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The 20th century was a golden era for cinema, giving the world groundbreaking stories, innovative techniques, and unforgettable performances. From silent epics to early sound masterpieces, filmmakers pushed the boundaries of storytelling, creating works that still inspire directors and enthral audiences today.IMDb has ranked the top ten movies of the century, highlighting the classics that have stood the test of time - and the top film is an incredible Western.1. The Birth of a Nation (1915)D.W. Griffith’s silent epic tells the story of the Stoneman family and their friendship with the Camerons, set against the backdrop of the Civil War. The film spans the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the controversial birth of the Ku Klux Klan.Despite its contentious portrayal of race, it remai...

A movie expert has given his harsh verdict on a film he dubbed a “real stinker”. Movie whizz Simon Sweetman was left more than disappointed with the film he chose to be his 10,000th watch.Hitting the screens in 2024, sci-fi film Madame Webb has all the makings of a crowdpleaser, thanks to its star studded cast. A-listers Dakota Johnson, Emma Roberts and Sydney Sweeney all appear in the fourth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. The suspense thriller follows a Manhattan paramedic that may have clairvoyant abilities, and she then forms a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures. However, this film failed to impress critics, scoring just 10% in Rotten Tomatoes and was dubbed a box-office flop.At the box-office, it grossed just £32.6 million ($43.8 million) in the U...

The "best teen movie ever" with a One Tree Hill favourite is set to leave Prime Video in just days.A modernisation of the classic Disney fairytale, A Cinderella Story revolved around two internet pen pals who plan to meet in person at their high school's Halloween dance.Samantha "Sam" Montgomery (Hilary Duff) is tormented by her stepmother and two stepsisters eight years after her beloved father Hal's (Whip Hubley) death.Forced to work at her family's diner to save money to attend Princeton University, Sam is looked after by longtime manager Rhonda (Regina King), and regularly confides in her pen pal "Nomad".However, unbeknownst to Sam, "Nomad" is Austin Ames (One Tree Hill's Chad Michael Murray), the popular but unhappy school quarterback.As the pair finally meet, albeit behind masks a...

Fans of war films have been left in awe of one flick that came out this year, which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. War movies are a popular genre that has stood the test of time, from WW2 classics to more modern interpretations of warfare. One of those films has been praised for its "masterpiece editing" and scenes that have left viewers on the edge of their seats.Warfare was released in 2025 and stars Will Poulter, Joseph Quinn and Kit Connor, among a slew of other familiar faces. With a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 93%, it made an impression on both critics and audiences when it was released in April of this year. The film follows a platoon of Navy SEALs embarking on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq. With their brotherhood put to the test amid the chaos of war, we g...

Enthusiasts of period dramas simply cannot miss this brilliant collection of ITV films currently available for streaming, this comes as after viewers have raved about a perfect 10/10 historical series and a "superbly filmed BBC production, reports the Mirror.This cinematic saga boasts a devoted following, with supporters previously singing its praises across IMDb.One viewer headlined their perfect 10/10 critique: "One of the all time great seafaring adventures!"The reviewer continued: "It ranks up there with the original Mutiny on the Bounty,The Sea Hawk and Master And Commander as one of the greatest of its kind."Another fan declared in their flawless 10/10 assessment: "This is one of the most realistic historical dramas out there.""Everything in Hornblower is played to perfection, fro...

Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is one of the most haunting works of 19th-century literature, a Gothic tale of doomed love, obsession and generational trauma.But a new big-screen version of the novel has sparked uproar before it’s even reached cinemas, with fans taking to social media to voice anger at Emerald Fennell’s upcoming interpretation.The Oscar-winning director, best known for Saltburn and Promising Young Woman, has cast Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the lead roles of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff. Billed as a lavish, sensual retelling and due to arrive in cinemas on Valentine’s Day 2026, the film is already proving divisive among Brontë purists.On X (formerly Twitter), passionate readers have been vocal about their disappointment at what they perceive as a betrayal of...

Yellowstone star Hassie Harrison’s new thriller that’s been described as a blend of some of the best horror movies of all time is now available to stream.Dangerous Animals was released earlier this year and stars Harrison, who portrays Laramie in the hit Paramount Network Western series, as an American surfer named Zephyr who’s exploring the Gold Coast of Australia.After a one-night stand with a real estate agent, she’s abducted by the psychopathic Tucker (played by Jai Courtney), who routinely kidnaps tourists and feeds them to sharks.Miles out to see, Zephyr is forced to think on her feet and make some impossible decisions to ensure her safety.While shark films have remained a horror staple for decades, many fans have already been pleasantly surprised by this grisly and thrilling twis...

Fans are hailing a 1986 coming of age tale as one of the best films and Stephen King adaptations of all time, calling it "masterful". Stand by Me is based on King's novella The Body, which follows four boys who try to find a missing local kid who's presumed dead.Gordie Lachance (Wil Wheaton), Chris Chambers (River Phoenix), Teddy Duchamp (Corey Feldman), and Vern Tessio (Jerry O'Connell) live in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon. The film is told through the perspective of the adult Gordie (narrated by Richard Dreyfuss), and tackles childhood friendship, grief, and the emotional complexities of growing up. Stand by Me was a box office success when it was released nearly 40 years ago, and it still has fans to this day.One person wrote on Rotten Tomatoes: "One of the best movies o...

Directed by David Lean from a screenplay by Noël Coward, based on his 1936 one-act play Still Life, Brief Encounter is considered one of the greatest films of all time.The 1945 romantic drama starring Celia Johnson (who was Oscar-nominated for her role) and Trevor Howard was ranked second in the BFI’s 1999 ranking of best British films.Meanwhile, in 2017 Time Out polled 150 actors, writers, producers and directors who voted the film the 12th greatest British movie ever.The 87 minute picture follows an extramarital relationship during a chance “brief encounter” at a railway station shortly before World War II.The film holds an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 93 per cent positive reviews.Brief Encounter’s Critics Consensus reads: “Brief Encounter adds a small but valuable gem to the L...

Amazon Prime Video has just added an overlooked mystery thriller that some fans have called "surprisingly good". A slew of titles get added to Amazon Prime every week for UK subscribers, from Hollywood blockbusters to classic war movies to highly-rated drama series. One of the streaming service's latest additions is a mystery thriller that some were surprised to enjoy, describing the "unexpected twist" that is a staple of any decent mystery flick.Among the new titles on Amazon Prime Video this week is Strange But True, a thriller released in 2019. The film flew largely under the radar when it was first released, even though it features a slew of familiar faces, including Nick Robinson, Margaret Qualley, Greg Kinnear, and Brian Cox. The film has mixed reviews, but some fans have praised ...