titled The Shadow in My Eye, explores the catastrophic aftermath of …

Hollywood has been overloaded with rock star biopics over the last few years, from Elvis and Bohemian Rhapsody to Rocketman and A Complete Unknown. Now it’s Bruce Springsteen’s turn (with approval from the Boss himself) and the result may not be exactly what fans were expecting. The usual cliché of …

Period drama fans think they’ve found the “best of all time” – and it’s currently streaming on Disney+. Released in 2015 and based on a beloved novel, the film stars Carey Mulligan, Michael Sheen and Matthias Schoenaerts. It received rave reviews from fans, and has vied for the top spot …