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October is here, and with it, a new slate of things to watch. For fans of war movies and gangster flicks, we've rounded up some fresh picks at Netflix and Amazon Prime. There's a Mel Gibson-directed World War 2 film with Andrew Garfield, a new caper on Amazon Prime, and a '50s gangster movie with Sean Penn you might have missed at the time.On another note, The Godfather and The Godfather II are set to leave Amazon Prime. The classics have been earmarked to leave the streaming platform in the next 30 days so there's no better time for a rewatch.

First released in 2022, this crime drama continues to make waves as rave reviews roll in, claiming the film is "excellent".If you're in search of your next watch for a night in front of the TV, The Stranger could be the answer, as it packs in a load of thrills, based on real-life tragedies. The book, The Sting: The Undercover Operation That Caught Daniel Morcombe's Killer by Kate Kyriacou, helped to inspire the film, as it follows an investigation of a child abduction.An undercover police officer, played by Joel Edgerton, is tasked with forming a close relationship with a prime suspect, Henry Peter Teague, played by Sean Harris. While Henry has been torn down by a life of hard work and physical labour, his new friendship with Mark becomes everything he could want.Although both of them a...

Warwick Davis attends a Creative Careers Fair at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden (Image: PinPep)Over 300 students were treated to a magical Harry Potter experience as they attended a Creative Careers Fair in the iconic Great Hall. Set against the enchanting backdrop of the globally renowned sets, pupils from secondary schools across the UK had the opportunity to meet Warwick Davis, famed for his role as Professor Flitwick, and uncover the secrets behind some of the most creative roles in cinema.The careers fair, organised by Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, provided them with exclusive access to the film's behind-the-scenes maestros. This included an art director, head prop maker, chief sculptor, special effects supe...

Netflix has just unveiled a full-length trailer for the eagerly-awaited adaptation of the timeless Frankenstein novel.The production features Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, a genius yet arrogant scientist who creates life through a horrific experiment.Jacob Elordi delivers a standout performance in the preview as The Creature, with viewers rushing to YouTube's comments to praise the film as "epic" and "monstrous".Nevertheless, fans have all expressed identical frustration regarding the release timing - having hoped for a Halloween debut given the horror genre.Frankenstein will screen in selected cinemas on October 17, before arriving on Netflix on November 7.@terrenceharris-hughes4436 commented: "Wish this was coming out Halloween."@BostonStonks posted on X, formerly Twitter: "Shou...

Speaking with The Wrap, the producer said Robbie’s “still involved” in Pirates of the Caribbean 6. He continued: “We’re working on a script. If we don’t have it on the page, it’s not gonna get on the screen… We had two scripts at one point, and then one kind of dropped out and we kind of went with the other one. She’s still involved.”Of all the franchises he oversees, Bruckheimer confessed Pirates was the most difficult to keep going: “The hardest one has been Pirates so far. It has been eight years since the series’ last instalment, 2017’s Dead Men Tell No Tales [Salazar’s Revenge in the UK] hit theaters. “That world is so cool and specific. You just gotta find the right way in.”Meanwhile, Orlando Bloom is keen to “get the band back together”, but Keira Knightley had a different respon...

A top-rated horror flick that fans claim leaves 'a lasting scare' is now streaming for free - perfectly timed for Halloween season. Released in 2012, Sinister can now be viewed on streaming service Tubi. The film features four-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke as troubled crime writer Ellison Oswalt.Eager to write a best seller, Ellison secretly moves his family into a house where the brutal murders he is investigating took place. However, when he discovers an unsettling video that exposes paranormal activity within the home, the writer must confront the supernatural threat, reports the Mirror.The mystery thriller was helmed by Scott Derrickson, who horror enthusiasts will recognise for directing The Black Phone films. Derrickson additionally acted as screenwriter, working with C. Robert C...

Netflix has just dropped an  Oscar-nominated drama praised as 'one of the greatest movies of the 21st century' onto its platform. Featuring Hollywood A-listers Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, and Justin Timberlake, the picture was written and directed by Ethan and Joel Coen.The renowned Coen brothers are celebrated for legendary films including The Big Lebowski, No Country for Old Men, and Fargo. We are, of course, talking about Inside Llewyn Davis, which is now available to stream on Netflix. Initially launched in 2013, the period drama chronicles a week in the life of Llewyn Davis, a folk musician battling to achieve stardom in 1960s New York, reports the Mirror.With Isaac headlining the cast as Llewyn, the picture delves into the harsh reality artists confront whilst chasing celebrity. ...

With a new month comes an exciting new array of movies dropping in cinemas and on streaming platforms alike. This month sees the release of many, which look to be big hitters. One of which stars Cillian Murphy as a devoted school teacher, in a new type of role for the actor, Steve is no doubt going to be one of the most talked about films of October. Then there is Jacob Elordi's Frankenstein will be released in selected cinemas ahead of a Netflix release. Collin Farrell has only just released A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, but the actor is also starring in A Ballad of a Small Player, directed by Edward Berger. Here is a little more about my top three films you must watch coming out in October.The film's synopsis reads: "Steve follows Cillian Murphy as a devoted headteacher, Steve, at a t...

George Clooney is the archetypal modern movie star, having been blessed with his good looks and suave charm.It comes as little surprise, then, that after playing one in Hail Caesar!, he’s doing the same in the Oscars hopeful Jay Kelly.The new Noah Baumbach film, co-written by Emily Mortimer, stars Clooney in the title role as a famous actor who travels Europe reflecting on life with his manager, played by Adam Sandler.Speaking of movie stars, Clooney has revealed his all-time three favourites.Speaking with Vanity Fair, Clooney said: “I would say that there are two that I was friends with that I think of as two of the greatest of all time. Which is, I was great friends with Paul Newman. I was great friends with Gregory Peck. And y’know, she only did a few films, but, the entire time she ...

Netflix has just added a beloved cult classic to its catalogue featuring Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart, Julie Benz, and Judy Greer.The 1999 flick centres on a clique of teenage girls at secondary school who attempt to conceal the killing of their closest mate.Penned by Darren Stein, it was originally conceived as a horror picture, but ultimately became a black comedy.The film in question, Jawbreaker, underwent numerous alterations before its cinema release, including a major recast and the trimming of an intimate scene.The part of Julie was initially given to Rachael Leigh Cook, who was subsequently replaced by Rebecca Gayheart after producers decided she lacked the proper rapport with her co-stars.Subsequently, there were complaints about an explicit intimate sequence between Rose McG...