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Renowned film critic Mark Kermode is one of the most prominent voices in the industry. He is the co-presenter of the BBC Radio 4 programme Screenshot, and co-presenter of the film-review podcast Kermode & Mayo's Take and also a musician, radio presenter, television presenter, and author.He contributes regularly to The Observer, for which he was chief film critic between 2013 and 2023. Kermode is also the author of several books on film and music, including It's Only A Movie, The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex, Hatchet Job, and How Does It Feel? Here we take a look at the English film critics' top 10 films of all time, as reported by Collider.9. Céline and Julie Go BoatingCéline and Julie Go Boating (1974) is a French film co-written and directed by Jacques Rivette. Its synopsis rea...

A star of one of the Yellowstone spin-off series joins Sydney Sweeney in an upcoming steamy thriller based on a bestselling novel full of unexpected twists.Sweeney, one of the most sought-after names in Hollywood, is set to star in The Housemaid, an adaptation of the 2022 novel by Freida McFadden.She will share the screen with Amanda Seyfried, renowned for her roles in Mamma Mia, Mean Girls and the recent TV series Long Bright River.The impressive cast also includes Brandon Sklenar from the Yellowstone spin-off 1923 and It Ends With Us, as well as Italian actor Michele Morrone, known for his role in Another Simple Favor.The film is directed by Paul Feig, who previously brought us Bridesmaids, the 2016 Ghostbusters and Prime Video's Jackpot!However, this project promises to be a departur...

Back in 1953, John Wayne starred in Island in the Sky, based on the 1944 novel of the same name by aviator Ernest K Gann.Both are based on his true story of a World War 2 flight, when he successfully searched for a lost pilot in wild northern Canada.In the movie, Duke plays Captain Dooley, who is forced to make an emergency landing at the Quebec-Labrador border while transporting war supplies to England.Stranded and starving, it’s his duty to keep his men alive amid -57 C conditions as they await rescue.Island in the Sky was praised for its documentary-like accuracy, from survival procedures to radio operations.Pilots and aviation historians hail the film as one of Hollywood’s most accurate portrayals of air search and rescue.A year later, Wayne would team up once again with director Wi...

The Toronto International Film Festival is currently taking place, and the usual plethora of Oscar-bait films are making their debut public screenings.Among them is the new World War 2 epic Nuremberg, with Russell Crowe starring as captured Nazi Hermann Göring facing the death penalty for crimes against humanity.Based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai, the new film focuses on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, played by Rami Malek.It was his job to determine whether the prisoners were fit to stand trial. During his interviews with Göring, he found himself in a “battle of wits” with Hitler’s right-hand man.The first reviews are for Nuremberg and despite an early 45 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score, the critics are split.The Hollywood ReporterBacked by a roster of ...

The ‘best gangster series of all time’ with 95% rating 'will never be bettered', say fans (Image: Getty)It’s been called the “undisputed champion” of all TV shows which “ushered in a new world of television” that we are still living in today.Despite the thousands of TV series that have been created in the 18 years since this show’s final series ended in 2007, and the explosion of Netflix and countless other streaming services, there is a wide-ranging belief that not one of them has bettered this series.It is rated 9.2 out of 10 on IMDB and 95% from top critics on Rotten Tomatoes, making it comfortably one of the best-rated shows in history. But when you narrow it down to specific series, some have a flawless 100% rating on the review aggregator site. Read more: The 10 best TV shows of ...

There Will Be Blood director Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, had its world premiere this week, and critics can’t hold back in their first reactions.The new action thriller One Battle After Another co-stars Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, and a brief synopsis reads: “When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter."The New York Times believes the $140 million movie is set for Oscars glory, while IndieWire called it “the best movie released by a major American studio since I started working as a critic [in 2010]. Distressing how little else comes to mind!”The film has also been highly praised by Steven Spielberg himself.Speaking at a Q&A with Anderson at the Directors Guild of Am...

A "harrowing" thriller featuring Matthew McConaughey is keeping critics on the "edge of their seats".The Lost Bus, based on a true survival story, takes audiences back to the catastrophic California wildfires of 2018. It tells the tale of a bus driver and a school teacher who find themselves in the midst of the blaze as they attempt to save school children.The film is set to debut in select cinemas on 19 September before launching on Apple TV+ on 3 October. Starring Matthew McConaughey (famed for his roles in Magic Mike and Interstellar), the film is directed by Academy Award nominee Paul Greengrass, renowned for his work on the Bourne action film series.Apple TV teases: "A determined father (Matthew McConaughey) risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher (America Ferrera) and her s...

Netflix has just dropped a 90s-set romantic comedy that has already shattered viewing records within a fortnight of its release.The South Korean production, set in 1998, centres on 19 year old student Park Se-ri (portrayed by Shin Eun-soo) who is preparing to make the most crucial declaration of her life.She becomes involved with transfer student Han Yoon-seok (Gong Myung), sparking a tender teenage romance.The film is titled Love Untangled, and it has already claimed the top position on the Non-English Film chart with 8.2 million viewers.Enthusiasts have flocked to IMDb to share their opinions, with hannynorbert awarding it a perfect 10/10 rating.They commented: "This movie archives everything it aims for. You would think you have seen it all as far as high-school love stories are conc...

Fans of the Jonas Brothers have been left thrilled by a teaser trailer for the band's forthcoming Christmas film.Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas headline an "all-star" cast whilst portraying versions of themselves in the Disney+ production.A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, which is set to launch in November, marks the trio's return to Disney, with whom they previously collaborated earlier in their careers on programmes such as Jonas.The recent partnership arrives as Joe, 36, Kevin, 37, and Nick, 32, mark their 20th anniversary as a group this year.The seasonal film will follow the brothers as they battle to travel from London to New York in time to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, reports the Mirror.It's hinted that they encounter "a series of escalating obstacles" whilst at...

Netflix has revealed thrilling news for crime thriller enthusiasts as official first-look images have been unveiled for a new project that faced significant setbacks.The Rip, featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was helmed by Joe Carnahan and boasts other major stars including The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun.Carnahan spoke to Tudum about the powerful friendship between Affleck and Damon, who have remained close since primary school.He revealed: "Working with Matt and Ben and having two, distinctly talented filmmakers, as both creative allies and the studio heads, wound up being the best of both worlds."I've never had as easy an experience on a movie as I had on The Rip. They took exceptionally good care of me and backed my decisions every step of the way."The picture arrives on January ...