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This incredible series is one that has gained an impressive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and you can watch it on Netflix. The Law According to Lidia Poët is set in late 19th-century Turin. In the series, Lidia Poët fights against everything and everyone to be enrolled in the official register of lawyers.Nothing could stop her dream of becoming the first female lawyer in Italy. Lidia Poët, Italy's first modern female lawyer, fought against a male-dominated system in the 19th century and the series is based on her life.The Netflix series is a fictionalised depiction of Lidia Poët's life, but it sheds light on the struggles she faced in her fight for justice.Her work contributed to the women's movement in Italy and helped attract attention to gender discrimination in professions.One person wh...

Netflix's most anticipated original film of 2025 is set to hit the big screen soon, albeit for a very brief period.The critically acclaimed animated musical, which was released in June, quickly became a streaming phenomenon, securing its place as Netflix's second most-watched English-language film ever with an impressive 184.6 million views.Viewers have been singing praises about the film, hailing it as one of Netflix's finest releases in recent years and are already clamouring for a sequel.Netflix has now confirmed that the much-talked-about KPop Demon Hunters will be making its way to cinemas near you.When a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, make their debut, it's revealed that their members are actually demons in disguise with a sinister plan to steal Huntr/x's fans and drain their powe...

The hit 2023 film has finally dropped on Amazon Prime Video - and it's free (Image: AP)One of the biggest films of the 2020s has officially begun streaming for free on Amazon Prime. Barbie was one of the most hotly anticipated films of 2023, and became a global sensation long before its release in July of that year.Packed with much-loved Barbie characters, vibrant sets, and iconic pink outfits, Barbie left its mark on the film industry and its audience. Margot Robbie was announced as the lead Barbie, taking ‘method’ to the next level as she donned various outfits throughout the press tour mirroring her title role. The film became the highest grossing film of 2023, eclipsing its rival Oppenheimer, and the 14th highest grossing film of all time at time of its release. READ MORE: Horror ...

A contemporary Western thriller widely regarded as a cinematic masterpiece is currently available on Netflix - and audiences continue to hail it as one of the greatest films of all time.No Country for Old Men, the Coen Brothers' Academy Award-winning adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel, remains celebrated for its brutal examination of violence, ethics, and destiny in a world spiralling into chaos.The 2007 release represented a pivotal achievement in the Coens' distinguished filmmaking journey.The story features Josh Brolin as Llewelyn Moss, a welder and Vietnam War veteran who stumbles upon the aftermath of a botched drug transaction in the West Texas wilderness and departs with a briefcase packed with $2 million.Bardem's portrayal received immediate acclaim - securing him the Oscar f...

Chris Noonan's 2006 biographical period drama, Miss Potter, provides a captivating insight into the life and career of the much-loved children's author Beatrix Potter.The film cleverly incorporates animated sequences of beloved characters from her globally acclaimed children's stories, weaving anecdotes and experiences from Beatrix Potter's own life into a touching narrative for the big screen.Penned by Richard Maltby Jr. , the Tony Award-winning director of the Broadway musical revue Fosse, Miss Potter stars Renée Zellweger in the title role, with Ewan McGregor portraying her fiancé and publisher, Norman Warne, and Lloyd Owen playing the part of Beatrix Potter's solicitor, William Heelis.Miss Potter raked in over $35.8 million worldwide, against a production budget of roughly $30 mil...

Mean Girls enthusiasts will want to switch on their televisions tonight as the beloved film that devotees can recite word for word is available to watch tonight for free.Mean Girls hit cinemas in 2004, and despite being released over twenty years ago, it continues to be enormously popular with audiences. Featuring sharp wit, the movie chronicles newcomer Cady Heron as she navigates a complicated social pecking order at her fresh American secondary school.However, she quickly becomes embroiled in an ongoing feud between a clique of "mean girls" and two "misfits". With Lindsay Lohan portraying Cady, viewers also know Rachel McAdams as Regina George, Amanda Seyfried as Karen Smith and Lacey Chabert as Gretchen Wieners.The picture will be broadcast on ITV2 and ITVX at 7pm this evening, Sund...

When you ask most horror film fans what scene sticks with them the most for bone tingling terror, many will mention the crazy vision of the long haired pyscho coming out of the television. Afficinados of the horror genre are probably already aware of the film before it is mentioned as the scene from The Ring is an iconic piece of cinema.Released over a quarter of a century ago, in 1998, The Ring tells the story of an estranged couple's quest to find out what happened to the woman's niece who died with her friends after watching a horror videotape. A journalist named Reiko, played by Hiroyuki Sanada, finds the tape, watches it, and is informed in a subsequent phone call that she will be dead within a week.The late 90's film from Japan was named Ringu and heralded a wave of Japanese horro...

Fans of a very popular television series have commented on a big-screen offering which continues the story of the period drama. Downton Abbey finished filming in 2015 and has built up a cult following amongst fans who are now offering their opinion of a two hour, five minute movie production called Downton Abbey: A new era.Three years after the first Downton Abbey movie, when King George V was a guest, Julian Fellowes couldn't resist crafting a sequel - and Brits couldn't resist watching it. Downton Abbey: A New Era picks up right where the first film left off, as the Crawleys usher in the 1930s. This motion picture was released in 2022 and is gaining popular appeal on sites such as Rotten Tomatoes, where it has a whopping 86% approval rating and some very positive feedback.This time, t...

More than 50 years after its release, Tom Hanks revealed he still watches one incredible film twice a year. On the red carpet, the Hollywood legend opened up about his all-time top four movies, and one pick was firmly at the top of his list.The Cast Away star has performed in a huge array of genres, arguably most well known for his roles in Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, and Big. However, he has acted in a range of sci-fi films like Apollo 13, and he confessed that a sci-fi adventure still captures his attention. Speaking with Letterboxd, he admitted that while childhood favourites may have faded, this story has a permanent spot on his must-watch list.He revealed that "without a doubt”, Stanley Kubrick's iconic sci-fi 2001: A Space Odyssey was his all-time favourite. Hanks said: "I'...

A critically acclaimed film with a star studded cast that took home seven Oscars, cementing itself as one of the most successful biopics of all time is now on Netflix. Christopher Nolan's smash-hit film Oppenheimer was one of the biggest hits of 2023 achieving both critical acclaim and strong box office performance, grossing over £699 million worldwide.Cillian Murphy leads the three-hour historical drama which is based on the true story of “the father of the atomic bomb”, Robert J Oppenheimer, whose invention during World War II changed the nature of armed conflict forever. The ensemble cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Robert Downey Jr. Rotten Tomatoes reviewers universally praised the film as a work of art giving the smash hit film an impressive score of 93%.One viewer co...