Movies

One of the most quintessential British Christmas films is on TV today, November 15.The 2009 gem - known for being a yearly tradition in many households - follows Paul Maddens, a teacher who lies to his rival that his class’s Nativity play will be turned into a Hollywood movie.What follows is predictably a series of elaborate schemes to make the lie seem credible - in which Paul must find a way to make the production happen, and, in turn, reunite with his Hollywood producer ex-girlfriend.With a script written by director Debbie Isitt but partially improvised, Nativity!’s cast boasts the big names of Martin Freeman, Alan Carr and Phyllis Logan. Marc Wootton, Jason Watkins, Ashley Jensen and Ricky Tomlinson round up the main cast.When released in the UK, the film earned £794,315 at the box...

Now that the nights are getting darker and the days are getting colder, there's nothing cosier than a weekend spent with a movie marathon on the sofa.This weekend ITV is offering not just one but three Star Wars films for you to make your way through.As the film franchise has grown into a cultural phenomenon, this Saturday and Sunday you'll be taken on a journey right from 2015 to 2019 with the Star Wars prequel trilogy.The saga is divided into three trilogies - the original, prequel, and sequel, but fans can be excited for the sequel this time around.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Appearing first up on ITV1 this Saturday at 4pm is the 2019 action film, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This blockbuster hit acts as the third and final instalment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, as we...

A gripping new war documentary which has already been hailed as 'superb' and has received an impressive perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes is now available on Disney+. Love + War, the latest nonfiction feature from Academy Award-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, offers an intricate and captivating portrait of Pulitzer Prize-winning conflict photographer Lynsey Addario, whose career has been defined by both extraordinary courage and personal sacrifices.Addario has built her reputation on capturing some of the most searing images of modern conflict, from the Middle East and Afghanistan to Ukraine. Her work has exposed atrocities, influenced global perception and, in some instances, altered the course of humanitarian conversations. Every deployment, however, t...

A masterpiece of a gangster flick hailed a cult classic for mafia film fans will be aired on BBC Two this weekend. Starring Robert De Niro as Al Capone, The Untouchables is about a Prohibition agent, Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner), who attempts to take down the notorious crime boss.When his efforts fail due to widespread corruption in the Chicago police, he takes matters into his own hands. Ness assembles a group of clean lawmen – including Sean Connery as an Irish-American cop – to bring down Capone's bootleg empire. At the helm of the 1987 film is the iconic American filmmaker Brian De Palma, the director of Scarface and Carrie.Rotten Tomatoes found that 83% of film critics positively reviewed the star-studded picture.The website's critics consensus stated: "Slick on the surface but loade...

Set 25 years after the original 1980s film, this sci-fi movie packs just as much action as its predecessor, and all two hours of it are set to air on TV tonight.Terminator: Dark Fate provides the perfect film for your Saturday night in, as the 2019 sequel to the world-dominating franchise that kicked off in 1984. The film, directed by Tim Miller, sees Hollywood icons Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger reprise their roles from the original hit films, as both Sarah Connor and, of course, the Terminator himself.Many movie buffs will have soaked up both Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day but are less likely to have seen its latest addition to the franchise. This film follows on from the events of Terminator 2, when an AI known as Legion, who appears from an alternate future, s...

Widely considered to be one of Quentin Tarantino’s filmography ‘greats’, Django Unchained is a 2012 Western film written and directed by the maestro himself.Fans of the legendary filmmaker will be happy to know that Django Unchained will be airing on television tonight, November 15, at 10pm on Channel 4.Making up the incredible lead cast of the film are Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, and Leonardo DiCaprio, joined by the stellar Kerry Washington, and Samuel L Jackson alongside Walton Goggins, Dennis Christopher, James Remar, Michael Parks, and Don Johnson.The film’s official plot says: “Two years before the Civil War, Django, a slave, finds himself accompanying an unorthodox German bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz on a mission to capture the vicious Brittle brothers. Their mission succ...

Throwing it back to the 90s, this major sci-fi film is set to appear on TV this weekend, providing the ultimate sofa watch from home.Released in 1996, the American action film Independence Day was quick to spark interest from sci-fi fans as it addressed the mind-boggling question - are aliens real? Both written and directed by disaster movie mogul Roland Emmerich, the film explores his own belief in the extraterrestrial.Its release marked a huge turning point within cinema and was a trailblazer in leading the resurgence of large-scale disaster movies in the 90s. What certainly helped was its A-list ensemble cast, made up of Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum, who fans can't help but praise for their performances.One Rotten Tomatoes review described the film as "hard not to like"...

Netflix has just released a new animated film, In Your Dreams, and fans are already drawing comparisons to early Pixar classics.Available for streaming from today (14 November), the film is being hailed as the perfect family watch for the weekend, particularly for those with younger viewers in tow.Finding a film that appeals to both children and adults can be a challenge, but according to fans, Netflix has hit the mark with this one.In Your Dreams, as per the synopsis, is a comedic adventure featuring siblings Stevie and her younger brother Elliot who stumble upon a book about the Sandman, leading them on an extraordinary journey through their own dreams.The siblings must navigate a sarcastic stuffed giraffe, zombie breakfast foods, and the queen of nightmares, all in the hopes of havin...

The 2025 film has received a near perfect score by fans on Rotten Tomatoes. Written and directed by James Vanderbilt, the historical drama is based on Jack El-Hai's acclaimed book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist which explores the Nuremberg Trials held by the Allies against the defeated Nazi regime. Nuremberg features a star-studded cast including Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Leo Woodall. The film hit US cinemas on November 7 and arrives in the UK today (November 14).The plot is based on true events and is considered an American psychological thriller. US Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (played by Rami Malek) seeks to carry out an assignment to investigate the personalities and monitor the mental status of Hermann Göring (played by Russell Crowe) and other high-ranking Nazis in preparat...

A film arriving on Netflix next month has already left cinema-goers profoundly moved following its theatrical debut and is being tipped for Academy Award recognition thanks to its stellar ensemble cast, reports the Mirror.Jay Kelly charts the journey of the titular performer (portrayed by George Clooney) as he embarks upon a voyage of personal revelation and reflection, examining both his history and current circumstances.Jay is supported by his devoted and unwavering agent Ron (Adam Sandler).What emerges is a touching narrative exploring life's disappointments and the compromises necessary for achievement.Alongside Clooney and Sandler, Jay Kelly features Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Roh...