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The film has been hailed one of the best Bond films (Image: REX/Shutterstock)A James Bond film starring the 'perfect' 007 actor has been praised by fans as 'underrated', and it's airing on ITV4 this evening.You Only Live Twice, which premiered in 1967, sees Sean Connery reprising his legendary role as James Bond as he probes the enigmatic hijacking of American and Soviet spacecraft, a crisis that risks sparking World War III.Following a staged death, 007 heads to Japan, where he joins forces with the Japanese Secret Service (Tiger Tanaka and Aki) to expose a SPECTRE conspiracy orchestrated by Ernst Stavro Blofeld.The fifth Bond instalment featuring Sean Connery boasts a screenplay written by Roald Dahl and an unforgettable volcano lair set that rivalled the entire budget of Dr. No. Crea...

ITVX is streaming a cinematic tour de force that devotees have hailed as a timeless gem - amongst Hollywood's finest achievements.The riveting prison drama Escape from Alcatraz, starring Clint Eastwood, arrived in cinemas in 1979 to widespread critical praise and commercial success.Since its release, this exceptional picture has cemented its status as one of the genre's most influential entries, garnering plaudits from distinguished directors including Quentin Tarantino, who lauded it as "both fascinating and exhilarating... cinematically speaking, it's Siegel's most expressive film".In the wake of Donald Trump's election victory for a second White House stint, the picture has witnessed renewed interest after the US President unveiled intentions to resurrect the long-shuttered Alcatraz ...

It's packed cast includes Jamie Foxx and Jason Bateman (Image: Universal)A 'brutal and underappreciated' contemporary war film is departing Netflix within days.Subscribers to the streaming platform have fewer than seven days remaining to view the movie and are being encouraged to catch it before it's too late. The title concerned is 2007's The Kingdom.It features an outstanding ensemble cast including Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Entourage's Jeremy Piven, Monster The Jeffrey Dahmer Story performer Richard Jenkins, and Ozark star Jason Bateman.The picture also boasts a soundtrack by Danny Elfman who is renowned for creating The Simpsons theme tune as well as films including Batman and The Nightmare Before Christmas.According to its plot summary, The Kingdom tracks federal agent Ron Fleur...

The Shakespeare adaptation remains beloved (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Fans of period dramas can’t afford to miss out on this Shakespeare adaptation of one of the Bard’s best-loved plays that's now streaming on Prime Video.This comes after others have enjoyed a "masterpiece" historical drama, a murder mystery series from an acclaimed author, and a period crime drama. The film was released in 1995 and took its cue from a haunting tale, with many praising the piece on IMDb. One user gave a glowing 10/10 review and described the play as their “favourite” Shakespeare story because it was so “fascinating” and hailed this adaptation as “absolutely brilliant”.They went on to say how the central ...

A new film on Netflix, currently number one on the streaming app, has been described as phenomenal by fans who say it is a must-see. The film was released at the end of 2025 but has recently climbed up the Netflix ranks. Anniversary, directed by Jan Komasa and starring the likes of Diane Lane,  Kyle Chandler, Madeline Brewer and Zoey Deutch, is an American dystopian political thriller.The synopsis on Rotten Tomatoes reads: "In this gripping thriller, a close-knit family is caught in the turmoil of a controversial rising movement known as 'The Change.' Ellen and Paul (Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler) witness their lives fall apart when Ellen's former student Liz (Phoebe Dynevor) reappears and starts dating their son (Dylan O'Brien)."As Liz becomes a part of the Taylor family, tensions rise ...

Viewers have heaped praise on a gangster series available on BBC iPlayer. Despite only running for 16 episodes, Kin, a crime drama centred on a family underworld conflict in Dublin, has left viewers clamouring for more.While Kin initially broadcast from 2021 to 2023, the programme has gained fresh admirers who have discovered it on Netflix and iPlayer. The Irish drama also won over critics - its debut series boasts a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, reports the Express. "A boy is killed, and his family embarks on a gangland war with an international cartel," reads the show's description. "But the Kinsellas have something the cartel does not, the unbreakable bonds of blood and family."The stellar ensemble was led by Charlie Cox, renowned for portraying Marvel superhero Daredevil, al...

Five years on from when Daniel Craig exploded himself out of the 007 film franchise and fans are still waiting for his successor.Amazon MGM Studios has hired Dune trilogy’s Denis Villeneuve to direct the Bond 26 reboot, with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight on screenwriting duties.As for who will be cast as the seventh official 007 actor, there’s been some big movements in the bookies’ race of late.According to Coral, Tom Hiddleston has seen his odds cut from 12-1 down to 8-1 following the series 2 finale of The Night Manager, in which he plays an MI6 spy. At 44, the Loki actor isn’t necessarily too old to start playing Bond, given Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan were all a similar age at their debut. However, rumour has it Amazon are looking for a younger Bond for th...

John Wayne and John Ford collaborated on my classic Westerns, but the one that made Duke a star was 1939’s Stagecoach.The 1880-set story followed a group of strangers riding through dangerous Apache territory, in a movie Orson Welles believed to be textbook filmmaking.In fact, he watched it over 40 times in preparation for making "the greatest movie of all time", Citizen Kane.Stagecoach also had Wayne wearing his trademark hat that he sported in many of his Westerns, until retiring it two decades later after filming Rio Bravo – simply because it was “falling apart”.The 1939 film was a real turning point in Duke’s career as director Ford finally decided to cast in him one of his movies as Ringo Kid. After being offered the part, Wayne felt he had been “hit in the belly with a baseball ba...

The Melania Trump film has been in cinemas still last Friday and the new documentary has since garnered a big green Rotten Tomatoes splat.At time of writing the movie has 6% positive reviews, compared to 99% from her fans on the Popcornmeter.The $40 million Amazon MGM Studios movie will be headed to streaming on Prime Video “in a few months”, according to director Brett Ratner.But that’s not all, as there’s a three-part TV series to complement the most controversial film of 2026 so far.Speaking on the red carpet of the Melania premiere, Ratner revealed: “And then there’s three more episodes of stuff that’s not in the movie. So it’s a whole new three-part series that’s coming out.” The documentary film follows the First Lady in the 20 days leading up to the 2nd inauguration of President ...

There are plenty of period dramas available to stream right now, but only a handful manage to surprise viewers and leave them talking long after the credits roll. One film in particular is being praised as a hidden gem, as it first appeared quietly and without much fanfare. Many viewers say they had never even heard of it before pressing play.It’s a slow-burning story that’s full of heartbreak, romance and mystery. It’s also set against sweeping views of the Scottish coastline. Some viewers have called it one of the most emotional films they have watched in years, despite it coming from a small independent production.The film is now streaming for free on BBC iPlayer, so it’s one of the easiest period dramas to watch this weekend. But you wouldn’t know it from the lack of promotion. In f...