Movies

Drawing attention to our planet’s environmental crisis, The Day the Earth Stood Still showcases Keanu Reeves as an alien visitor tasked with preventing ecological disaster. Scott Derrickson helmed this production, penned by David Scarpa, featuring an impressive ensemble cast that includes Jennifer Connelly, John Cleese, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates and …

Netflix has now released the final episode of the hit series Stranger Things, bringing the show to a highly anticipated end. The Duffer Brothers’ show, which debuted in 2016, became a global phenomenon and a love letter to 1980s pop culture. Despite the finale having mixed reviews online, fans are …

If you’re looking for your next film to watch, there’s one you can’t miss out on. Starring Tom Cruise, this hit movie has been named as the one of the “best of all time” by Time Out. The film is a biography of Ron Kovic. who was paralysed in the …

A period drama about European royalty in the late 20th century is hailed as perfect for lovers of Downton Abbey and The Crown. The Empress premiered in September 2022 and is loosely based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (played by Devrim Lingnau). The rebellious royal was bestowed with …

This New Year’s Day, BBC is set to air a World War II masterpiece brimming with Hollywood legends. The Great Escape, often hailed as the finest war film ever produced, boasts an illustrious cast featuring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough and Charles Bronson. Directed by John Sturges and released …

If you’re looking for a harrowing but heartwarming war film to watch, you can’t overlook this hit. Starring Andrew Garfield, the 2016 film has quickly become a favourite for film fans. Hacksaw Ridge tells the true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of …

Netflix has added one of the greatest summer blockbusters ever made to its library of classic 90s films, and fans of sci-fi movies in particular are in for a treat. The film, which was released in 1993, was inspired by a novel by Michael Crichton and it stars some huge …

While streaming platforms are the go-to way to watch your favourite films and TV series, there’s still a strong market for certain DVDs, especially among collectors. In a recent study, Bally Casino identified several DVDs that could be surprisingly valuable. They teamed up with collectables expert Tracy Martin to get insights …

Before arguably disappearing up his own backside (that one is for you, David), Quentin Tarantino made some superb movies. Reservoir Dogs is good, Jackie Brown is even better, but his best work for my money is 1994 masterpiece Pulp Fiction, which contains too many iconic characters, scenes and lines to …

As January arrives and the festive cheer fades, many will be seeking quality films to brighten the gloomy months before spring returns. Fortunately, 2026 might just deliver “one of the greatest years for cinema”, according to one film enthusiast. Kev, who goes by @moviemanmanman on TikTok, regularly shares movie suggestions …