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After winning the Best Actor Oscar for 1969’s True Grit, John Wayne returned for a sequel with 1975’s Rooster Cogburn – which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month – alongside Katharine Hepburn. However, Duke had serious health issues going back to when he had a cancerous lung removed a decade prior.Earlier in 1974, Wayne headed to London to shoot cop movie Brannigan, but had a severe bout of pneumonia and was diagnosed with heart problems before production began.During filming, Duke met Katharine Hepburn, who, despite being just two weeks older than him, had never met the Western star, let alone starred in a movie with him.She had been filming 1975’s Love Among the Ruins with Sir Laurence Olivier and despite their political differences, greatly admired Wayne.The two stars agreed t...

Guillermo Del Toro’s epic take on Frankenstein has finally dropped on Netflix, with Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac receiving plenty of praise for their performances in the film.The 2025 gothic period drama is already generating plenty of awards buzz, but fans might be surprised to know that another A-list actor was actually supposed to take on a leading role.Andrew Garfield, best known for his performances in films like The Amazing Spider-Man, Hacksaw Ridge and The Social Network, was originally cast in the star-studded Netflix film.Keep reading to find out why the star never appeared in Frankenstein, who replaced him and who else appears in the widely-discussed movie.Andrew Garfield was originally set to play The Creature in the 2025 adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.However, he ...

A BBC period drama boasting a stellar cast has been praised by audiences members as one of the finest adaptations of a Charles Dickens novel, after others have enjoyed a show on par with the acclaimed author's works and another programme serving as a love letter to the writer.The two-part drama came out in 1999 and featured the great and good of British acting talent. Many have showered the mini-series with praise and there have been countless 10/10 reviews hailing the timeless classic.One enamoured audience member declared on IMDb: “Wonderful Dickens adaptation, elevated by excellent acting.”The user added: “The production values are superb, like in Bleak House and Little Dorritt [sic], the sets are realistic-looking, the scenery breathtaking and the costumes sumptuous.”A second commen...

A beloved crime drama starring two legendary actors is airing on television tonight and fans can catch the film on Film4.Starring Hollywood heavyweights Christian Bale and Johnny Depp, the 2009 biographical crime drama directed by Michael Mann is all set to take viewers to the American Depression-era as a thrilling story based on true events unfolds on our screens.Public Enemies is all set to air tonight, November 10, at 10:50pm on Film4.The crime flick has a screenplay co-written by Ann Biderman and Ronan Bennett who adapted it from Bryan Burrough's 2004 non-fiction book titled Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933–34.The plot of the film says: “Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrod...

The Jason Statham film which propelled him to action stardom is broadcasting on television this evening, with fans declaring it an 'absolute banger.'Launched in 2002, The Transporter represented Statham's inaugural portrayal of Frank Martin in what would become an unexpected trilogy. The picture features Statham as protagonist Frank, a British mercenary driver based in France, who becomes entangled in a human trafficking conspiracy.Events escalate when an assignment goes wrong and he must rescue his female cargo whilst gradually revealing his compassionate nature.Helmed by the late Hong Kong filmmaker Corey Yuen, the supporting ensemble includes Shu Qi, François Berléand and Matt Schulze. The Transporter generated $44million globally against a $20.5million budget, and as with most Sta...

The three-hour war and adventure epic, Lawrence of Arabia, has been hailed as a 'must watch' by film enthusiasts and is set to air on Film Four today.The 1962 cinematic masterpiece is renowned for its breathtaking cinematography and sweeping musical score composed by Maurice Jarre. The film was a significant success at the Oscars, earning 10 nominations at the 35th Academy Awards and winning seven, including Best Picture and Best Director for David Lean.It also clinched the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Drama and two BAFTA awards.The film features an all-star cast with Peter O'Toole playing Lawrence, Alec Guinness as Prince Faisal and Omar Sharif as Sherif Ali. With a runtime exceeding three hours, this adventure epic has captivated film fans, many of whom have dubbed it 'o...

A 'stunning' film centred on the life of one of Britain's most cherished celebrities will be aired tonight on the BBC. The historical drama pays tribute to the life and career of Welsh legend and international superstar Richard Burton, earning high praise as 'beautiful' from viewers.The biographical film of his early years, Mr Burton, features Toby Jones and Harry Lawtey in remarkable roles and will be shown tonight, Monday 10 November at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.The film aims to recount the true tale of the bond between Welsh schoolmaster Philip Burton and a rebellious young pupil named Richard Jenkins. The film showcases Harry Lawtey as a youthful Burton, Toby Jones as his mentor Philip Burton, and Lesley Manville as Burton's housekeeper.The BAFTA Cymru award-winning film also i...

A film that garnered glowing reviews and has been hailed as 'dazzling' by cinema enthusiasts is scheduled to broadcast on the BBC.It's a beloved musical masterpiece from 2016 that dominated the awards circuit in 2017, claiming numerous Oscars and Academy Awards. Featuring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in the lead parts, La La Land chronicles the story of aspiring jazz musician Sebastian, portrayed by Gosling, and would-be actress Mia, brought to life by Stone.Based in Los Angeles, the duo discover romance whilst battling to fulfil their ambitions. Upon its debut, reviewers drew parallels between Stone and Gosling and legendary performers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, plus Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.The two-hour production has garnered exceptional praise throughout the years and boas...

Bruce Willis and Adrien Brody fans had high hopes from the 2018 Chinese action film Air Strike, also known as The Bombing and Unbreakable Spirit in some regions.Directed by Xiao Feng, the war drama is about the Japanese bombings of Chongqing during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The film’s official synopsis reads: "During World War II, five different Chinese people fight their way through Japanese Air Force attacks to protect an important military machine in Chongqing, 1940."Starring Bruce Willis and Liu Ye in the lead, supported by Adrien Brody, William Chan, Song Seung-heon, Nicholas Tse, and Simon Yam — Air Strike was made on a whopping $65 million production budget and even had Mel Gibson serving as the art director of the film.Unfortunately, it failed to live up to expectations and ...

Memento was released in 2000 (Image: Newmarket)The mystery genre dominates the book charts and TV listings, but it is sometimes overlooked in the film industry. From classic detective stories, crime noir, police procedurals, psychological thrillers, and historical mysteries, there are many subgenres within the gripping field. IMDb has created a list of the 100 best mystery movies of all time, and here we have listed the top 10.10. North by NorthwestNorth by Northwest is a 1959 spy thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason. The original screenplay was written by Ernest Lehman, who intended the film to be the basis for "the Hitchcock picture to end all Hitchcock pictures". The film's synopsis reads: "A New York City adve...