Movies

This year’s BATFA Film Awards nominations have arrived – with a host of accolades being up for grabs on Sunday, February 22, when the prestigious event descends on London. The 2026 nominations were announced today (Tuesday, January 27) at noon by The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood and Rye …

Julie Walters is back in the sequel (Image: ALLSTAR/STUDIOCANAL) It’s undeniable that this feel-good film captured the nation’s hearts upon its 2017 release, and it returns to BBC screens today for another viewing. Paddington 2 proved a runaway box office hit, surpassing its equally beloved first instalment and securing “classic” …

What happens in A Prayer Before Dawn explained (Image: A24) Netflix subscribers can’t get enough of a gripping sports drama film based on an inspiring and hard-hitting true story. The 2017 film A Prayer Before Dawn was added to the streaming service last Tuesday (20th January) and has now shot …

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 …