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Over the decades, numerous incredible World War 2 films have covered every aspect and angle of the deadliest conflict in human history.But according to IMDb fan rankings, the very best action movie in the genre is an Oscar-winning classic.Upon its release in 1998, World War 2 veterans found Saving Private Ryan’s combat scenes, including the opening sequence of D-Day, incredibly realistic of their own experiences.In fact, some of the war heroes found it so visceral that they could not continue watching.Considered one of the greatest films of all time, Saving Private Ryan won five Oscars. And in a 2015 poll of Academy votes, given another opportunity, they would have voted for the film to be Best Picture.Saving Private Ryan is on BBC Two this Sunday evening at 10pm and on BBC iPlayer for ...

Seven years since Avengers Endgame and the Russo Brothers return as directors of Avengers Doomsday.Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man may have perished to save the universe, but the star is back in the MCU as the villainous Doctor Doom for a multiverse two-part epic that will conclude in 2027’s Avengers Secret Wars.As with Avengers Infinity War and Endgame, we’d expect some big character deaths.And the Marvel leakers have already scooped a couple, so don’t keep reading if you want to avoid potential spoilers.Main Middle Man reposted on X the news story: “Sebastian Stan is in talks to star in The Batman: Part II.” The reliable scooper commented: “A tiny spoiler about who might die in Avengers Doomsday.” By the sounds of it, they’re implying that Bucky will perish in the new Marvel blockbuster, ...

A BBC period drama has been called the “best series ever”, with “epic romance” and beautiful scenery. Poldark is a British historical drama television series created and written by Debbie Horsfield and based on the novel series of the same name by Winston Graham. It aired on BBC One for five series from 2015 to 2019, adapting the first seven of the twelve novels in the series. The novels were initially published from 1945 to 1953 and continued from 1973 to 2002. Set between 1781 and 1801, it stars Aidan Turner as Ross Poldark, a British Army veteran of the American Revolutionary War, who returns home to Cornwall to find that his father has died, leaving his estate in disrepair.The series follows his efforts to rebuild his fortune with the aid of his maid-turned-wife, Demelza (Eleanor To...

In an era crowded with war films, one has emerged as a definitive standout. IndieWire's Curation Editor, Wilson Chapman, has compiled a list of the 27 best war movies of the 21st century, highlighting acclaimed titles from Dunkirk to The Hurt Locker. At the very top, however, sits Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, a tense, unflinching chronicle of the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden, the former leader of Al-Qaeda following the September 11 attacks in New York City.The 2012 film tells the story of Maya, played by Jessica Chastain, who is a determined CIA analyst whose relentless pursuit of intelligence ultimately leads to the al-Qaeda leader’s death. Chastain’s gripping performance earned her second Academy Award nomination, capturing both the intensity and moral complexity of her...

While many remember David Bowie for his legendary impact on the world of music, others will never forget how scared he made them as kids in his fantastical film role. The star had previously shifted his attention to film when he starred in the cult classic The Man Who Fell to Earth, in 1976. He played the role of an alien, which linked nicely with his alter ego Ziggy Stardust and the musical era he was in at the time. But his love for fantasy and sci-fi didn't stop there; in 1986 he took on the role of Jareth in Labyrinth. The musical fantasy film was directed by Jim Henson, in a co-production with Lucasfilm, and featured real-life puppetry as well as human actors. A young teenage Jennifer Connelly stars as Sarah alongside David Bowie as Jareth, and the story follows her through the maz...

A gripping war drama featuring a legendary courtroom confrontation has been hailed by cinema enthusiasts as 'one of the finest films ever made', and it's airing on Channel 4 this evening.Released in 1992, A Few Good Men centres on Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise), a military attorney representing two U.S. Marines accused of murdering a colleague at Guantánamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.Though Kaffee typically favours plea negotiations, Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore), a fellow lawyer, persuades him that the accused were probably following orders from a superior officer. Kaffee gambles by summoning Col. Nathan R.Jessep (Jack Nicholson) to testify in a bid to expose the cover-up.Despite being over three decades old, the film continues to be celebrated as 'a masterclass in acting' thanks t...

A Jim Carrey comedy has been hailed by viewers as 'inspiring' and 'heartwarming', and it's broadcasting on ITV2 this evening.Yes Man, which hit cinemas in 2008, draws from Danny Wallace's book and centres on pessimistic bank worker Carl Allen (Jim Carrey), who following his divorce reaches his lowest ebb before attending a motivational workshop where he vows to accept every opportunity for an entire year, resulting in madcap, unpredictable, and ultimately life-changing adventures as he discovers fresh possibilities, learns to be vulnerable, and discovers romance with bohemian Allison (Zooey Deschanel).Carrey, recognised as one of Tinseltown's most celebrated comedic performers, has amassed a remarkable filmography including Liar Liar, The Mask, The Grinch, Bruce Almighty and numerous ot...

A 'masterpiece' horror film with viewers describing it as 'painful, disturbing, and enthralling' broadcasts on Film 4 this evening.Pearl serves as a prequel to the horror flick X, unfolding in 1918 and chronicling a young woman confined to a remote Texas farm. She finds herself imprisoned whilst tending to her sickly father and authoritarian mother, all the time yearning to break free for a glittering dance career.This bottled-up frustration and longing eventually explodes into savage, psychopathic behaviour directed at her relatives and local residents as she spirals into insanity.With Mia Goth taking the starring role, the production came to life through collaboration with director Ti West, remarkably developed through FaceTime conversations.Upon its 2022 release, critics lauded the f...

Despite its star-studded cast, a superhero film inspired by a classic 1960s TV series has been dubbed 'the worst movie of all time' by viewers.The film, titled 'The Avengers', may initially conjure images of the Marvel superhero saga, but it's an entirely different kettle of fish.The plot revolves around the villainous Sir August de Wynter (Sean Connery), who devises a method to control the weather and wield it as a weapon against London and the world.Secret agents John Steed (Ralph Fiennes) and Emma Peel (Uma Thurman) are hot on his trail, but their mission is complicated when Peel becomes a suspect in the sabotage of a government scientific experiment.As Steed and Peel strive to clear her name, they must also thwart de Wynter's nefarious plans.Despite boasting a stellar line-up includ...

There’s no better time to watch a film than in winter - and this hit war film is the perfect one. The film has gripped its audiences since it was first released in 2001. Black Hawk Down, directed by Ridley Scott and based on actual events, tells the story of 160 elite US soldiers who dropped into Mogadishu in October 1993 to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord. However, they found themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily armed Somalis, resulting in 18 American deaths and 70 wounded. The film, which won two Oscars, stars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor and Tom Sizemore.One fan on Reddit who goes by the username of MDuncan1182, said: “Black Hawk Down is better than Saving Private Ryan.”The fan justified the reasons for their decision, saying: “With BHD you...