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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 bears the signature style of acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and boasts a stellar ensemble cast featuring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Sonny Chiba and Julie Dreyfus. This cult classic chronicles the journey of a former contract killer known only as The Bride (portrayed by Uma Thurman), who emerges from a four-year coma following a murderous ambush by her vengeful former partner Bill (portrayed by David Carradine) at her wedding ceremony.Driven by an all-consuming thirst for retribution, she pledges to settle scores with everyone responsible for destroying her unborn baby, massacring her wedding guests, and stealing four years of her life. Armed with a carefully compiled list of targets, The Bride embarks on ...

A gripping Second World War drama depicting the brutality of the conflict has been celebrated as 'top notch' by cinema enthusiasts, and it's available to watch on BBC4 this evening.Where Eagles Dare, which hit screens in 1968, is a WWII espionage thriller following Allied special forces, commanded by British Major John Smith (played by Richard Burton) and American Lt. Schaffer (played by Clint Eastwood), as they parachute into the Bavarian Alps on a mission to liberate a captured U.S. General from the Nazi fortress Schloss Adler, only to uncover that the operation is an elaborate double-cross designed to expose a mole within British intelligence, complete with false identities, double agents, and a dramatic getaway.The picture stands apart from typical wartime offerings, with admirers c...

Richard Farnsworth in The Straight Story (Image: undefined)A heartwarming film by a renowned actor is capturing hearts and is now being shown on Film 4.The Straight Story, which hit the screens in 1991, tells the tale of Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth), a retired farmer and widower in his 70s.Upon learning that his estranged brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered a stroke and may not recover, Alvin resolves to reconcile with Lyle while he still can.However, Alvin lives in Iowa without a car or driving licence, while Lyle lives in Wisconsin. Undeterred, Alvin decides to embark on the epic journey using his old lawnmower.The film stars Richard Farnsworth, whose performance earned him an Oscar nomination. The movie was shot chronologically along the actual 240-mile route and wa...

The film has an A-list British cast (Image: Larry Horricks/Netflix)A captivating period drama starring British A-listers is garnering immense praise for its emotional story, exquisite cinematography, and brilliant performances.The 2021 period drama has been directed by Simon Stone, with a screenplay by Moira Buffini and John Preston. Adapted from a novel of the same name authored by Preston himself, The Dig reimagines the events of the Sutton Hoo Excavation of 1939 that took place in Suffolk, England.Starring Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan in the lead, the pair are supported by a stellar cast comprising Lily James, Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott, Archie Barnes, and Monica Dolan.The Dig initially had a limited theatrical release on January 14, 2021, following which it dropped on ...

The film was a massive success at the global box office (Image: Michele K Short/Sony Pictures)The 2022 mystery drama is being lauded by viewers as a must-see thriller, and film enthusiasts can tune stream it on Apple TV now.Where the Crawdads Sing is directed by Olivia Newman and adapted for the screen by Lucy Alibar from Delia Owens' 2018 bestselling novel of the same name.Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, the breakout star from 'Normal People', in the lead role, the film boasts an impressive cast including Taylor John Smith, Michael Hyatt, Jojo Regina, Harris Dickinson, Ahna O'Reilly, Sterling Macer Jr. , Garret Dillahunt, and David Strathairn.Where the Crawdads Sing revolves around a young girl named Kya (Edgar-Jones), who was abandoned as a child and forced to fend for herself in the mars...

A Western directed by the Coen brothers hailed by fans as "simply perfect" is streaming now in the UK. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) is an anthology Western comprised of six stories featuring starkly contrasting themes and characters, exploring the highs and crushing lows of life in the Old West.It was written, directed, produced, and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen, the duo best known for modern classics like The Big Lebowski and No Country for Old Men, the movie features a rich range of characters all trying to get by in the unforgiving environment of the American Frontier. O Brother, Where Art Thou? star Tim Blake Nelson plays the titular singing cowboy, Buster, but the film features another of other famous faces, including Brendan Gleeson, Liam Neeson, James Franco, and gravelly...

Matt Damon cameos in 'misunderstood masterpiece' coming to Netflix (Image: FOCUS FEATURES)A quirky romantic crime caper is arriving on Netflix, with devoted fans convinced it has all the hallmarks of a future cult favourite.The 2024 release divided opinion, scoring 37 percent with Rotten Tomatoes audiences whilst earning 64 percent from critics, yet it has cultivated a dedicated fanbase over the past two years.Helmed by Ethan Coen, one half of cinema's most celebrated directing duos alongside brother Joel, and co-penned with Tricia Cooke, Drive-Away Dolls features a stellar ensemble cast.Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan lead as lesbian best friends—free-spirited Jamie and strait-laced Marian—whose impromptu road trip to Tallahassee spirals into mayhem after they encounter a ga...

'Classic comedy' with 'pitch perfect' chemistry has been added to Netflix (Image: UNIVERSAL PICTURES)Netflix has welcomed a legendary 1980s comedy featuring two of cinema's most celebrated names.While it may only boast a modest 43 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the picture has cemented itself as a cherished and side-splitting cult favourite, largely due to the electric dynamic between its leading duo and the film's wonderfully absurd concept.Directed by Ghostbusters' Ivan Reitman, Twins pairs Arnold Schwarzenegger with Danny DeVito as fraternal twin brothers Julius and Vincent, separated at birth in extraordinary circumstances.Born from a scientific endeavour to engineer the ideal human specimen, the physically impressive Julius is sent to be nurtured by intellectuals, whilst his u...

Last night, Cillian Murphy attended the world premiere of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple as executive producer.It turns out the Oscar-winner also makes a cameo at the end as 28 Days Later’s Jim with his daughter, who he presumably had with Naomie Harris’ Selena.This was revealed by 28 Years Later director Danny Boyle around the release of the 2025 film.At the time, he teased that a third and final film in his and Alex Garland’s 28 Years Later trilogy was dependent on the box office of the first two films, which were shot back-to-back.Well, even before The Bone Temple debuted in cinemas, Deadline reported Sony went ahead and greenlit 28 Years Later 3, following great reactions from early screenings of the second film.Garland is currently writing the third film, while Murphy has been in ...

When 28 Years Later hit cinemas last year, Danny Boyle revealed that just as Jack O’ Connell’s Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal cameoed at the end before having a major role in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, so does Cillian Murphy’s Jim in the final scene of the latter ahead of 28 Years Later 3.The Oscar-winner previously starred as Jim in the 2002 original 28 Days Later, which was also written by Alex Garland and directed by Boyle.Having been executive producer on The Bone Temple and attended its world premiere last night, it’s clear this has been planned from the beginning.However, 28 Years Later 3 would only be green-lit based on the box office success of the first two films, which were shot back-to-back.Lucky for Boyle and Murphy, Sony has gone ahead with the third and final film, with Jim ...