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*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 ...

A cult horror flick branded as "so bad, it's good" and featuring Paul Bettany takes centre stage on Film4 this evening.Legion, which arrived in cinemas in 2010, presents an apocalyptic tale where the Archangel Michael shields a pregnant waitress named Charlie and her unborn baby - destined to be humanity's salvation.The plot unfolds as God seeks to obliterate mankind for its sins, unleashing possessed beings (zombie-angels) who descend upon a remote roadside eatery.The film has garnered favourable feedback, with audiences hailing it as a "cult classic" whilst others describe it as "so bad, it's good".On Rotten Tomatoes, one enthusiastic review said: "This movie was such a good time - a dark apocalyptic style movie with the ages old battle between heaven and hell, literally and biblicall...

A cult horror film featuring a huge 90s star has  landed on Amazon Prime, but fans are warning people not to watch it alone.Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Sarah Michelle Geller plays Karen in the award-winning Takashi Shimizu film The Grudge.We follow the story of Karen as she lives in Japan and works as a caretaker for the elderly people. Assigned a visit to an elderly lady (Grace Zabriskie) Kare discovers some terrifying an puzzling happenings in the old house.This dark history follows Karen around her life until she unveils the true story of the horror that unfolded.The tale takes its inspiration from the belief that when someone dies in a powerful grip of rage, then a curse is left behind.It's a "stain" that forever becomes a part of the place where the death occurred, and it will kill ...

A period drama unlike any other has garnered praise from audiences and been hailed as a "standout" film – and it's airing on Film4 this evening. The movie features the late Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire who masquerades as a knight and enters tournaments, earning glory and forging friendships with historical figures including Edward the Black Prince (James Purefoy) and Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany).Drawing its title from 14th-century poet Geoffrey Chaucer's story "The Knight's Tale", the film premiered in 2001 and has garnered glowing reviews ever since. One five-star review on Rotten Tomatoes said: "They just don't make movies like this anymore, and that's not a good thing. The corniness adds to its charm and helps transport you to a time when cinema didn't take i...

Netflix has unveiled additional cast members for an exciting new animated feature arriving later this year.With Michael B Jordan and Juno Temple already on board, the platform has announced that comedy legends Cedric the Entertainer and Tracy Morgan will also contribute their vocal talents to Swapped.The story unfolds in a grand animal realm called the Valley, where Jordan provides the voice for a diminutive forest creature who becomes entangled in a body-switching mishap with an aristocratic bird, brought to life by Temple.A synopsis reveals: "The two sworn enemies are forced to walk in each other's feathers and fur as they embark on a wild journey together."The project also features contributions from the writing duo Christian Magalhaes and Robert Snow, recognised for their work on Du...

Back in September, Der Tiger had a quiet cinematic release before heading to streaming on Amazon Prime Video.Since its global debut on the streaming service on January 2, the new World War 2 action thriller has hit No 1 on the film chart across 15 countries and is currently at No 3 in the UK.Retitled ‘The Tank’ in English, the film follows one from the German perspective on the Eastern Front against Stalin’s Red Army.David Schütter stars as Philip Gerkins, who is ordered to lead the men under his command in their Tiger tank into contested territory, to locate Tilman Strauss’ Lieutenant Paul von Hardenburg.The film’s official synopsis reads: “Eastern Front, 1943: A German Tiger tank crew is sent on a dangerous mission deep behind the fiercely contested front lines. As they journey throug...