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A "masterpiece" book has been turned into a hit movie starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. Based on the novel of the same name, The Housemaid is a gripping thriller that has people rushing to the cinemas. Both the book, written by Freida McFadden, and the 2025 film adaptation follow Millie Calloway, a young woman with a difficult past, who lands a job in the Winchester household as a housemaid. However, she quickly discovers that not everything is as perfect as it seems as she unmasks the family's dark secrets, including Nina's volatile behavior and Andrew's manipulative tendencies. A huge, dramatic twist reveals the truth as all of the characters find themselves in a deadly situation. The movie has been a major box office hit since its late December 2025 release, with strong op...

An iconic film series is coming to Netflix this month, with 26 movies joining the streamer. James Bond was created by the British novelist Ian Fleming in 1952. The character first appeared in a series of twelve novels and two short story collections written by Fleming, and a number of continuation novels and spin-off works after Fleming's death in 1964. There have been 27 James Bond films in total, produced and released between 1962 and 2021. Seven actors in total have portrayed Bond in film. Following Sean Connery's portrayal, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have assumed the role.Screen versions have retained many traits from Fleming's depiction, although some of Bond's less politically correct traits have been phased out, such...

Detective films are some of the most popular titles on streaming platforms, but every now and then one stands out more than the rest. Viewers say there is one in particular that does this better than almost anything else on Netflix right now. It stars Daniel Craig, has a huge ensemble cast, and is described as gripping from start to finish.Fans say it keeps you guessing, plays with classic murder-mystery tropes, and delivers twist after twist without losing the story. It has also built an impressive reputation among critics, holding a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. But the biggest praise has come from viewers themselves, who say it is one of the best detective films they have ever watched.The film in question is Knives Out and those who have already seen it did not hold back in their pra...

A "masterpiece" film starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman is streaming in the UK. Rain Man (1988) focuses on the story of self-absorbed young businessman Charlie Babbitt (Cruise), who is told that his estranged father has died and left most of his vast fortune to his other son, Raymond (Hoffman).Raymond, who is autistic and has savant abilities, has been looked after in an institution for most of his adult life. Charlie, who is furious at the perceived snub, heads back to his home, set on getting his share of the inheritance out of Raymond.The film, which was directed by Barry Levinson and written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass, was loosely inspired by the real-life "megasavant" Kim Peek, who gained national fame for his extraordinary memory.The film was critically acclaimed and won ...

If you grew up in the 80s, you should be able to ace this movie quiz. The 80s gave us so many classic flicks, from romcoms to thrillers to dramas. This iconic decade is remembered well by many who grew up in those 10 years, and some people love to relive it by revisiting some of the best films from the decade. So, we decided to get a little bit nostalgic and give you a quick 80s movies quiz. Here is exactly how it will work: We will give you an image from an iconic 80s flick. It could be a snippet of the movie's poster or a scene from that flick. However, we aren't going to make it too obvious. Each of the photos will depict something from the famous movie, but it won't be its most iconic scene or star, because that would be too easy for you. If you truly love the 80s, then you should h...

It's a war film so potent it's said to have reshaped the cultural and political milieu upon its release, is set to air on ITV tonight.The 1982 film, First Blood, which introduced audiences to the character of Rambo, stars Sylvester Stallone. The gripping narrative follows Vietnam veteran and drifter John J Rambo as he stumbles upon a small town in Washington while seeking an old comrade.Confronted with the harsh bigotry of the town's sheriff, Will Teasle, Rambo finds himself battling his inner turmoil when he is arrested and humiliated by the law enforcement officer and his deputies.This triggers flashbacks to his traumatic experiences in the Vietnam War and as a prisoner of war, unleashing Rambo's wrath on those attempting to detain him.Barely escaping, the tables turn as the hunters b...

A Steven Spielberg classic which has been hailed ‘the perfect family film for all ages’ is set to depart from Netflix’s catalogue very soon.The 1982 sci-fi film directed and produced by Spielberg was one that shattered several records (and held onto them for quite a while), along with evoking the kind of love from critics and audiences that’s rare to see.E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (also simply known as E.T.) was written by Melissa Mathison, with an initial concept dreamed up by Spielberg. He got inspiration for the film and the character of E.T. from the imaginary friend he’d created for himself after his parents’ divorce. The movie’s famous animatronics were designed by Carlo Rambaldi.Starring Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, and Drew Barrymore, E.T. went on...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was last year's breakout gaming hit, earning accolades from critics and gamers alike. After claiming countless awards, including Game of the Year, it has been revisited by fans while newcomers join the battle against The Paintress in the wake of renewed interest.The French RPG has been hailed for its moving narrative, as well as its cinematic art style and atmospheric soundtrack. So it should be no surprise that a deal to adapt the game for a live-action movie is secured. Developers Sandfall Interactive confirmed the plans to bring Expedition 33 to the big screen - even before the game was released back in April 2025.Fans have flocked back to the fictional city of Lumiere following Sandfall's 'thank you' update dropped midway through an acceptance speech for ...

This comedy drama has been described as the "best film of 2025" and "mesmerising" by fans."On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" has also been awarded a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.It tells the story of a group of young women who are nursing scars of sexual abuse.The film's synopsis reads: "On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family, in filmmaker Rungano Nyoni's surreal and vibrant reckoning with the lies we tell ourselves."On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is an A24 movie written and directed by Rungano Nyoni.It stars Susan Chardy, Roy Chisha, Blessings Bhamjee, Chungu Bwalya, Elizabeth Chisela, Maggie Mulubwa and ...

Back in 1977, two years before his death, John Wayne and all living Academy Award winners were written to by The People’s Almanac.Duke, who won Best Actor for 1969’s True Grit, was asked to list his five favourite movies of all time.In fifth place was his Irish romantic comedy The Quiet Man, followed in fourth by his Western The Searchers.Both films were a collaboration between the director John Ford and are considered two of his very best films.Meanwhile, in third place was The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, but it’s not clear if Wayne was referring to the 1921 silent epic war film or the 1962 remake.Given that the remake was a critical and commercial disaster, we’d guess the original.Then No 2 is the highest-grossing film of all time when adjusted for inflation: 1939’s Gone with the...