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A new film starring James Bond’s Pierce Brosnan and based on the inspiring story of a British sporting icon is hitting cinema screens this week.Executive produced by Rocky legend Sylvester Stallone, Giant stars The Crown’s Amir El-Masry as Sheffield-born boxer Naseem Hamed, a multiple world championship winner between 1995-2000.Tackling his troubled upbringing facing racism and Islamophobia throughout the 1970s and 80s, the film follows ‘Prince’ Naseem’s rise to fame as well as his complex relationship with his mentor, Irish boxing coach Brendan Ingle (played by Brosnan).Written and directed by Rowan Athale, Giant is a must-watch for both sports fans and Bond enthusiasts as it features Brosnan on top form in a role that couldn’t be further from the suave secret agent.Notably, the film a...

Netflix viewers have just days to watch an “epic” high-octane crime drama from renowned director Martin Scorsese.The film, which fans are describing as an “absolute masterpiece” first came out in 2013 and currently holds a 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes.The “all time favourite” streaming on Netflix is based on a true story and adapted from a New York Times best-selling memoir.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the leading role, the film is based on the real story of Jordan Belfort, a former stockbroker and trader on Wall Street, New York.The film also stars Margot Robbie, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Favreau and Cristin Milioti.Titled The Wolf of Wall Street, the film is Scorsese’s eight-best film according to IMDb rankings, which places 1990’s Goodfellas in ...

A "masterpiece" biographical drama film starring Jesse Eisenberg that left one fan "speechless" is streaming now in the UK. The Social Network (2010) portrays the creation of the social media giant Facebook, with Eisenberg as founder Mark Zuckerberg, as he builds what will go on to become one of the world's most valuable companies in his Harvard dorm room.But as its success grows, so do tensions over ownership stakes in the platform and credit for its creation. The all-star cast also includes Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The film was based on Ben Mezrich's The Accidental Billionaires and was directed by David Fincher with a screenplay by renowned screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. Zuckerberg and the tech company weren't involved with the project, and the entrepreneur has rejected aspe...

A total of 221 films were submitted for consideration for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, with those making the longlist progressing to the nomination stage of voting. The second round of voting will decide the nominations, which are set to be announced later this month on Tuesday 27 January.The glamorous event is scheduled for Sunday 22 February. One Battle After Another is currently nominated in 16 categories including Best Film, Director, Leading Actress and Leading Actor.Meanwhile, the recently released Hamnet, featuring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, is nominated in 14 categories, as is Sinners.Marty Supreme has been nominated in 13 categories, while Frankenstein features in 12 and Wicked: For Good is only nominated in eight.Here is the complete 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards Longlist:

Visiting the cinema is a beloved pastime for countless people, but your film experience can sometimes be spoiled by the inconsiderate behaviour of fellow moviegoers. From chattering during screenings, to noisy eating, or using mobile phones, there are numerous ways thoughtless cinema visitors can become a real irritation.One woman who goes to the movies every week has revealed four "unspoken" cinema etiquette rules. Film enthusiast Lauren Owens, who frequently posts content about her passion for movies, has outlined what she describes as "the unspoken rules of the cinema", reports the Liverpool Echo. Her first point addressed one of the most widespread irritations faced by film enthusiasts."Don't use your phones in the cinema," Lauren said. "Clearly some people still need to hear this."...

*Warning: This article contains spoilers for People We Meet on Vacation.*People We Meet on Vacation duo Alex and Poppy might be destined for heartbreak.The Emily Henry characters take centre stage in Netflix's newest rom-com, which is now available to stream. Readers were already smitten with the couple when the original novel was published in 2021, and director Brett Haley has tried to maintain the book's charm.The film follows unlikely best mates Alex and Poppy, who reunite every summer for a holiday. After ten years of globetrotting together, they start to wonder if they're a perfect romantic match. Whilst they ultimately decide to pursue their romantic connection, it takes a while for the couple to reveal their true feelings, reports the Mirror.Portrayed by Emily Bader (as Poppy) an...

Netflix has just launched its latest romantic comedy, People We Meet on Vacation, based on Emily Henry's chart-topping novel of the same name.The story follows free-spirited journalist Poppy and her creature-of-habit best mate Alex, who first cross paths at university and vow to meet up each summer for a getaway.The duo travel across the globe together whilst maintaining a strictly platonic friendship. However, after a decade of keeping up the tradition, they start to wonder whether they might actually be soulmates.Since the book hit shelves in 2021, fans have become deeply invested in its protagonists, making some apprehensive about this fresh adaptation.But director Brett Haley has emphasised that he 'fought' to preserve the popular aspects of the novel in his film version.A crucial e...

Tom Blyth has made his return to screens in the heartwarming romcom People We Meet on Vacation, but what do we know about his actual love life?The Emily Henry novel adaptation features Blyth as the male lead Alex, alongside Emily Bader as his romantic interest Poppy.Following their first meeting at university, Poppy and Alex promise to take trips together every summer. This tradition continues for a decade, all whilst keeping things purely platonic.However, their friendship hits rough waters when romantic feelings begin to bubble beneath the surface.The film has just landed on Netflix, with viewers already applauding the palpable chemistry between Blyth and Bader. Away from the cameras, however, the British actor is involved with someone else, reports the Mirror.Blyth is in a relations...

There's nothing like snuggling up with a great film during the winter months, and a major favourite is currently available to view on BBC iPlayer. Sometimes, when the weather is cold, all people want to do is cosy up indoors with a good film, and it looks like you may need to add a particular one to your watchlist. The film was talked about on Reddit when a viewer admitted the movie has been on their mind since they first saw it. It got several people talking about just how gripping it is and, to make things better, it's currently available to view for free on BBC iPlayer.It's not the only film on the platform to have captivated people lately either. Last month, they were also raving about an amazing action film.A viewer wrote:"I watched Ben-Hur (1959) around two weeks ago, and I still ...

Netflix's newest rom-com whisks audiences around the world, but production was confined to just two cities.Adapted from Emily Henry's popular bestseller, People We Meet on Vacation charts the journey of improbable best friends Alex (portrayed by Tom Blyth) and Poppy (Emily Bader), who embark on annual week-long holidays together each summer.Beginning this ritual during their university years, the pair maintain it for ten years. But their friendship hits rocky ground when romantic feelings begin to surface, leaving them wondering if they're destined for something more.Director Brett Haley, who previously brought young adult novels All the Bright Places and Looking for Alaska to screen, helmed the adaptation of this charming romance.Despite the story following Poppy and Alex on worldwide ...