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An iconic romantic-comedy that propelled Emma Stone to stardom in 2010 is now just a click away for streaming enthusiasts with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video.A decade and a half since its release, this hilariously sharp and endlessly quotable high school movie has garnered an immense cult following, earning its place alongside legendary teen comedies like Heathers and Mean Girls.Many hail it as the definitive high school comedy of the 2010s, with some fans claiming it remains unrivalled.The film in question is none other than Easy A, which follows the misadventures of Olive Penderghast (portrayed by Stone), a 17-year-old who becomes entangled in a web of salacious high school gossip.After lying about losing her virginity, Olive quickly finds herself at the epicentre of attention, ...

Appearing at the Sundance Film Festival yesterday, Tarantino shared: “If you’re wondering what I’m doing right now. I’m writing a play. It’s probably going to be the next thing I end up doing.” There have been previous rumours of a stage adaptation of The Hateful Eight, but that was years ago and we’d guess this is an entirely new project from the double Oscar-winner. But there was a catch.Tarantino added: “If it’s a fiasco I probably won’t turn it into a movie. But if it’s a smash hit? It might be my last movie.” The 61-year-old confessed he found the theatre more challenging than making films, especially given that the movies are spending less and less time in cinemas as the years go by.

They may have long broken up, but now surviving members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones have reunited in an epic first: not back on stage, but on the big screen.In an unprecedented move, the trio are talking heads in the first-ever authorised Led Zeppelin documentary film.Becoming Led Zeppelin charts the band’s origins and rise to global stardom and will be released in cinemas this February.In addition to the full trailer, which you can check out above, there’s also a new clip from the documentary film featuring John Paul Jones.Remembering how he quit being a session musician to join a rock and roll band, Jones was told by colleagues: “You’re mad! Completely crazy!” Of course, little did they know that Led Zeppelin would go on to become the world’s best-selling band after ...

Sir Michael Caine has starred in some epic World War 2 films over the years, from The Eagle Has Landed to Escape to Victory.But did you know the great actor once starred as Joseph Stalin in a TV movie miniseries about the Big Three?Released in 1994, Caine acted opposite Bob Hoskins as Sir Winston Churchill and John Lithgow as President Franklin D Roosevelt in a drama spanning the Second World War.World War II: When Lions Roared was a two-part 3 hour miniseries produced for NBC.Notably, it was also the first video production to be produced in HD for broadcast in the US.Nominated for 6 Emmy Awards, including Best Actor for Caine’s portrayal of Stalin, this hidden gem World War classic received critical acclaim upon its release. The miniseries was also edited into a 2 hour film for UK home...

John Wayne’s most iconic collaborations were with director John Ford, most famously in their epic Westerns.The filmmaker was notorious for verbally attacking his actors on set to get a better performance out of them.However, the actor would never hit back as he believed Ford had made him a star after fighting for him to be the lead in 1939’s Stagecoach.A decade earlier, Wayne only had uncredited cameos in films and worked on sets in various roles.In Ford’s 1928 film Mother Machree, which was released 97 years ago this week, Duke had a minor part and ended up standing up to Ford on set despite being just 19 at the time of filming.Wayne’s first job for Ford was hearding geese on Mother Machree and the young Duke wasn’t afraid of the filmmaker. According to the movie star’s estate: “In lat...

The World War 2 epic won seven Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Spielberg. Schindler’s List, which also stars Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes, is on BBC Two at 10:30pm and will be streaming for a limited time on BBC iPlayer afterwards. The film is being broadcast today because Monday marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Travel enthusiasts are in for a treat with the latest documentary offering on Disney+, which promises to unveil the beauty and historical richness of one of Europe's most captivating cities.The streaming platform, already known for its diverse range of documentaries including the awe-inspiring One Strange Rock and the musical odyssey of The Beatles: Get Back, has now introduced a travelogue that combines wanderlust with a dash of history.Trudie Styler takes viewers on an immersive journey through the iconic Italian city in Posso Entrare? An Ode to Naples, a film that serves as the perfect remedy for the January Blues.This sun-soaked visual feast pays homage to Naples, a city bursting with culture, stories, and significance in Italy. The documentary also doesn't shy away from examining t...

We’re only a month into 2025 and there’s plenty of blockbusters to look forward to this year. Now OLBG has polls 2000 UK adults to determine the Top 10 most anticipated movies according to British film fans. Deadpool and Wolverine came top in last year’s poll and was the second highest-grossing movie worldwide, taking over $1.3 billion at the box office just behind Inside Out 2 on almost $1.7 billion. Check out the full Top 10 ranking for 2025 movies below, which includes the Superman reboot and Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible 8.

This September marks the cinematic release of Downton Abbey 3, the first instalment in the period drama franchise without the late great Dame Maggie Smith.The Oscar-winning star’s Dowager Duchess, Lady Violet Crawley, was killed off at the end of Downton Abbey: A New Era before the actress died. And according to Michelle Dockery, the third film will be a “beautiful tribute” to the screen icon.Not only that, but the Lady Mary actress has confirmed Hugh Bonneville’s bombshell last year that Downton Abbey really is the end of the road.In a recent interview, Dockery said it was always meant to be a trilogy and added: “I’m really excited to see the final film." She then shared what the final day on set was like.Speaking with Collider, she said: “We really relished every minute. It being the ...

Today marks 60 years since the death of Winston Churchill at the age of 90 after suffering his eighth stroke.The iconic wartime hero is widely regarded as Britain's greatest leader, after leading us to victory in World War 2, and his incredible life has been depicted in TV shows and films countless times.A-list names like Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon, and Timothy Spall have adopted his famous looks, voice, and personality, and some have received huge accolades for their portrayal.Read below for our top 10 greatest portrayals of Winston Churchill, and let us know who you think is the greatest Churchill actor in our comments section.