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My Girl, which hit cinemas in 1992, is a coming-of-age drama which follows the friendship between Vada and Thomas J. Currently available to stream on ITVX at no cost, the film, which has earned the reputation as the 'most heartbreaking' movie, has reduced audiences to tears for decades.Vada is an 11 year old lass residing in Pennsylvania who suffers from hypochondria and becomes fixated with mortality. She begins forming a bond with an unpopular lad called Thomas J who has allergies to "everything". As time passes, Vada and Thomas J become increasingly close and even experience their first kiss together, reports the Mirror.Yet disaster strikes and the duo are tragically torn apart, leaving Vada utterly devastated.My Girl presently holds a rating of 57% on Rotten Tomatoes with many ackno...

A period drama streaming on Prime Video is being described by fans as a “masterpiece” and “the best movie we’ve seen”, with some saying it’s one of the most gripping films in recent years. Set in 18th-century Britain, the story follows a royal love triangle full of manipulation, betrayal and dark comedy. It’s been praised for its razor-sharp writing, “bold cinematography and unforgettable performances” from its three leading stars.The film in question is The Favourite, starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, it won Colman an Oscar for Best Actress and went on to earn ten Academy Award nominations. Viewers who recently discovered the movie on streaming platforms have not held back in their praise.One wrote: “The Favourite is, so far, the best mo...

Period drama fans are in for a treat with this eighties Oscar-winning film that has just arrived on Channel 4's streaming platform.The drama is not only based on a cherished British novel, but it also features Downton Abbey legend Dame Maggie Smith, who sadly passed away in September 2024.She starred alongside two-time Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter and Oscar winner Dame Judi Dench. We're of course talking about A Room with a View, which is now available to stream for free.Originally released in 1985, the story is adapted from E. M Forster's romance novel of the same name.Directed by James Ivory, it follows Lucy Honeychurch (Bonham Carter), a young woman who travels to Italy with her chaperone Charlotte (Smith). In Florence, Lucy finds herself attracted to free-spirited bach...

Downton Abbey is drawing to a close with one final spectacular send-off as devotees say goodbye to the cherished series once and for all, reports the Mirror.The Grand Finale signals the conclusion of an epoch as the ensemble reunites on screen for one last occasion, 15 years after initially debuting. There are also some new cast additions as well as some gorgeous locations for audiences.Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale chronicles the adored Crawley dynasty and their servants as they venture into the 1930s where Lady Mary discovers herself at the heart of a public controversy whilst navigating divorce proceedings.The household confronts monetary difficulties and the entire establishment wrestles with the spectre of social humiliation.The Crawleys must welcome transformation as the staff b...

The year so far has proved to be an exceptional hit for cinema, and we still have over three months to go. With films such as Sinners, Weapons and Materialists having graced our screens, it has shown that since the Covid pandemic, the film industry has continued to thrive. However, there are plenty of cinematic offerings in the pipeline. From classic period retellings to a future-fuelled love story, here are the four upcoming films that I cannot stop thinking about.A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - September 19A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a romantic fantasy film directed by Kogonada and written by Seth Reiss. It stars Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The film's synopsis reads: "Through a surprising twist of fate, single strangers Sarah and David get t...

When audiences first saw Daniel Truhitte stride onto the screen in 1965’s The Sound of Music, he was the fresh-faced Austrian telegram boy Rolf Gruber - the young man who danced with Liesl in the romantic gazebo number Sixteen Going on Seventeen. The role made him instantly recognisable, and yet, unlike many of his co-stars, it would be his only major film role.Born in Sacramento, California, in September 1943, Truhitte was already steeped in music and performance long before Hollywood came calling. Landing the part was no easy feat. The producers were determined to find a blond-haired, blue-eyed actor who could embody the look of a Hitler Youth, and Truhitte recalled that hundreds of hopefuls were tested in rapid succession. It took multiple auditions - including a dance test, vocal pe...

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Downton Abbey: The Grand FinaleDownton Abbey: The Grand Finale has finally landed in cinemas after much anticipation and excitement.Creator Julian Fellowes has stated this will be the end of a chapter for Downton Abbey with the current cast, although he hasn’t ruled out spin-offs later down the line.The movie features some new cast members and impressive locations added to the world of Downton Abbey and sees very much a turning point of the tide as the next generation gears up to run the estate.Many fans of the franchise are keen to know how the epic period drama wraps up.Here’s the lowdown on the ending, including the key points. How did Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale end?Lady Mary restores her reputation At the start of the film, Lady Mary...

The 20th century was a golden era for cinema, giving the world groundbreaking stories, innovative techniques, and unforgettable performances. From silent epics to early sound masterpieces, filmmakers pushed the boundaries of storytelling, creating works that still inspire directors and enthral audiences today.IMDb has ranked the top ten movies of the century, highlighting the classics that have stood the test of time - and the top film is an incredible Western.1. The Birth of a Nation (1915)D.W. Griffith’s silent epic tells the story of the Stoneman family and their friendship with the Camerons, set against the backdrop of the Civil War. The film spans the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the controversial birth of the Ku Klux Klan.Despite its contentious portrayal of race, it remai...

A movie expert has given his harsh verdict on a film he dubbed a “real stinker”. Movie whizz Simon Sweetman was left more than disappointed with the film he chose to be his 10,000th watch.Hitting the screens in 2024, sci-fi film Madame Webb has all the makings of a crowdpleaser, thanks to its star studded cast. A-listers Dakota Johnson, Emma Roberts and Sydney Sweeney all appear in the fourth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. The suspense thriller follows a Manhattan paramedic that may have clairvoyant abilities, and she then forms a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures. However, this film failed to impress critics, scoring just 10% in Rotten Tomatoes and was dubbed a box-office flop.At the box-office, it grossed just £32.6 million ($43.8 million) in the U...

The "best teen movie ever" with a One Tree Hill favourite is set to leave Prime Video in just days.A modernisation of the classic Disney fairytale, A Cinderella Story revolved around two internet pen pals who plan to meet in person at their high school's Halloween dance.Samantha "Sam" Montgomery (Hilary Duff) is tormented by her stepmother and two stepsisters eight years after her beloved father Hal's (Whip Hubley) death.Forced to work at her family's diner to save money to attend Princeton University, Sam is looked after by longtime manager Rhonda (Regina King), and regularly confides in her pen pal "Nomad".However, unbeknownst to Sam, "Nomad" is Austin Ames (One Tree Hill's Chad Michael Murray), the popular but unhappy school quarterback.As the pair finally meet, albeit behind masks a...