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Christmas is just over a month away, but the end of November and early December can feel like the final hurdle. Sometimes it’s hard to get excited about the big day when it’s cold, wet and dark outside. And this is where Christmas films come in. Watching something festive is one of the best ways to lift your spirits and get into the Christmas mood.And one film that’s currently streaming for free on BBC iPlayer has been called a “masterpiece” and could be just what you need to feel festive. The romantic comedy stars Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke alongside Crazy Rich Asians actor Henry Golding. Set in London, the story follows a young woman who works in a Christmas shop but feels lost and unsure of her future. That changes when she meets a man who seems to be full of optimism and ...

A 2016 film continues to be hailed by fans and critics, nearly ten years after its release, and is now available to stream on Netflix. Manchester by the Sea is a drama film written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan.It stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, and Lucas Hedges. The film follows themes of depression, guilt, grief, responsibility, dysfunctional families and post-traumatic stress disorder. Manchester by the Sea has received critical acclaim and was widely listed among the best films of 2016; the National Board of Review listed it as the top film of 2016.At the 89th Academy Awards, Manchester by the Sea won Academy Awards for Best Actor for Affleck and Best Original Screenplay, and additional nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Hed...

“A very funny piece of Hollywood history” is how one critic describes this 1959 romantic comedy film starring the legendary Doris Day and Rock Hudson.Shot in CinemaScope — a filmmaking technique which uses an anamorphic lens to create widescreen images — the Michael Gordon directorial redefined the rom-coms and sex comedies of the 50s. The film was written by Russell Rouse, Stanley Shapiro, Clarence Greene, and Maurice Richlin.Starring Tony Randall, Lee Patrick, Nick Adams, Marcel Dalio, and Allen Jenkins, alongside Day and Hudson, it was the first of the three romantic comedies in which Day, Hudson, and Randall co-starred.For those hoping to catch the movie, Pillow Talk will air on BBC Two today, November 16, at 2.55pm.The official synopsis reads: “Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's (Rock...

Jim Carrey fans are in for a treat, as the ‘90s favourite comedy star’s ‘best film ever’ is all set to hit the airwaves today.1994’s slapstick superhero comedy — which defined a generation and created a sub-genre within the superhero films category — The Mask is all set to air on the BBC today.The Mask will be broadcast on BBC One today, November 16, at 3.35pm.Based on Doug Mahnke and John Arcudi’s 1991 comic book series, The Mask was directed by Chuck Russell, with a screenplay penned by Mike Werb and a story written by Michael Fallon and Mark Verheiden and was the first film in the Mask franchise. A Carrey-less sequel, Son of the Mask, was released in 2005.Starring Jim Carrey in the lead role as Stanley Ipkiss, The Mask was actress Cameron Diaz’s debut film. Joining the lead pair in t...

If you’re looking for something to watch this November, look no further than this new film.With an impressive score of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, Frankenstein is a must-watch.The new adaptation, released this autumn, has been a hot topic in the world of film.It’s the latest release by Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro who has adapted Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein.The story follows a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.One person on IMDb said: “Simply a masterpiece. Oscar-caliber writing, directing, acting, costumes, makeup, cinematography, sound, editing, music, VFX and so much more.“Every frame is gorgeous. Even though it's f...

A mega-pop star’s feature film debut is set to air on television tonight and fans can catch it on Film4.The 2012 military sci-fi action film, Battleship, will be broadcast across the nation today and it features a stellar, star-studded cast.Starring Rihanna in her maiden feature-length outing, alongside Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Tadanobu Asano, and Hamish Linklater, the movie is loosely based on the popular board game of the same name.The Peter Berg directorial — with a script written by brothers Erich and Jon Hoeber — was filmed in Hawaii and on the USS Missouri. The story sees small groups of warships battling it out against an extraterrestrial naval fleet in a bid to thwart their destructive plans.The movie’s official synopsis reads: “Lt. Alex ...

A star-studded, action-packed mafia crime thriller is all set to air tonight on BBC Two.Directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Mamet, the 1987 film stars all-time greats Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, and Sean Connery, joined by Charles Martin Smith and Andy García to round out a stellar cast.Fans of the genre can catch The Untouchables tonight, November 16, on television at 10pm.The film’s official summary reads: “After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City's police force. Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won't be swayed by bribes or fear, including Irish-America...

Few war films and documentaries have ever made such an emotional impact as Peter Jackson's They Shall Not Grow Old. The 2018 film, which holds an impressive 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has been praised as a technical and emotional triumph with some viewers calling it a "masterpiece" that "should be compulsory in schools." Directed by the filmmaker behind The Lord of the Rings, the project was a deeply personal one for Jackson, who dedicated it to his grandfather, a World War I veteran.Using never-before-seen footage from the Imperial War Museums' archives, Jackson and his team spent years restoring, colourising, and transforming century-old film reels into a vivid portrayal of life on the Western Front. The footage is paired with the real voices of British soldiers, recorded decades ...

A thrilling war drama has been named as the most underrated and overlooked movie of all time and it is streaming on Amazon Prime. Breaker Morant was released in 1980 and is notable for its exploration of the Nuremberg Defence, where the term 'just following orders' was used to claim innocence of a crime because of a superior's commandIt is a biographical war film that is based on Kenneth G. Ross' 1978 play of the same name. The film's synopsis reads: "Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers."The Australian historical film was directed by Bruce Beresford and starred Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Charles Tingwell and Terence Donovan.The film wo...

Last year, the band behind the hit track Way Down We Go filmed a very special concert movie which has just released this weekend.KALEO: Viva Roma - In the Shadow of the Colosseum takes place in front of the ancient Roman landmark and marks the Icelandic blues rockers’ 10th anniversary performance.The intimate gig followed KALEO’s creative tendency to perform in breathtaking live settings, having previously filmed inside a dormant volcano and atop a floating iceberg.Daily Express sat down with frontman Jökull Júlíusson (JJ) to chat about how the unprecedented access came about, opening for the Rolling Stones and more.Booking the Colosseum for a concert film can’t have been easy?Yes, it was definitely challenging. Very surreal. Definitely a dream of mine. A big part of making that happen ...