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This BAFTA- nominated series may have flown under your radar last year but critics hailed this forgotten period drama starring Ewan McGregor as “sublime”.Amor Towles’ A Gentleman In Moscow came out in 2016, the author had previously had a career in investment banking before writing his breakout novel Rules In Civility. In 2024, A Gentleman In Moscow received excellent critical reception but fell short of becoming a sensation.The eight part stand-alone series was mainly filmed in Bolton, Manchester, and Yorkshire. Victoria Square outside Bolton Town Hall makes a cameo as well as Space Studios in Manchester.McGregor delivers what Robert W. Butler describes as a “career-high performance”, as per Rotten Tomatoes, where the series has an almost-perfect 92% critical rating.The Star Wars legen...

In an intriguing blend of talent, a 2009 psychological thriller brings together one of the most talked-about singers of our era and a top-tier British thespian, now up for grabs on Amazon Prime Video.Helmed by Steve Shill with a screenplay penned by David Loughery, Obsessed assembles Beyoncé and Idris Elba as the central characters in a cast including Ali Larter, Bruce McGill, Jerry O’Connell, and Christine Lahti.The critics have been harsh, handing the flick a meagre 19 per cent approval score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the film's synopsis states: "Things couldn't be better for Derek Charles (Idris Elba). He's just received a big promotion at work, and has a wonderful marriage with his beautiful wife, Sharon (Beyoncé Knowles). However, into this idyllic world steps Lisa (Ali Larter), ...

There has been an abundance of horror films making their way onto the big screen this year, but the best is yet to come. Bring Her Back has been described as "the best horror film of 2025" and it will be released later this month. It is the second film from director brothers, Danny and Michael Philippou. The Australian supernatural horror film stars Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips and Sally Hawkins.Bring Her Back's synopsis reads: "A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother."Already released in Australia and North America, the film has been receiving high praise. Its 89% rating from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes reflects that. Their consensus reads: "A domestic nightmare that draws its most profound scares from Sally H...

A classic World War 2 film features stars two legends of the big screen, and is hailed for its "astonishing" dog fight sequences. Battle of Britain (1969) tells the story of real life campaign of the same name which took place between July 10 and October 31 1940, in which RAF fighter aces and Allied pilots faced down Adolf Hitler's forces and British society pulled together amid brutal Nazi bombing missions.Directed by iconic Bond director Guy Hamilton, the film features a huge and star-studded ensemble cast, including Michael Caine, and Laurence Olivier, two of the most celebrated actors ever. Other major stars in it include Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, and Ian McShane. The war epic showed the impact of the battle on all sections of society, from the civiliations sh...

Western movies have long been a cornerstone of American filmmaking, conjuring images of legends like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. The genre has produced an array of classics, ranging from the action-packed flicks of the '50s to the spaghetti westerns of the '60s, as well as contemporary films such as The Power of The Dog and The Hateful Eight.The New York Times included one Oscar-winning film in their selection of top Westerns since the turn of the millennium. Brokeback Mountain has also garnered considerable attention amongst film critics as one of the finest Western films. Directed by Ang Lee, it stars Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as cowboys who meet during the 1960s while working as sheep herders on Wyoming's fictitious Brokeback Mountain.Rotten Tomatoes' critics consensus desc...

If you are looking for a way to pass the time this summer, TV's got you covered. There is a huge variety of new and recurring series coming our way, some of which have already landed. The top tier selection will leave you nothing short of spoilt for choice. So, without further ado, here are the five best TV series of the summer.Dept Q.The Netflix thriller has received positive reviews already. It follows DCI Carl Morck, a brilliant but flawed detective, who is exiled to a cold case unit in Edinburgh. The show's premise has parallels with Slow Horses as the detective is forced to team up with an unlikely group of misfit officers. The unit's first case involves a missing lawyer, Merritt Lingard, who was kidnapped four years prior. The team, including Morck, Akram, and Rose, are tasked wit...

What has you glued to your screen this week? Struggling for something new to watch and spending too much time doom-scrolling? Fear not, it has been a good week in the streaming world with many popular films added to platforms throughout the past seven days. Whether you enjoy a gripping Danny Boyle drama or a beautifully shot yet complicated romance, there is something to pique your interest. Here are the 10 best movies newly added to streaming platforms.Trainspotting Added to: Channel 4Danny Boyle's infamous Scottish drama adapted from the book by Irvine Welsh has landed on the streaming platform. Letterboxd's synopsis of Trainspotting reads: "Hilarious but harrowing, the film charts the disintegration of the friendship between Renton, Spud, Sick Boy, Tommy and Begbie as they proceed se...

Amazon Prime viewers are being treated to a brand new rom-com starring Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson. Materialists is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Celine Song, who formerly directed popular movie Past Lives.The film stars Chris Evans, Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland, and Louisa Jacobson alongside Pascal and Johnson. Materialists is set against the backdrop of New York City's luxury-driven dating culture, and it follows a love triangle between a matchmaker, her aspiring actor ex-boyfriend, and a charming millionaire.The film's synopsis reads: "Materialists tells the story of Lucy (Johnson), a high-end matchmaker in New York City. She finds herself in the middle of a love triangle when she starts dating dreamy financier Harry (Pascal), at the same time her ex-...

It has been three years since the end of the first Jurassic World trilogy, a reinvention of one of the most beloved franchises of all time, complete with a new cast and angle. And, while it started out with best intentions, it has become a laughing stock for the franchise. Unfortunately Jurassic World Rebirth hasn't improved the series' reputation.On yet another secret Caribbean island, within further hidden laboratories, dinosaurs were experimented on, created, tortured, and more. 17 years later, Zora Bennett (played by Scarlett Johansson) is hired by mangy pharmaceutical representative Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend) to acquire three unique samples from the island, Ile Saint-Hubert, and potentially make a lot of money along the way. This somewhat fresh take on the Jurassic Park/World ser...

Ryan Gosling fans have pointed out the same problem with the new trailer for the actor's upcoming 'wild' release.Devotees have been cautioned to steer clear of the teaser of Gosling's latest 'masterpiece', amid fears it could spoil the film.The initial teaser for Project Hail Mary has just hit the internet, offering a glimpse into the Oscar-nominated actor's newest character.In this cinematic venture, Gosling portrays Ryland Grace, a science teacher turned astronaut on a space mission to save humanity.As per the film's synopsis, the plot revolves around astronaut Grace who awakens on a space station with no memory of his identity or mission.The cinematic endeavour, Project Hail Mary, draws its inspiration from Andy Weir's novel of the same title. Notably, Weir is also the mastermind beh...