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A 1993 little-known Batman movie that has been described as a “gritty noir mystery” and the “perfect film” is now streaming on Amazon prime.Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Tim, is an animated picture based on Batman: The Animated Series.It is the first film of the DC Animated Universe and features Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Efrem Zimbalist Jr, Bob Hastings, and Robert Costanzo in voiceover roles.Batman: Mask of the Phantasm follows the superhero as he faces Phantasm, a masked vigilante.Batman finds himself implicated in a series of murders by this new assassin, and also reconciles with a former lover, Andrea Beaumont.Originally, the film wasn’t going to be released theatrically, and when it hit theatres, it grossed just $5.8 million in the total domesti...

The end of Downton Abbey has officially arrived. Cinema-goers can now watch the final installment of the beloved franchise. However, it has been revealed that on its opening day (Friday, 12 September), the hype for the film has not been quite as popular. Several major cinemas in London and Manchester appear to be "empty" for the film's first day, with Manchester Trafford Centre Odeon and Manchester Printworks Vue both showing only a few seats being booked. At the 18:30 screening at Manchester Trafford Centre Odeon, only 10 seats were booked when this article was written.Only 22 seats have been reserved for the 19:45 screening at Manchester Printworks Vue. Meanwhile, at London's Cineworld cinema in Wandsworth, there are 24 attendees at the 19:20 screening and 17 people at the 18:10 viewi...

A UK town is buzzing with excitement as a superhero prepares to take over the streets in a brand new filming all set in a place described as the ‘best place to live’. The Greater Manchester borough has been tuned into the dark streets of Batman's Gotham as production crews get to work ahead of a big film shoot in Stockport as filming begins for a new superhero movie.Last year, Stockport was named ‘best place to live’ in north-west England - and now, a plush red carpet has been spotted outside the town’s theatre as filming began yesterday (September 9). Lead actors have been making their way to Stockport as DC (Detective Comics) gears up production on their big new superhero film. Excited residents noticed signs, large film props and other movie paraphernalia going up around the town thi...

An Australian horror film that fans have described as a "gem" is now available to rent on Amazon Prime. Dangerous Animals, which stars Jai Courtney, is described as a low-budget horror-thriller and involves Tucker, a shark-obsessed serial killer, who abducts Zephyr. The plot quickly turns into a game of cat-and-mouse as Tucker attempts to feed tourists to great whites as eco-reparations. There is apparently plenty of suspense and tension, with several clever setups as well as real shark footage. What's not to like? To make things even better, the reviews from both critics and audiences at home are generally rather positive. One person on IMDb raved: "Dangerous Animals is a scrappy Australian horror-thriller that's pure fun, proving a tiny budget can deliver big thrills. This indie gem k...

The 2008 film, featuring Daniel Craig, is only available to watch on Netflix until the following week and is just one of the many war films on the streaming platform, with one animated movie being hailed as the 'most important'. Defiance tells the story of the four Bielski brothers Tuvia, Zus, Asael and Aron, who escape to the forest after their parents are murdered. The brothers come across other Jewish fugitives hiding in the woods and they offer them shelter.As the year progresses, more refugees join the brothers in the forest. They raid local farms and villages for food and supplies, constantly relocating their camp when they're on the verge of being found. Moreover, they grapple with starvation, illness and rising discontent as conflict emerges and rules are imposed, reports the Mi...

One of the last film’s Robin Williams ever appeared in is barely known, but has been praised for its “extremely emotional” scenes and “sentimental” tone. The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, directed by Phil Alden Robinson, came out in 2014 and also starred Mila Kunis, Peter Dinklage, James Earl Jones and Melissa Leo.The comedy-drama is a remake of the 1997 Israeli film The 92 Minutes of Mr Baum. Williams plays an angry man who is told by a doctor that he has a brain aneurysm and only has 90 minutes to live.The film’s director called Williams an “original talent” who brought his “tremendous lifetime of skill in performing” to the role.Alden Robinson told Collider: "He’s also a very courageous performer, and what he learned in comedy informs his drama. As a comedian, he was never afraid of anyt...

If you love period dramas, you're in luck, as a new Downtown Abbey film is being released today (September 12). Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is set to hit screens this week, and fans can't wait to see it.Set in 1930, Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary finds herself ostracised by society for her divorce, while Hugh Bonneville’s Lord Grantham faces financial difficulties. TV fans around the world have loved the ITV series for years, with all episodes now being available to stream on Netflix too, but the final movie is set to come with a lot of twist and turns, including the absence of one much-loved character played by actor Matthew Goode.Earlier this year, Goode confirmed that he will not appear in the final Downton Abbey film due to scheduling conflicts and a knee operation; however, he re...

The forthcoming TV adaptation of The Conjuring is taking shape as HBO Max ropes in three writers with impressive track records.The horror series, based on the popular franchise, has been under development since 2023.Things are now falling into place for the streaming giant as Deadline confirms that Nancy Won will be steering the ship as showrunner.Won boasts an impressive resume, having penned scripts for acclaimed dramas such as Little Fires Everywhere, Tiny Beautiful Things and Sunny.She won't be flying solo, however, as Peter Cameron and Cameron Squires have also come aboard as writers, reports the Mirror.They've earned their stripes writing episodes for Marvel hits WandaVision and Agatha All Along, while Squires contributed to the successful Star Wars series The Acolyte, all for Dis...

Netflix fans are told they should stream the 'best war movie ever' after the release of the new Charlie Sheen documentary.It is an Oscar-winning 'classic', often compared to his father's own 'masterpiece'.The actor finds himself back in the limelight following the publication of his memoir and the Netflix doc, a two-part film, released this week, sees the Two and a Half Men star candidly discussing his tumultuous life and career.From creating home movies with his brothers and friends, who would also become renowned actors like Sean Penn and George Clooney, to securing his big break in the 1980s and battling addiction - Sheen reveals the peaks and troughs of his life as never before.He has also expressed that the documentary offers younger viewers an opportunity to understand his career ...

Downton Abbey 3 and Spinal Tap 2 may be hitting cinema screens this weekend, but so is the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk.Based on his 1979 novel of the same name, the survival thriller starring Mark Hamill is set in a dystopian USA ruled by a totalitarian regime.The simple but harrowing premise is this: a group of young men enter an annual contest in which they must continue to walk at a speed of at least 3 miles per hour, or be executed, until there is one winner.Reviews are in with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and are praising the new movie as not only one of the best films of the year but also one of the greatest Stephen King adaptations.HeyUGuysBleak, unflinching, and unexpectedly moving, The Long Walk is both a faithful King adaptation and one of the most harrowing c...