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Saturday night is the prime time for movie watching. Whether the TV guide is offering up a treat for your personal viewing or a new film that you have been wanting to see has just dropped on to streaming services, there isn't a better time of the week to settle on the couch with a movie at the ready. Here is a list of three cosy films that you could devote your Saturday evening too, and there might be a throwback added in there for good measure.As we approach the festive season, some of you will no doubt be toying with when it is acceptable to begin the Christmas movie marathons. Well, permission granted as BBC Three is airing The Holiday on Saturday night at 21:05pm. It is known to divide people, but The Holiday is a feel-good movie that will leave you feeling sentimental and fulfilled...

A new verdict has declared the worst Christmas movie of all time — and it’s probably not the obvious pick you’d expect. The film has been slammed by critics and, surprisingly, even fans of cheesy seasonal films struggled to defend it. Rotten Tomatoes released a list of 22 of the worst Christmas films of all time.The film review site commented: "From painful family reunions to sequels no child asked for to multiple Vince Vaughn and Tim Allen vehicles, these are all the Christmas films that scored less than 30% on the Tomatometer." However, the worst one of all time, with a 0% score, is The Nutcracker: The Untold Story (2010).What is the plot?In 1920s Vienna, lonely nine-year-old Mary receives a wooden nutcracker from her uncle. That night, the nutcracker comes to life and whisks her into...

Movie lovers have a new reason to clear their diaries: one of cinema’s most acclaimed works is now available to stream and watch on broadcast TV, and another streaming service.Amazon Prime viewers will also be pleased to learn that one of "the best war films of all time" is currently streaming on the platform, as well as on Channel 4, where it is streaming free.Apocalypse Now is a 1979 American psychological epic war film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who also directed The Godfather. Apocalypse Now is set in South Vietnam and Cambodia at the height of the Vietnam War.The film's synopsis reads: "In Vietnam in 1970, Captain Willard (Sheen) takes a perilous and increasingly hallucinatory journey upriver to find and terminate Colonel Kurtz (Brando), a once-promising officer...

A cult-classic sci-fi is hailed by fans as "incredibly original" and one of the "most underrated" horror films. Cube (1997) follows seven people who wake up inside a surreal, giant cube filled with deadly traps. The prisoners possess unique skills that they must utilise to navigate the maze-like sections in a desperate attempt to escape.The Canadian film, which stars Nicole de Boer, Nicky Guadagni, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller, Julian Richings, Wayne Robson, and Maurice Dean Wint as the captives, was reportedly shot in just one cube set, redressed multiple times to create the impression of a vast labyrinth. It was written and directed by Vincenzo Natali and reportedly made with a budget of just $350,000 Canadian dollars. It grossed almost $9million USD, according to box office tracking ...

Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence recently sat down for an episode of BAFTA Playback, where she made a huge statement.During the conversation, the 35-year-old Hunger Games star revealed her favourite film of all time happens to be one that only came out a couple of months ago and is tipped for major Oscar wins in the new year.The movie in question is Paul Thomas Anderson’s new action thriller One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.She declared: “This is the best movie I’ve ever seen. I can’t remember a time where I ever had an experience like that in the cinema, and it was shared.”Lawrence enthused: “When it was over, everyone applauded. I just kept thanking my husband over and over and over again because he had booked the tickets, like two weeks in advance, and I just couldn...

The LBC presenter and political commentator, Iain Dale, is well-known for his books and support of West Ham United. But did you know the 63-year-old is also a big movie fan? Last week, Lee Anderson MP revealed his favourite film of all time is a Tom Hanks classic, and it turns out another is among Dale’s Top 5, as revealed exclusively to the Daily Express, with his reasons why.

Nicolas Cage is very much in the experimental independent film stage of his career and his latest movie is as wild as ever.The Oscar-winner stars as Joseph (more old surfer hippie dude than 1st century step-father to the Son of God) opposite FKA Twigs’ Virgin Mary in the new supernatural thriller, The Carpenter’s Son.Opening with the newlyweds smuggling Jesus out of Bethlehem as King Herod’s men burn a newborn baby alive, it was clear this ambitious film wasn’t going to hold back.The focus of its strange tale is the Flight to Egypt, when the Holy Family are hiding in exile from the Massacre of the Innocents.However, writer-director Lofty Nathan has departed from the traditional gospel narratives, which New Testament scholars date within the disciples’ lifetime.Instead, the cradle Coptic...

The latest adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has recently been released on the popular streaming site Netflix, starring Jacob Elordi as The Creature and Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein. The movie has received high acclaim from critics and viewers alike for its stunning cinematography, exquisite gothic costumes, a gripping storyline, and compelling acting.Initially, when watching this film, it took me a while to become invested. The runtime is a staggering two hours and 29 minutes, and the pacing began quite slowly. However, after forcing myself to give it a proper watch, I have to admit that this is one of the best adaptations I have seen in a long time. But this led me to question, what is the best Frankenstein movie of all time?There are hundreds of adaptations of the novel...

Wicked: For Good is set to grace cinema screens this Friday (November 21), and fans are on tenterhooks to discover who will be stepping into the role of Dorothy.Ever since it was confirmed that the young girl from Kansas would be featuring in the film, fans have been eager to find out who the fortunate actress will be.In the stage version, Dorothy features prominently in the second act. However, in a surprising twist for Wicked: For Good, Dorothy's screen time will be significantly reduced, deviating from what musical enthusiasts might expect.Rumours have been swirling about who will don the iconic sparkly red shoes, with big names like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Alisha Weir being suggested. However, those who were sharp-eyed during exclusive screenings of the film on Monday (Nove...

A contentious film charting Donald Trump's ascent to power has been quietly added to Netflix's catalogue. The US President has vehemently criticised the film, even attempting to prevent its release.The Apprentice narrates the tale of the tycoon's rise to prominence and his ability to outmanoeuvre the system to reach the pinnacle in New York City. This biographical period drama follows the future world leader as he strives to make a name for himself in the Big Apple.In response to the film's production, the magnate went to great lengths to ensure the movie never saw the light of day. However, after receiving critical acclaim, film enthusiasts can now experience the project first-hand as it is added to the streaming platform.Co-funded by Irish investment, the film portrays a determined Tr...