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The current most streamed film on Netflix is not a Hollywood blockbuster but South Korean animation. With an impressive 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the critics are rating it highly. KPop Demon Hunters is an animated musical, action film that has been produced by Sony Pictures Animation.It was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, from a screenplay by Kang, Appelhans, and Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez, which was based on a story conceived by Kang. The film stars the voices of Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun.The film's synopsis reads: "When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present ...

Netflix fans are glued to the 'hot mess' sci-fi thriller deemed a mashup of The Matrix, Avengers, and The Bourne franchise.Infinite presently ranks as one of the most-watched films among Netflix subscribers, sitting at ninth place in the UK movies chart.The 2021 film Infinite faced delays in its theatrical release due to the Covid pandemic but eventually found its way to streaming services.It initially premiered on Prime Video before making the leap to Netflix.Directed by Antoine Fuqua, famed for gripping action thrillers like Training Day and The Equalizer with Denzel Washington, Infinite adapts D. Eric Maikranz's novel The Reincarnationist Papers.Starring Mark Wahlberg as Evan, a man whose memories of past lives entangle him in a race to find a world-threatening device, the film delve...

When most people argue about the best  Batman film, the same names come up like clockwork: Michael Keaton’s brooding turn opposite Jack Nicholson’s manic Joker in Batman (1989); Christian Bale’s growling Dark Knight taking on Heath Ledger’s legendary villain in The Dark Knight (2008). But there’s one Batman film that quietly holds a perfect score - 100% on Rotten Tomatoes - and it doesn’t star either of these heavyweights.That film is Batman: Under the Red Hood.Released straight to video in 2010, Under the Red Hood doesn’t have the big Hollywood sheen of Nolan’s trilogy or Tim Burton’s gothic spectacle. What it does have is a story that cuts deeper than most live-action blockbusters ever dare.At its heart, Under the Red Hood tackles one of the darkest chapters in Batman lore: the death ...

Superhero fans could have been forgiven for thinking they’d been transported to another world, as Superman was spotted soaring above London in the UK’s highest-ever public sculpture.Anyone in the capital who glanced up at The Shard today were treated to the sight of a hyper-realistic version of the iconic superhero, perched more than 300 metres above ground atop the city’s tallest landmark.The installation marks the first time The Shard has hosted a cinematic character in this way, with Superman gracing its spire for an entire day.Standing at 11 feet tall and weighing over 120kg, the sculpture features a fibreglass body moulded in eco-friendly resin, supported by galvanised steel cables securely attaching it to the building.The impressive figure took four months to create, with more tha...

'One of the most intense action thrillers' that keep viewers on edge is being rediscovered by fans.The spine-chilling and genre-blending horror film, Red Eye, features a future Oscar winner and considered a must watch for those who enjoy the genre.This new found attention comes as of today (July 1), it joins the latest massive monthly content refresh for subscribers on Netflix.However, that is just for those based in the US. Those based in the UK can instead find the title available on Paramount Plus.This is accessible either via its own dedicated streaming platform or as an add-on via Amazon Prime Video.First hitting the big screen in 2005, the movie was crafted by the legendary director Wes Craven, celebrated for his work on seminal horror classics such as The Hills Have Eyes, A Night...

The 'funniest film ever made' is an all-time classic with a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (Image: Pierre Vauthey/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)It's an all-time classic with a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes that's been repeatedly called "the funniest film ever made". But when it was released it was the subject of intense debate and controversy.Monty Python's Life of Brian was released in 1979 and has since become one of the all-time iconic comedy films — as well as one of the most iconic British films.It tells the story of Brian, who is born in the next stable to Jesus on the same day and, later in life, is mistaken for the messiah. Despite its hilarious and absurd nature, it was slammed as "blasphemous" by religious leaders and banned from cinemas across the USA and UK. Many accused it of...

Disney devotees were thrown into a frenzy after rumours that the live-action remake of the 1997 classic Hercules would diverge significantly from the original plot.Since its announcement, the forthcoming film has been embroiled in controversy over plans to modernise the iconic soundtrack and alter the main character.The latter issue has caused the most uproar, with sibling producers the Russo Brothers reportedly clashing with Disney over the narrative's direction. The duo purportedly wanted to spotlight villain Hades, narrating the story from his viewpoint rather than that of the fiery-haired Hercules.In a 2022 Variety interview, Joe Russo tantalised fans with news that their Hercules rendition, directed by Guy Ritchie, would be "a little bit more experimental in tone, a little bit more...

Penn Badgley and Meghann Fahy are gearing up to charm audiences in You Deserve Each Other, the latest Amazon MGM rom-com offering.Fans of Gossip Girl might remember Badgley as the notorious central gossip fiend, but many don't realise that Fahy too graced the popular teen series with her presence.In the third-season episode 'The Lost Boy', she made an appearance as Devyn, who assists a businessman sought after by none other than Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick).Though Fahy and Badgley's paths didn't cross on Gossip Girl, they're set to become up-close and personal in their upcoming enemies-to-lovers cinematic venture.Based on Sarah Hogle's acclaimed novel, one Good Reads user hailed it as "One of the best romcom books one could ever come across!"At the helm of this eagerly-awaited flick are rom...

The curtain has come down on Daniel Craig’s time as the famous super spy, but that was almost four years ago and we still don't know who the next 007 is. In recent weeks, speculation on who will become the next James Bond has reached fever pitch. It comes after it was revealed that the company Amazon MGM Studios had gained creative control of the franchise. But as one door closes, another one opens. Variety has now named three possible contenders to replace Craig, with Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson, and Jacob Elordi reportedly being backed as the front-runners. Whoever plays the role will have big shoes to fill - but personally, Tom Holland isn't the right man for the job.I watched my first ever Bond film when I was seven years old. We had the full 007 DVD collection in our house, so my...

This 1996 movie has sparked debate due to its contentious subject matter and graphic violence, all portrayed by an actor familiar to audiences for his TV appearances.Renowned for his portrayal of action hero Jack Bauer in 24, Kiefer Sutherland takes a stark detour as he embodies a merciless serial rapist and killer in Eye for an Eye, opposite the acclaimed Sally Field. Viewers have confessed their discomfort at witnessing him in such a dark role.A critique on Rotten Tomatoes declares: "The performance given by Kiefer Sutherland in the role of a psychopathic serial rapist and murderer is on point for showcasing his range in acting talent."Yet some watchers reported being inundated by emotions of "sadness, anger, and doom" following Sutherland's jarringly authentic act.Directed by John Sc...