Movies

Cinema enthusiasts have been singing the praises of the film that secured Daniel Craig his iconic James Bond role. Craig went on to embody the Ian Fleming character across five outings, beginning with 2006’s Casino Royale. He captured producers’ attention not merely through his audition, but via his performance in …

John Wayne’s Rio Bravo remake El Dorado had him co-starring opposite Robert Mitchum, with whom Duke became firm friends on the 1966 movie. When the director of both films Howard Hawks wanted to make the film about a sheriff defending his office from outlaws for the third time, he hoped …

A ‘life changing’ romantic comedy that fans return to annually is marking its 11th anniversary today – and you can watch it right now on Disney+. Love, Rosie initially arrived in cinemas on October 22, 2014 and has remained a favourite amongst romance enthusiasts for more than ten years. Adapted …

Netflix’s most popular original film not in English is getting a sequel – and it’s arriving sooner than you might expect. Initially launched in 2022, Roar Uthaug’s spectacular Norwegian monster blockbuster Troll became a massive unexpected success for the streaming giant. Garnering 103,000,000 views during its initial 91 days on …

War films rarely achieve the ‘haunting’ or ‘visceral’ impact of Ole Bornedal’s The Bombardment. Four years after its cinema debut in 2021, the 1hr 47min epic, bolstered by its outstanding cast, is now streaming on Netflix. The film, alternatively titled The Shadow in My Eye, explores the catastrophic aftermath of …

Hollywood has been overloaded with rock star biopics over the last few years, from Elvis and Bohemian Rhapsody to Rocketman and A Complete Unknown. Now it’s Bruce Springsteen’s turn (with approval from the Boss himself) and the result may not be exactly what fans were expecting. The usual cliché of …

Period drama fans think they’ve found the “best of all time” – and it’s currently streaming on Disney+. Released in 2015 and based on a beloved novel, the film stars Carey Mulligan, Michael Sheen and Matthias Schoenaerts. It received rave reviews from fans, and has vied for the top spot …

Back to the Future: 40 incredible facts for movie classic’s 40th anniversary (Image: UNIVERSAL) Back to the Future Day is today and in 2025 it’s a very special year celebrating the original film’s 40th anniversary. Since the movie is this writer’s favourite movie of all time, here are 40 incredible …

Sean Connery’s 1970s film that’s been called a “masterpiece” is airing later today (Tuesday, 21st October) on Film 4. The iconic Scottish star, who passed away in 2020, is best remembered for being the first actor to portray Ian Fleming’s roguish MI5 agent James Bond on the big screen. However, …

One of the greatest movies ever made, showcasing the brutal reality of life during World War Two, is now available to stream for free in the UK. With a runtime spilling over three hours, Schindler’s List is regarded as Steven Spielberg’s crowning masterpiece and detailsthe true story of Oskar Schindler, …