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All Quiet on the Western Front is widely regarded as one of the best war films to be released in the last few years. However, there is another war movie that film buffs have ranked higher than it, calling it the very best war film available to stream on Netflix right now. All Quiet on the Western Front was released in 2022 and was nominated for a slew of awards, including an Oscar, and is considered by many as a masterpiece.However, it didn't make the top spot in a recent list of the best war movies to stream on Netflix. That top spot went to a film that was released in 2019 and blew audiences away with its stellar performances, its gripping storyline and its unique cinematic style, which has only been achieved by a few very talented filmmakers. The list was compiled by US entertainment...

Harry Potter fans are only just discovering that Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the wizarding franchise, was once engaged to a famous Stranger Things star. Bonnie, 34, held the iconic role for 10 years, making her acting debut in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001 and remaining in the franchise until its end with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in 2011.The actress, who has also appeared in independent films including Before I Sleep, The Sea and After the Dark, married her long-term boyfriend Andrew Lococo in 2022. The pair also welcomed their first child together, a son, in September 2023. However, many fans have been surprised to know that Bonnie was previously engaged to none other than Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays the villain Vecna in Netflix’...

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale official trailerDownton Abbey: The Grand Finale is finally here, with the cast of the famous ITV period drama saying an emotional farewell after 15 years. The final film of the Downton Abbey franchise, directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes, hit UK cinemas yesterday (September 12).Fans have been left in tears as the show’s beloved characters waved a final goodbye, with one warning on Rotten Tomatoes: “Take tissues”. Another wrote: “They wrapped up the whole saga so well. I was crying. Beautiful and triumphant.”A third added: “Loved this movie. It wrapped up loose ends and answered questions. The ending did make me cry. ...

Outlander star Caitríona Balfe has made a startling revelation about the eighth and final series of the beloved Starz drama, following co-star Sam Heughan's recent comments about the conclusion, whilst viewers remain enthralled by prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood, reports the Daily Record.During a recent interview, the 45 year old actress was questioned about her feelings regarding the historical drama's finale.The Irish-born performer revealed: "Well, I don't really know how it goes. So, we filmed variations, I guess, and you know, [showrunner] Matt [B. Roberts] will decide in the editing suite what happens, so it'll be a surprise to me too."She continued by explaining how before Outlander, she had limited experience in film and television after beginning her career as a mo...

My Girl, which hit cinemas in 1992, is a coming-of-age drama which follows the friendship between Vada and Thomas J. Currently available to stream on ITVX at no cost, the film, which has earned the reputation as the 'most heartbreaking' movie, has reduced audiences to tears for decades.Vada is an 11 year old lass residing in Pennsylvania who suffers from hypochondria and becomes fixated with mortality. She begins forming a bond with an unpopular lad called Thomas J who has allergies to "everything". As time passes, Vada and Thomas J become increasingly close and even experience their first kiss together, reports the Mirror.Yet disaster strikes and the duo are tragically torn apart, leaving Vada utterly devastated.My Girl presently holds a rating of 57% on Rotten Tomatoes with many ackno...

A period drama streaming on Prime Video is being described by fans as a “masterpiece” and “the best movie we’ve seen”, with some saying it’s one of the most gripping films in recent years. Set in 18th-century Britain, the story follows a royal love triangle full of manipulation, betrayal and dark comedy. It’s been praised for its razor-sharp writing, “bold cinematography and unforgettable performances” from its three leading stars.The film in question is The Favourite, starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, it won Colman an Oscar for Best Actress and went on to earn ten Academy Award nominations. Viewers who recently discovered the movie on streaming platforms have not held back in their praise.One wrote: “The Favourite is, so far, the best mo...

Period drama fans are in for a treat with this eighties Oscar-winning film that has just arrived on Channel 4's streaming platform.The drama is not only based on a cherished British novel, but it also features Downton Abbey legend Dame Maggie Smith, who sadly passed away in September 2024.She starred alongside two-time Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter and Oscar winner Dame Judi Dench. We're of course talking about A Room with a View, which is now available to stream for free.Originally released in 1985, the story is adapted from E. M Forster's romance novel of the same name.Directed by James Ivory, it follows Lucy Honeychurch (Bonham Carter), a young woman who travels to Italy with her chaperone Charlotte (Smith). In Florence, Lucy finds herself attracted to free-spirited bach...

Downton Abbey is drawing to a close with one final spectacular send-off as devotees say goodbye to the cherished series once and for all, reports the Mirror.The Grand Finale signals the conclusion of an epoch as the ensemble reunites on screen for one last occasion, 15 years after initially debuting. There are also some new cast additions as well as some gorgeous locations for audiences.Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale chronicles the adored Crawley dynasty and their servants as they venture into the 1930s where Lady Mary discovers herself at the heart of a public controversy whilst navigating divorce proceedings.The household confronts monetary difficulties and the entire establishment wrestles with the spectre of social humiliation.The Crawleys must welcome transformation as the staff b...

The year so far has proved to be an exceptional hit for cinema, and we still have over three months to go. With films such as Sinners, Weapons and Materialists having graced our screens, it has shown that since the Covid pandemic, the film industry has continued to thrive. However, there are plenty of cinematic offerings in the pipeline. From classic period retellings to a future-fuelled love story, here are the four upcoming films that I cannot stop thinking about.A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - September 19A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a romantic fantasy film directed by Kogonada and written by Seth Reiss. It stars Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The film's synopsis reads: "Through a surprising twist of fate, single strangers Sarah and David get t...

When audiences first saw Daniel Truhitte stride onto the screen in 1965’s The Sound of Music, he was the fresh-faced Austrian telegram boy Rolf Gruber - the young man who danced with Liesl in the romantic gazebo number Sixteen Going on Seventeen. The role made him instantly recognisable, and yet, unlike many of his co-stars, it would be his only major film role.Born in Sacramento, California, in September 1943, Truhitte was already steeped in music and performance long before Hollywood came calling. Landing the part was no easy feat. The producers were determined to find a blond-haired, blue-eyed actor who could embody the look of a Hitler Youth, and Truhitte recalled that hundreds of hopefuls were tested in rapid succession. It took multiple auditions - including a dance test, vocal pe...