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The ‘best gangster series of all time’ with 95% rating 'will never be bettered', say fans (Image: Getty)It’s been called the “undisputed champion” of all TV shows which “ushered in a new world of television” that we are still living in today.Despite the thousands of TV series that have been created in the 18 years since this show’s final series ended in 2007, and the explosion of Netflix and countless other streaming services, there is a wide-ranging belief that not one of them has bettered this series.It is rated 9.2 out of 10 on IMDB and 95% from top critics on Rotten Tomatoes, making it comfortably one of the best-rated shows in history. But when you narrow it down to specific series, some have a flawless 100% rating on the review aggregator site. Read more: The 10 best TV shows of ...

There Will Be Blood director Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, had its world premiere this week, and critics can’t hold back in their first reactions.The new action thriller One Battle After Another co-stars Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, and a brief synopsis reads: “When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter."The New York Times believes the $140 million movie is set for Oscars glory, while IndieWire called it “the best movie released by a major American studio since I started working as a critic [in 2010]. Distressing how little else comes to mind!”The film has also been highly praised by Steven Spielberg himself.Speaking at a Q&A with Anderson at the Directors Guild of Am...

A "harrowing" thriller featuring Matthew McConaughey is keeping critics on the "edge of their seats".The Lost Bus, based on a true survival story, takes audiences back to the catastrophic California wildfires of 2018. It tells the tale of a bus driver and a school teacher who find themselves in the midst of the blaze as they attempt to save school children.The film is set to debut in select cinemas on 19 September before launching on Apple TV+ on 3 October. Starring Matthew McConaughey (famed for his roles in Magic Mike and Interstellar), the film is directed by Academy Award nominee Paul Greengrass, renowned for his work on the Bourne action film series.Apple TV teases: "A determined father (Matthew McConaughey) risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher (America Ferrera) and her s...

Netflix has just dropped a 90s-set romantic comedy that has already shattered viewing records within a fortnight of its release.The South Korean production, set in 1998, centres on 19 year old student Park Se-ri (portrayed by Shin Eun-soo) who is preparing to make the most crucial declaration of her life.She becomes involved with transfer student Han Yoon-seok (Gong Myung), sparking a tender teenage romance.The film is titled Love Untangled, and it has already claimed the top position on the Non-English Film chart with 8.2 million viewers.Enthusiasts have flocked to IMDb to share their opinions, with hannynorbert awarding it a perfect 10/10 rating.They commented: "This movie archives everything it aims for. You would think you have seen it all as far as high-school love stories are conc...

Fans of the Jonas Brothers have been left thrilled by a teaser trailer for the band's forthcoming Christmas film.Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas headline an "all-star" cast whilst portraying versions of themselves in the Disney+ production.A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, which is set to launch in November, marks the trio's return to Disney, with whom they previously collaborated earlier in their careers on programmes such as Jonas.The recent partnership arrives as Joe, 36, Kevin, 37, and Nick, 32, mark their 20th anniversary as a group this year.The seasonal film will follow the brothers as they battle to travel from London to New York in time to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, reports the Mirror.It's hinted that they encounter "a series of escalating obstacles" whilst at...

Netflix has revealed thrilling news for crime thriller enthusiasts as official first-look images have been unveiled for a new project that faced significant setbacks.The Rip, featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was helmed by Joe Carnahan and boasts other major stars including The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun.Carnahan spoke to Tudum about the powerful friendship between Affleck and Damon, who have remained close since primary school.He revealed: "Working with Matt and Ben and having two, distinctly talented filmmakers, as both creative allies and the studio heads, wound up being the best of both worlds."I've never had as easy an experience on a movie as I had on The Rip. They took exceptionally good care of me and backed my decisions every step of the way."The picture arrives on January ...

Jeff Bridges may be an on-screen legend after his performance in The Big Lebowski, but another actor was considered before him.An Academy Award-winner who would feature in some of the biggest Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s was first offered the role.Though he turned it down and directing duo Ethan and Joel Coen would opt for Bridges, fans were stunned to realise the veteran screen legend had been considered for the part.It may have been a very different film with him in the mix, though the brothers' first choice for the role never came to be.A post to the r/TodayILearned Reddit page saw fans share their surprise at the Academy Award-winning director, Mel Gibson, being first choice for the role.The post reads: "Mel Gibson was the Coen Brothers' first choice to play The Dude in Th...

Horror fans are completely "mesmerised" by this Korean film set against the backdrop of a rural village, tucked away in the mountains, where mysterious deaths continue to occur.The Wailing is a 2016 horror that found a new lease of life when it was released on streaming services, and fans can't seem to say enough good things about it. With an impressive 99% overall score on the review site Rotten Tomatoes, it appears to live up to its rave reviews.The award-winning Korean film focuses on a police officer who is investigating a series of deaths in his community. Locals of Gokseong, a mountainous village, are pointing the finger at a newcomer to the area as there continues to be paranormal activity unsettling the area.No one seems safe from these deadly forces, not even the young daughter...

A forgotten Zack Snyder action fantasy film starring Oscar Isaac, John Hamm and Emily Browning went under the radar when it was first released, but now fans are flocking back to re-experience the thrill. But reviews are mixed with some saying it should be a classic, and others branding it misogynistic slop.Snyder himself has agreed that his 2011 film Sucker Punch is “so movie”, after YouTuber Mike’s Mic branded the film with a 10% Rotten Tomatoes score as “the most movie ever.”Snyder posted to X saying “Mike’s right.” It would be easy to misinterpret this film as a tacky, psycho-sexual horror bound to titillate wrong’uns.One reviewer on IMDb rated the film a solid 7/10 saying “it’s not for everyone.”They added: “It has been called any number of things in derogative fashion, which since ...

Directed by David Mackenzie, the narrative follows two brothers—played with raw intensity by Chris Pine and Ben Foster—who resort to robbing banks in a last-ditch effort to save their family’s land from foreclosure.Their path collides with a seasoned Texas Ranger, portrayed by Jeff Bridges, whose pursuit adds layers of grit and moral complexity to the story.Taylor Sheridan’s screenplay was widely acclaimed for its sharp dialogue and poignant exploration of economic despair, justice, and the fading promise of the American dream, painting a haunting portrait of a society on the edge.Securing four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Bridges) and Best Original Screenplay, it established itself as one of the decade's most acclaimed crime thrillers.Severa...