Movies

A war film described as an “absolute masterpiece” is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. It has been argued by fans and critics alike that the historical film is “better than Saving Private Ryan”. While the latter is a gritty, action-oriented war film, its predecessor focuses on powerful and emotional …

Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky is widely considered one of the greatest directors in history. Back in 1962, he released Ivan’s Childhood, his directorial debut in the Soviet Union, about World War 2 from the Russian perspective. The Soviet war drama, based on Vladimir Bogomolov’s 1957 short story Ivan, focuses on …

Hilary Swank played Sharon Stevens in Ordinary Angels (Image: LIONSGATE) Ordinary Angels is on Netflix and the film by Jon Gunn chronicles the efforts of hairdresser Sharon Stevens (played by Hilary Swank) to save the life of a five-year-old girl in need of a liver transplant. Michelle Schmitt, from Louisville, …

The Odyssey is coming to cinemas in the summer of 2026 and the action  film is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, The Odyssey. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and follows his perilous journey home after the Trojan War as he attempts …

Netflix fans say ‘don’t listen to critics’ as thriller with 9% rating added (Image: NETFLIX) Netflix has recently introduced a nostalgic British thriller brimming with familiar faces, though it sadly endured savage reviews upon its 2010 release. Boasting major names from beloved series such as Skins and Game of Thrones, …

There’s no better time to watch a film than in winter – and this is the perfect one. If you enjoy war films, there’s one you’ll simply have to add to your list. One person who watched the film on IMDB said: “It’s a masterpiece. Best movie of all time.” …

A “masterpiece” film starring Leonardo DiCaprio that fans say is sure to win an Oscar is available to rent or buy. One Battle After Another (2025) is a surreal, genre-bending drama that focuses on a gang of far-Left revolutionaries called the French 75, who carry out attacks against a powerful …

A “masterpiece” film based on a seminal sci-fi novel is hailed by fans as “a work of art”. Dune (2021) is set in the far future, in a time of rival clans ruling planets across our universe. The first of a two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the …

The seventh Scream film is due to be released on February 27 (Image: Getty) Horror fans have discussed which actor they’d most like to see appear in the Scream franchise, as anticipation builds for the seventh instalment of the beloved slasher series. Set for release on February 27, the latest …

Throughout 2025 I watched a mix of new releases and older films (Image: Getty) Only recently have I realised just how many films I had watched without really keeping track in 2025. I’ve always been a film fanatic, but 2025 was the first time I caught myself thinking: “wow, you’re …