Movies

A new war film sheds light on a long-forgotten battle from the 1962 India-China war. 120 Bahadur, which translates to 120 Bravehearts, tells the true story of 120 soldiers who stood their ground against overwhelming odds at the Battle of Rezang La in the freezing heights of Ladakh in northern …

Woody and Buzz in 1995’s Toy Story (Image: Pixar) Reclining on a larger-than-life red chair next to a pile of oversized books, I feel like one of the sentient toys come to life in the phenomenally successful Toy Story films. The eye-catching recreated set from Sunny Side Daycare, which featured …

In a cinema schedule stuffed full of sequels and reboots with studios reluctant to take a chance on some original IP, it’s always refreshing when a proper risk is taken. None more so than in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die from Pirates of the Caribbean original trilogy director Gore …

Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant star in Bringing Up Baby (Image: FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images) First released over six decades ago, this madcap comedy continues to captivate audiences to this day – and it’s available for streaming now on BBC iPlayer. Bringing up Baby features Hollywood legends Katharine Hepburn …

Some fans enjoyed the unexpected twist ending (Image: Lionsgate) A ‘thrilling’ horror film that enthusiasts claim is ‘not for those looking for cheap thrills’ is now available on Netflix. The title, Cellar Door, has only just been added to the streaming platform’s constantly updated catalogue from today (February 16). Initially …

A “heartbreaking” sci-fi drama film with acting that’s “out of this world” is streaming now in the UK. Stowaway (2021) focuses on a team of scientists who set off on a two-year mission to Mars only to discover a support technician who was knocked unconscious pre-launch and became an accidental …

A sci-fi film directed by Ridley Scott that’s hailed by fans as a “masterpiece” is streaming now in the UK. Prometheus (2012) is the fifth film in the iconic Alien franchise, and focuses scientists who discover shocking clues that humanity may have been created by an ancient alien race, and …

True Grit was a godsend for John Wayne, who lobbied for the lead role of one-eyed US Marshal Rooster Cogburn after reading Charles Portis’ novel of the same name. Duke would go on to finally win the Best Actor Oscar for the part in 1969, but production was far from …

A stellar cast featuring Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Julianne Moore and Jeremy Northam brings to life a British film adaptation of a beloved classic work. Released in 1999, Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband garnered critical acclaim and box office success. The film earned multiple award nominations and was …

The film noir masterpiece Angel Face, featuring Jean Simmons and Robert Mitchum, has been lauded as ‘first class’ by cinema enthusiasts and is now accessible on BBC iPlayer. The 1953 classic introduces us to the elegant Diane Tremayne, portrayed by Jean Simmons. Diane is a wealthy sophisticate with a knack …