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If you’re looking for a war film to watch, look no further than this 2019 release that’s gained a huge reputation in the genre. It takes a lot for a modern war film to beat the old classics, but this film has been hailed a masterpiece by viewers and critics alike.Six years after it was shown at the cinema, you can watch the film - 1917 - on Netflix. One person wrote on the website Rotten Tomatoes: “A masterpiece. This goes into my top 15.”Another penned: “Very beautifully shot movie, one of the prettiest movies ever and the only movie I've seen where one-take isn't used as a gimmick.”1917 is best known for its visuals. Set during World War 1, the story follows two young British soldiers on a harrowing mission across enemy territory.Tasked with delivering a crucial message that could sav...

It was 15 years ago, when Julian Fellowes’ hit new ITV series began delighting period drama fans around the world.Since then, two movies have extended the six-season storyline of the Crawley family and their servants, and now a third film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, completes the trilogy.Set in 1930, a year after the Wall Street Crash, Hugh Bonneville’s Lord Grantham is having financial difficulties.Facing tough questions about keeping the upstairs/downstairs show on the road, with all its bells and whistles, he’s left weighing up an uncertain future.Meanwhile, his daughter, Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary, has divorced Matthew Goode’s Henry Talbot (entirely absent from the films, bar a small cameo) and is now the subject of public disgrace in London society.Of course, the gaping hol...

When it comes to cinematic portrayals of conflict, some titles inevitably dominate the conversation. Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan is one, Sam Peckinpah’s Cross of Iron another.But on IMDb, war film fans have been pointing to a very different contender for the title of “best war movie ever” - South Korea’s Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War.Released in 2004, Kang Je-gyu’s film is set during the Korean War of the 1950s and tells the story of two brothers caught up in the devastating conflict.Known in some countries simply as Brotherhood, it quickly became one of South Korea’s biggest box office successes, selling more than 11 million tickets domestically and reaching international audiences through film festivals and DVD releases.On IMDb, one reviewer described the film as “a sp...

We all rely on Rotten Tomatoes when it comes to deciphering whether a movie is worth watching. It's the most popular film reviewing platform, and it includes both a critic's rating and an audience rating; these can differ quite vastly at times. But here, the critics and audience have come together to rank the best movies of all time, and there may be one or two sneaky sequels in there.Here are the top 10 best movies of all time according to Rotten Tomatoes users and critics.10. Toy Story 2That's right, this sequel has made it into the top 10 and beating the original. Toy Story 2 has proven a hit with the critics who awarded it with 100% and said: "The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast t...

Based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth, this film serves as a beautiful reminder that even in the darkest of places, hope can be a powerful force for redemption and freedom. The 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a banker, Andy Dufresne played by Tim Robbins, who has been convicted of killing his wife and her lover despite being innocent, and Ellis "Red" Redding, a hardened convict and contraband smuggler played by Morgan Freeman. The Shawshank Redemption explores themes of hope, friendship, and perseverance as Andy maintains his dignity and optimism despite the brutal realities of prison life - and it's been dubbed the best movie of all time by IMDb.The film is available now to stream on NowTV, and has earned an impressi...

As someone who adores films, I try to watch as many as possible, but at the very least a couple a week. This month I have banked more films that I would like to admit, so it felt only right to share my favourites of August. There's a newly released rom-com in there, a classic from 2001 and a Cannes Film Festival award-winning romantic dramedy.Cinema is truly hotting up ahead of Oscar season, so I'd encourage everyone to get out and support their local cinemas as the weather starts to take a turn. Here are my highlights of the month of August. Materialists (2025)Materialists is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Celine Song, who formerly directed popular movie Past Lives. The film stars Chris Evans, Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland, and Louisa Jacobson alongside Pasca...

The Polish government has weighed in on an ongoing row about the plot of The Thursday Murder Club, a movie adaptation of Richard Osman's best-selling novel. A plot twist that occurs towards the end of the film has enraged fans and been described as "deeply unfortunate" by an institute run by Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The story follows four senior sleuths - Elizabeth (Dame Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Joyce (Celia Imrie), and Ibrahim (Sir Ben Kingsley) - as they band together to try and solve cold murder cases while spending their days at a charming retirement community. But when the body of Tony Curran, played by Geoff Bell, co-owner of the retirement home Coopers Chase, is discovered, the group find themselves on the trail of a murderer much closer to home. Similar t...

One of Daniel Day-Lewis' most recent movies has been hailed by fans and critics alike. The film, released in 2017, has been dubbed both a "masterpiece" and "mesmerising". Phantom Thread is a romantic period drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Day-Lewis, alongside Vicky Krieps, and Lesley Manville.The film's synopsis reads: "Renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the center of British fashion in 1950s London -- dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites and debutantes. Women come and go in Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship. His carefully tailored existence soon gets disrupted by Alma, a young and strong-willed woman who becomes his muse and lover."Phantom Thread has an...

Fans of Julia Roberts will be delighted to discover her Academy Award-winning performance is now available to stream on Prime Video.The renowned actress secured Oscar nominations for Steel Magnolias and Pretty Woman in the 1990s, but it was Erin Brockovich that delivered her the Best Lead Actress prize.Originally released in 2000, the courtroom thriller features Roberts as single parent, Erin.After landing a job as a legal aide, she tackles the case of a Californian energy company accused of contaminating a city's water supply. The inspiring film is based on the real story of American woman Erin Brockovich, who initiated the legal case in the early nineties, reports the Mirror.Susannah Grant penned the screenplay, and acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh helmed the project. Both receive...

A Quentin Tarantino film lauded by critics as 'immaculate' is scheduled to air on TV tonight (September 6).The 2019 release Once Upon A Time...in Hollywood will be shown on Channel 4 at 10:10 pm., perfect for Saturday night entertainment.This star-studded period drama features Hollywood bigwigs Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, both of whom were nominated for Oscars for their performances.Pitt ultimately bagged the Best Supporting Actor award, while DiCaprio was overlooked for the Best Lead Actor accolade.The plot transports viewers back to 1960s Hollywood, where has-been actor Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Pitt) attempt to revive their careers, reports the Mirror.In their quest, they encounter intriguing characters that encapsulate the essence of Hollywood's G...