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Netflix has just added a critically acclaimed 1990s film that's essential viewing this weekend.Based on a bestselling novel by crime mastermind John Grisham, this epic adaptation brings the courtroom drama to life with an all-star cast.Hollywood icons Sandra Bullock and Samuel L Jackson lead the film with a stellar supporting ensemble that also includes Matthew McConaughey, Oliver Platt and Donald and Kiefer Sutherland. Plus, Oscar-winning star Octavia Spencer makes her film debut.1996 hit A Time to Kill has just been added to the streaming service this week and many movie buffs agree it's a five-star masterpiece that's well worth your time this weekend.Although it received mixed reviews at the time, the film was a box office success and has built up a passionate following of cinephiles...

Directed and written by a filmmaker regarded as one of Britain's most distinguished auteurs of his era, this 2021 movie served as Terence Davies' final masterpiece.The biographical romantic drama, Benediction, stars Jack Lowden and Peter Capaldi in the central roles as war poet Siegfried Sassoon, with support from Simon Russell Beale, Kate Phillips, Gemma Jones, Jeremy Irvine, and Ben Daniels, completing an exceptional ensemble cast.Enthusiasts of war cinema and Terence Davies can celebrate as Benediction broadcasts on BBC2 at 11pm tonight, November 7.The film chronicles the journey of Siegfried Sassoon, a British poet and decorated World War I combat veteran who was confined to a psychiatric institution for his vocal anti-war position. This biographical work examines his romantic entan...

Even though this film came out a while ago, it continues to have an impact and resonate to this day. Despite coming out on November 11, 1956, A Man Escaped (Un condamné à mort s'est échappé) has become a timeless war film and features among Rotten Tomatoes' list of the best war films of all time and it's also based on a true story. Directed by Robert Bresson, the film remains one of his most influential works and has earned a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. A Man Escaped shows a Gestapo prisoner who's escaped from prison hours before he was meant to be executed. Set in 1943 during the Nazi occupation of France, A Man Escaped is based on the real life of André Devigny, a member of the French Resistance who made a daring escape from Montluc Prison in Lyon during the Nazi occupation...

Netflix has released a new movie sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, and people have vowed to watch it for one reason.The streaming service has today (Friday 7) added Frankenstein to its platform after teasing audiences with two trailers ahead of its release to the public.Starring well-known Hollywood names Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, the movie tells Mary Shelley's classic tale of a brilliant scientist and the creature his monstrous ambition brings to life.But its director Guillermo del Toro who has sold it to subscribers, with one TikTok user saying: "Every movie by Guillermo del Toro is the best."Another user added: "It's del Toro, 100% the creatures are gonna look awesome." While a third chimed in: "I will definitely watch this on Netflix."One more user said: "I...

As a nation, one thing we excel at is producing great art. Whether through the medium of literature, music or film, Britain is a frontrunner in all of these areas. One particular genre of film, however, dominates the classics in British cinema, and that is war movies. We've been on the case for years, and this list reflects that. Collider has compiled a ranking of the 10 best British war films, and we have shared their choices below. From classic dramas to one-take style cinematography, this list is quite extensive - do you agree with the choices?10. The Imitation GameThe Imitation Game is a 2014 biographical thriller film directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Graham Moore, based on the 1983 biography Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Tu...

The Running Man is one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year with an all-star cast and top-tier action bursting onto cinema screens.Based on a bestselling book by Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman), it was originally adapted back in 1987 with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role.This time, Glen Powell takes up the mantle of Ben Richards as he navigates a dystopian future where a sadistic manhunt is the number one show in the world.Directed by Edgar Wright of Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver fame, The Running Man is shaping up to be one of the biggest new releases of the year.But when can you watch it, who is in the cast and what happens in the original book? Let’s take a closer look.What is The Running Man about?The Running Man is set in a not-so-distant future wher...

It’s been a long time coming and no doubt will be surrounded with controversy given the child sex abuse allegations against him throughout his life, but the Michael Jackson movie biopic trailer is finally here.The Lionsgate movie is simply called Michael and stars the King of Pop’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role.Rumoured to be split into two films (this remains unclear), the biopic will cover MJ’s life and career from the Jackson 5 to his death in 2009 and address the allegations he always denied.James Bond scribe John Logan wrote the script while Bohemian Rhapsody’s Graham King is on producing duties.The film’s official synopsis reads: “Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the ...

A stunning £32k futuristic car was the surprise star at the Running Man premiere - with fans asking how they can get their hands on one. Among the Hollywood faces of stars Josh Brolin and Jayme Lawson walking the red carpet, was the statement electric motor. The vehicle took pride of place as the backdrop to the stars’ photos last night following its vital role in the film.While it's not unusual for cars to have their own scenes, the Alpine A290 takes up a generous 15 minutes of screen time, driven by Emilia Jones' character as she aids Glen Powell’s Ben Richards in a desperate stand against a dystopian society.Nicola Burnside, brand director at Alpine cars said: "For Hollywood to recognise the A290’s star power and put it at the heart of the incredible The Running Man movie is a great ...

Having directed both the play and film versions of Alan Bennett’s The Madness of George III, The Lady in the Van and The History Boys, Sir Nicholas Hytner has collaborated once again with the acclaimed 91-year-old scribe. But this time around, it’s an original screenplay. The Choral takes place in 1916 Yorkshire, as a controversial new choirmaster, Ralph Fiennes’ Dr Henry Guthrie, is hired to conduct a town’s choral society in a performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Reluctantly selected in desperation by Roger Allam and Mark Addy’s bumbling committee members, after the previous conductor signs up for the trenches of World War 1. Their concerns lie with Dr Guthrie’s love of German culture (he quotes in German throughout, much to the choir's dismay) and the rumour that he is, in ...

It’s been eight years since Meghan Markle quit acting, with her latest film credit being a narrator gig for Disney wildlife documentary Elephant.Now the Duchess of Sussex is set to make her Hollywood movie return in Close Personal Friends.The 44-year-old was spotted on set in Pasadena, LA, playing herself in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios production.The new comedy about two couples, one famous and one not, stars Brie Larson, Lily Collins, Jack Quaid and Henry Golding.The synopsis reads: “A couple's chance encounter with a celebrity couple results in awkwardness.”According to The Sun: “This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves. She has been swamped with offers, but this one felt right." The insider divulged that this was Markle's way of tes...