Movies

There are few who wouldn’t have heard of Christopher Nolan’s 2023 masterpiece Oppenheimer, however fans are in for a rude awakening.  The mega blockbuster period war drama currently available on Netflix will depart from the streamer on January 12, 2026. The epic biographical thriller, written, directed, and co-produced by Nolan, …

This comedy drama has been described as the “best film of 2025” and “mesmerising” by fans. “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” has also been awarded a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. It tells the story of a group of young women who are nursing scars of sexual abuse. The film’s synopsis …

Back in 1943, MI5 successfully managed to deceive Hitler over the Allied re-invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe in World War 2. Operation Mincemeat involved British intelligence obtaining the body of a dead tramp and dressing him as a Royal Marines officer. In a move approved by Churchill and Eisenhower, the corpse …

Christopher Plummer couldn’t stand The Sound of Music; the movie he is probably best known for. The 1965 musical starring Julie Andrews as an Austrian governess to a widowed naval officer’s seven children was a box office smash and won five Oscars. But despite the film’s enduring popularity, Plummer found …

Drawing attention to our planet’s environmental crisis, The Day the Earth Stood Still showcases Keanu Reeves as an alien visitor tasked with preventing ecological disaster. Scott Derrickson helmed this production, penned by David Scarpa, featuring an impressive ensemble cast that includes Jennifer Connelly, John Cleese, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates and …

Netflix has now released the final episode of the hit series Stranger Things, bringing the show to a highly anticipated end. The Duffer Brothers’ show, which debuted in 2016, became a global phenomenon and a love letter to 1980s pop culture. Despite the finale having mixed reviews online, fans are …

If you’re looking for your next film to watch, there’s one you can’t miss out on. Starring Tom Cruise, this hit movie has been named as the one of the “best of all time” by Time Out. The film is a biography of Ron Kovic. who was paralysed in the …

A period drama about European royalty in the late 20th century is hailed as perfect for lovers of Downton Abbey and The Crown. The Empress premiered in September 2022 and is loosely based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (played by Devrim Lingnau). The rebellious royal was bestowed with …

This New Year’s Day, BBC is set to air a World War II masterpiece brimming with Hollywood legends. The Great Escape, often hailed as the finest war film ever produced, boasts an illustrious cast featuring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough and Charles Bronson. Directed by John Sturges and released …

If you’re looking for a harrowing but heartwarming war film to watch, you can’t overlook this hit. Starring Andrew Garfield, the 2016 film has quickly become a favourite for film fans. Hacksaw Ridge tells the true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of …