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Following its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival over the weekend, Rian Johnson’s third Benoit Blanc murder mystery, after Knives Out and Glass Onion, has been met with critical acclaim.Wake Up Dead Man’s official synopsis reads: “Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus. When young priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. Wicks’s modest-but-devoted flock includes devout church lady Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close), circumspect groundskeeper Samson Holt (Thomas Haden Church), tightly-wound lawyer Vera Draven, Esq (Kerry Washington), aspiring politici...

Netflix has unveiled another tantalising trailer for the forthcoming Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, but there's even more thrilling news for fans.The film, marking the third chapter in the Knives Out saga, sees Daniel Craig returning to his role as the brilliant detective Benoit Blanc.Originally slated for a Netflix release on 12 December, fans were united in their desire for a cinema release.In response, Netflix has now confirmed that the film will enjoy a stint in selected cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 28 November, following its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October.The streaming giant hinted at Benoit Blanc's "most dangerous case yet" and here's everything you need to know.The official synopsis for the film reveals: "When young priest Jud Duplenticy (...

Hollywood's most spectacular blockbusters are renowned and adored for their adrenaline-fuelled combat sequences, and with over 300 film and television credits under his belt, Paul Lacovara frequently provides the expertise behind these thrilling moments.Paul, a 2025 Emmy-nominated stuntman, has served as a body double for some of Tinseltown's most celebrated A-list performers and received recognition for Outstanding Stunt Performance at the Creative Arts Emmys for his contributions to ABC's popular series The Rookie.He has also contributed to beloved programmes including NCIS, Star Trek: Picard and Magnum PI.Throughout his career, he has suffered everything from a fractured sternum and damaged larynx to a broken sacrum and ruptured ligaments, and he spoke exclusively to Reach publicatio...

The film, which is currently available on Netflix, has received high praise from cinema enthusiasts after others have praised a period drama and others have been captivated by a dark series.One viewer gave the film a perfect score, stating in their review: "One of the most intelligent and moving films ever."Another top-rated review was titled: "The Ultimate Lead Performance", with the reviewer elaborating: "He is that magnificent. He IS Sir Thomas More. We feel his hope, weariness, fire, virtue, protectiveness, morality, and bemusement as richly as he conveys each one frequently, one right after another."A third glowing review read: "This is one of my favorite [sic] films. It is of perfect length and pacing, and the script is one of the best ever written. The acting, direction, and desi...

Many movie fans appear to be in agreement over one film being the best of all time.The film, which released in 1994, has received two sequels over the last three decades, and some fans believe only the second instalment in the trilogy is better than the first.They say every other movie released, from Hollywood classics like The Godfather, to art house masterpieces like The Tree of Life are nowhere close to the film in question.One fan has gone viral on social media site X, after writing: "Best movie of all time and the sequel might be even better." The film has received constant praise from movie lovers for the chemistry between its cast and the heartwrenching conclusion to its story.People were left calling it a "masterpiece" with its sequel considered a "perfect film." Both titles, st...

A miniseries set during the Iraq war has been praised by US Marines for being one of the most “most accurate” portrayals of the soldier experience.Generation Kill, an HBO show that aired in 2008, is based on Evan Wright’s book about his experience as an embedded reporter with the US Marines during the Iraq invasion in 2003.It was nominated for several Emmys and a Royal Television Society Award, and won three Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, a Golden Reel, and a Gracie Award.The stellar cast features Alexander Skarsgard, Jon Huertas, James Ransone, and Lee Tergesen.Ahead of filming, the actors were put through a six-day boot camp led by Eric Kocher and Rudy Reyes, known for his role in the Channel 4 reality show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Reyes was a sergeant in Bravo Company, 1...

The last film in this beloved period drama franchise is set for release on Friday and it has been hailed the "best movie of them all" in early reviews. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is a historical drama film directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes. It is the sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) and the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise. Many of the original franchise's cast members, who also appeared in the previous two films, will return. Paul Giamatti and Dominic West will reprise their roles as Harold Levinson from the television series and Guy Dexter from the previous film, respectively. Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan will join the cast for the last instalment.The film's synopsis reads: "In t...

Amazon Prime viewers will be pleased to learn that a classic thriller has landed on the streaming platform. Mulholland Drive is a 2001 surrealist neo-noir mystery art film written and directed by David Lynch; who describes the film as "a love story in the city of dreams". It stars Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, and Justin Theroux.The film's synopsis reads: "A dark-haired woman (Harring) is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty (Watts), a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoilt neither by traffic jams nor...

An epic gangster film that has been described as a "masterpiece" is streaming on Netflix. With a near-perfect score of 95%, The Irishman is an American epic gangster film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Steven Zaillian. The 2019 film is based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. It stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, with Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, Stephen Graham, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Jesse Plemons, and Harvey Keitel in supporting roles.The film's synopsis reads: "The film follows Frank Sheeran (De Niro), a truck driver who becomes a hitman involved with mobster Russell Bufalino (Pesci) and his crime family before later working for the powerful Teamster Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino). The film marked the ninth collabo...

Netflix is  currently streaming a British drama that left audiences both weeping and roaring with laughter, and fans say you should watch it immediately.The picture was directed by renowned filmmaker Mike Leigh, who has secured seven Academy Award nominations during his illustrious career.If Leigh's name rings a bell, you might remember him as the creator behind 1996's comedic drama Secrets and Lies, which earned five Oscar nods in 1997.Jump to 2024, and Leigh delivered Hard Truths to audiences, which is now ready to view on the platform.Set in London, the plot follows the life of depressed woman Pansy and her bond with sister Chantelle, reports the Manchester Evening News.The film stars Oscar-nominated Marianne Jean-Baptiste as the tormented protagonist, alongside Michele Austin as her...