Movies

After winning the Best Actor Oscar for 1969’s True Grit, John Wayne returned for a sequel with 1975’s Rooster Cogburn – which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month – alongside Katharine Hepburn. However, Duke had serious health issues going back to when he had a cancerous lung removed a decade …

Guillermo Del Toro’s epic take on Frankenstein has finally dropped on Netflix, with Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac receiving plenty of praise for their performances in the film. The 2025 gothic period drama is already generating plenty of awards buzz, but fans might be surprised to know that another A-list …

The Jason Statham film which propelled him to action stardom is broadcasting on television this evening, with fans declaring it an ‘absolute banger.’ Launched in 2002, The Transporter represented Statham’s inaugural portrayal of Frank Martin in what would become an unexpected trilogy. The picture features Statham as protagonist Frank, a …

Memento was released in 2000 (Image: Newmarket) The mystery genre dominates the book charts and TV listings, but it is sometimes overlooked in the film industry. From classic detective stories, crime noir, police procedurals, psychological thrillers, and historical mysteries, there are many subgenres within the gripping field. IMDb has created …

The 2004 film Man On Fire, starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning, has been hailed as the ‘best revenge film ever made’ by fans and is set to air on Channel 4. The action-packed thriller, which features an unexpected twist, has been lauded as some of Denzel’s finest work and …

A timeless masterpiece of the sci-fi genre is set to grace our television screens tonight. If you’re a devotee of Will Smith, sleek attire, and otherworldly creatures, then this is one you won’t want to miss. Indeed, Channel 4 will be airing Men in Black during its evening film slot …

If Western movies are your bag, then look no further. More than 30 years on from its release, this beloved film continues to be hailed by critics and fans alike and has become known as somewhat of a cult classic of the genre. Tombstone is an American Western film directed …

A war film branded as “haunting” and “gut wrenching” by viewers will broadcast on BBC tonight. Directed by Sam Mendes and launched in 2019, the picture garnered tremendous acclaim and recognition whilst serving as a career-defining moment for lead actor George MacKay. Although MacKay had previously performed as a youngster, …

Viewers have dubbed one “psychologically explosive” Western film that’s streaming now on Netflix Benedict Cumberbatch’s best career performance. Set in the vast landscapes of 1920s Montana, Jane Campion’s “masterpiece” follows the charismatic yet cruel rancher Phil Burbank, played by Cumberbatch, whose quiet world is disrupted when his brother brings home …

A war film described as “the perfect masterpiece” is available on Amazon Prime, and fans have said it is even better than the 1998 classic Saving Private Ryan. Film lovers say that Stalingrad, directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, is a “powerful” and “realistic portrayal” of the Battle of Stalingrad, which took …