Movies

Last year, instead of reaching into the back catalogue of my comfort zone films, I pledged to watch a new film, or a film new to me, every time I had the chance. I succeeded - but, as feared, I was often left reeling with a super-cut of haunting vignettes flashing before my eyes as I attempted to sleep.This was a price I was willing to pay to expand my cultural references and divest from the tired plotlines that became no more than a soundtrack to my doomscrolling. There are six standouts - all are must-watches.Do not watch this. People often cite the ‘octopus scene’ as the one that sticks with them forever. This quaint culinary moment seems like a moment of Disney whimsy compared to the stark psychological horror of the film’s plot twist.Park Chan-Wook arguably did not need to make th...

Netflix has unveiled another compelling drama film adapted from a phenomenal bestselling book.Boasting stellar casting and directed by the filmmaker behind another beloved literary adaptation, Remarkably Bright Creatures arrives on 8th May.Drawing from Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel, the film is eagerly awaited by countless readers after the book dominated the New York Times bestseller list for an extraordinary 64 weeks.Netflix's official description states: "A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family."Together, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder", reports <a href="https://www.mirror...

Fans of Stranger Things are being urged to watch a fantasy film based on a book which stars some huge names like Emily in Paris star Lily Collins (who dated a Stranger Things star), Lena Headey, Aidan Turner and Jamie Campbell Bower.The 2013 film is based on the first book of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and it follows a teenager from New York who meets a group of mysterious beings known as Shadowhunters.The film is a journey of self-discovery as Clary Fray (played by Lily Collins), explores her own heritage and family history. Since Stranger Things has now come to an end after a controversial season five finale, fans may be keen to discover more of Vecna star Jamie Campbell Bower's work.With some fans criticising the ending of Stranger Things, they may get more enjo...

Fans of war dramas are in for a treat as  Netflix has unveiled a first look at an upcoming "wartime epic" based on a true story. Currently filming in Australia, the cast and crew from the film posed for photos on the battlefield in Queensland.Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis, the film is based on the true story of four top American college football stars who left fame behind to enlist in the Marines following the attack on Pearl Harbor.Netflix teased: "As they prepare for the brutal invasion of Okinawa, they participate in a legendary game featuring some of the greatest players in history — a game that, for many, will be their last."The film in question is The Mosquito Bowl, and a number of new cast members have also been announced, with America...

A Liam Neeson thriller has left viewers declaring they'll never view the actor in quite the same light again, earning acclaim as both 'gripping' and 'the finest action flick'.Taken centres on former CIA agent Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) in a desperate race against the clock to save his teenage daughter Kim after Albanian human traffickers snatch her during a Parisian holiday with a mate.Deploying his "very particular set of skills," Mills jets to France, ruthlessly hunting down the abductors and destroying anyone who stands between him and his daughter's rescue, delivering his legendary threat to the criminals that he will track them down and eliminate them.The movie boasts an unforgettable monologue from Liam Neeson, with his character's spine-tingling declaration: "I don't know who you ...

People We Meet On Vacation official trailerBook enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting Netflix's newest romance novel adaptation, People We Meet On Vacation.Based on Emily Henry's 2021 bestseller, the film follows unlikely best friends Alex and Poppy, who meet up for summer holidays every year.Following 10 years of maintaining this ritual, their friendship faces a pivotal moment when they begin to question their real feelings for each other.Speaking to Netflix before the film's debut this Friday (9 January), Henry revealed: "I've been kind of an anxious wreck about who would play these characters."She added: "I truly could not feel more confident that my readers and then so many more people who don't even know about the book are going to completely fall in love with Poppy and Alex."Here, we d...

A film hailed by viewers as 'the best movie they've ever seen' whilst simultaneously being 'heartbreaking' is set to broadcast on Film4 this evening, with audiences describing it as 'wonderful'.Lion tells the remarkable true story of Saroo Brierley, portrayed by Dev Patel, an Indian youngster who became separated from his family at just five before being adopted by an Australian couple. Years later, as an adult, he harnesses modern technology - specifically Google Earth - to embark on a mission to locate his birth family in India.The narrative chronicles his traumatic early separation and struggle for survival in Kolkata, his contented upbringing in Australia with his adoptive mother, brought to life by Nicole Kidman, and his unwavering determination to reconnect with his roots - a jour...

Tonight, ITV is screening what many consider the finest James Bond film ever made, starring the actor widely regarded as the definitive 007.Dr. No, which premiered in 1963, features Sean Connery – hailed by devotees as 'the perfect Bond' – alongside Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack Lord, Anthony Dawson, Zena Marshall, John Kitzmiller and Eunice Gayson.The film that kickstarted the legendary Bond franchise sees Agent 007 (Sean Connery) square off against the enigmatic Dr. No, a scientific mastermind determined to sabotage America's space programme.With catastrophe looming, Bond travels to Jamaica, where he crosses paths with the stunning Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), before confronting his adversary at a sprawling island stronghold.Despite being over six decades old, the picture cont...

Last year, EON Productions sold its James Bond creative control to Amazon MGM Studios in a near $1 billion deal.It wasn’t long before new producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal hired Dune trilogy director Denis Villeneuve to helm the 007 reboot with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight as screenwriter.Surely 2026 is the year that the new Bond actor is announced? Well, allegedly Fantastic Beasts’ Callum Turner has let slip he’s already bagged the role.According to The Mail on Sunday’s insider, Dua Lipa’s 35-year-old fiancée has “been blabbing all over town. Callum is the new Bond, it's been confirmed. Everyone in his circle is talking about it. It's the worst-kept secret going.” Turner is currently odds-on to be cast as the new Bond on 1-2, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson just behind him on 7-2...

Back in 2016, Disney released their anthropomorphic buddy cop comedy animation Zootopia (Zootropolis in the UK) and stormed the box office with over $1 billion.Almost a decade on and the sequel finally hit cinemas in November with glowing reviews and box office glory.Zootopia 2 (Zootropolis 2) has already made over $1.5 billion worldwide and broke the record for biggest opening weekend for an animated film ($560 million).Incredibly popular in China, the Disney movie became the first Hollywood movie to gross over $100 million in a single day on November 29.And now it’s broken another record previously held by 2019’s Avengers Endgame.Zootopia 2 has now surpassed the Marvel epic as the highest-grossing Hollywood film of all time in China, with a total of $608 million and counting.As it sta...