Movies

Comedian and Last One Laughing presenter Jimmy Carr’s period drama parody, Fackham Hall, garnered worldwide acclaim following the release of its hilarious trailer. The ensemble cast production, featuring Harry Potter icon Tom Felton and Wolf Hall actor Damian Lewis, takes place in 1930s Britain. The satirical film launched in America …

Every year, Netflix deliver a treat or two in the form of a Christmas movie. And this year, I took it upon myself to give them a go before you do, so I can reveal whether they are pure cheese (and not in a good way) or if they are …

Christmas is the perfect time of year to cosy up in front of the television and put a good film on. With the festive season just around the corner, there’s one film you can’t miss out on watching this year. In this film, after a divorced New York mother hires …

Gangster films are timeless and the genre has gripped audiences for decades, but one film is said to have paved the way. In this hit film, from 1931, an Irish-American street punk tries to make it big in the world of organized crime. The Public Enemy is a historic film, …

A “forgotten” war film starring Sean Connery is hailed by fans as an “absolute masterpiece”. The Hill (1965) depicts life inside a fictional British military prison in North Africa towards the end of World War 2. The prisoners, including Connery as Trooper Joe Roberts, are tormented by sadistic Staff Sergeant …

Netflix subscribers have just weeks to watch what has been branded as one of the best movies ever. The streaming platform is letting go of some favourites by the end of this year, including a masterpiece that has been loved by generations. Jaws, which boasts an impressive 97% rating on …

A beloved festive film hailed by one fan as a “masterpiece” is streaming now in the UK. Love Actually (2003) begins a few weeks before Christmas and explores love in various forms across 10 separate stories, playing out in a countdown to the big day. The film, which was directed …

Fans are in for a treat tonight as E4 broadcasts what many consider to be ‘the best of the franchise’ – Mission Impossible: Fallout. The sixth instalment in Tom Cruise’s beloved spy series, Mission Impossible: Fallout proved to be both a critical darling and commercial triumph. The 2018 blockbuster raked …

A classic war film hailed as one of the greatest ever made is streaming now in the UK. Platoon (1986) is set in 1967 and focuses on young, naive US Army volunteer Chris Taylor (played by Charlie Sheen) who has joined up to serve in the Vietnam War. But amid …

An iconic film starring a Hollywood legend has been hailed by fans as ‘a true classic you cannot miss’ and it’s set to air on BBC 2 tonight. The Graduate, released in 1967, continues to captivate audiences with its timeless appeal and ‘beautifully’ shot scenes. The film, featuring Dustin Hoffman, …