Movies

You may have some hidden DVDs at home that could be worth selling.Some DVD collections could be worth up to £350, and they might just be lying around at the back of your cupboard.In many households, Brits still haven't got rid of their old DVD collection, and if you’re one of those people, now might be a great time to look.Some people presume DVDs are a thing of the past, but many still value having a trusty hard copy collection of their favourites.Bally Casino has researched which DVDs could fetch you some cash. Before Netflix and Amazon Prime, these DVDs were a staple for many homes.They also recruited collectables expert Tracy Martin to provide her expertise on recognising value and getting the most out of your items.The most expensive DVD is the Carry On Film Collection, a complete ...

Looking for a Christmas watch that you've not already seen but will still hit you right in the feels? Love period dramas? Look no further. This 2017 comedy is a biographical movie based on Charles Dickens. Directed by Bharat Nalluri and written by Susan Coyne, The Man Who Invented Christmas is based on Les Standiford's 2008 book of the same name. It stars Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, and Jonathan Pryce, and follows Dickens (Stevens) as he conceives and writes A Christmas Carol.The film's synopsis reads: "In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble after writing three unsuccessful novels in a row. Desperate for a hit, Dickens relies on real-life inspiration and his vivid imagination to bring Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters to lif...

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has finally arrived with fans flocking to Netflix to delve into the latest head-scratching investigation.  Three years have passed since Detective Benoit Blanc (played by Daniel Craig) was last on our screens for the sequel Glass Onion. This time around, Benoit has a very unusual case on his hands as he discovers a murder has been committed at a small church in upstate New York but the circumstances around the death leave him puzzled.Benoit finds himself at the heart of an intense investigation where “faith, secrets and suspicion blur” into one, as he takes on what has been described as his “most personal case to date”. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery may have just been released this morning, Friday, December 12, but subscribers have already...

A film that changed the trajectory of cinema worldwide has been added to one more streaming platform. Before 1975, films centred on violent, feral creatures versus humans were not yet a recipe for success, summers weren’t special seasons for blockbuster releases and wide national theatrical debuts weren’t yet an established formula (instead, films were released in new markets progressively).All of that was changed by Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s iconic thriller that defined a new generation of the film industry.Jaws is based on a novel by Peter Benchley and follows Martin Brody (Roy Scheider), a police chief who, alongside marine biologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw), is tasked with the mission of hunting down a man-eating great white shark.The film, ...

Ahead of the Oscar nominations, many, many amazing films are released. This year has been a standout year for cinema, with the release of big-budget gangster meets vampire period piece Sinners and British indie film Die My Love, which had an iconic casting of Jennifer Lawrence opposite Robert Pattinson in the leading roles.But one filmmaker seems to be making his name known far and wide, and that is Uncut Gems director Josh Safdie, who had success earlier this year with The Smashing Machine. However, his latest release, Marty Supreme, really has people talking. There is a huge buzz around the film starring Timothée Chalamet; despite it not even being out in cinemas yet, it has been labelled "2025’s best film".The film follows a young man, Marty Mauser, with a dream that no one respects,...

A classic war film hailed as one of the greatest ever made is streaming now in the UK. Platoon (1986) is set in 1967 and focuses on young, naive US Army volunteer Chris Taylor (played by Charlie Sheen) who has joined up to serve in the Vietnam War.But amid all the killing and brutality the conflict was notorious for, a deep debate rages between Chris' Platoon hardened Sergeant Staff Sgt. Barnes (played by Tom Bergenger) and the more empathetic Squad Leader Sgt. Elias (Willem Dafoe). The pair are divided on how the war should be prosecuted, and whether it should be happening at all, and Chris is torn between the two conflicting philosophies.The film was directed by Oliver Stone and took inspiration from his own experiences as an infantryman in the war.Some fans believe it's the best film...

Horror enthusiasts can indulge in a 'guilty pleasure' flick from a legendary franchise, as it graces ITV's screen.ITV4 is set to air Jaws the Revenge tonight, a part of the cult classic Jaws series. The original film made waves in 1975, followed by Jaws 2 in 1978 and Jaws 3 in 1983.This fourth instalment, released in 1987, centres on Ellen Brody (Lorraine Gary), a widow whose family has been haunted by shark attacks, including her son who falls prey to a colossal great white. Grieving, Ellen visits her other son Michael (Lance Guest) in the Bahamas, where she encounters the charismatic Hoagie Newcombe (Michael Caine) and romance blossoms.However, as Ellen and Hoagie's relationship unfolds, a gigantic shark emerges off the island's coast, reigniting Ellen's battle with the great whites.T...

Christmas is just around the corner and snuggling up to watch festive films becomes a highlight of many people’s evenings. Of course, everyone has their favourites from classics like It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street and White Christmas to more modern hits like Elf, Home Alone, Love Actually and more.Every year, there’s the question as to whether the smash hit 1988 action film Die Hard is a Christmas film or not. Everyone has their opinion on it, and the debate is almost as traditional as a Christmas roast dinner.In a poll by the British Board of Film Classification, 44% of people believe the film is not a Christmas film, compared to the 38% who believe it is - and 17% weren’t sure - but I don’t understand why it’s still a topic of discussion.Despite Bruce Willis asserting i...

There are plenty of period dramas that have impressed audiences for their historical accuracy.

A highly praised biopic, described as 'one of the best films ever', is now available on Prime Video. The drama, which was originally released in 2010, bagged three Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing and Best Original Score.But the accolades didn't stop there, the film also earned esteemed director David Fincher a nomination for the Best Director award. We are, of course, talking about The Social Network. Based on Ben Mezrich's 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires, the film charts the creation of social media giant Facebook.Audiences watch Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg as he embarks on a project that eventually becomes the worldwide social networking site, with help from his mate Eduardo Saverin. However, when the site takes off, Mark finds himself facing legal a...