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A Charlie Sheen documentary headed to Netflix holds some must-see details which have been praised by those who have already seen it.

Movie lovers have been left devastated after viewing a 'harrowing' true story that will remain etched in their memories for months to come.Film enthusiast Eccy Reviews, who shares must-watch movies and series on his social media channels, has discussed Land of Mine which is accessible on BFI Player.You can alternatively stream it via Apple TV, Sky Store and Amazon Prime Video for £3.49.He says  most people have never watched the movie but claims it lingers in the minds of those who have due to its distressing storyline, especially when you learn its based on a true story. The IMDb synopsis reads: "In post-World War II Denmark, a group of young German POWs are forced to clear a beach of thousands of land mines under the watch of a Danish Sergeant who slowly learns to appreciate their pli...

A classic American film that followed up an all-time favourite has been somehow forgotten by many, although a devoted fan base has high regard for the romantic musical.Decades after its release in the 1980s the film is still distinct, though compared to the previous original musical, the sequel rose to a lesser fame.But some ‘liked it even better than the first’ largely down to the ‘charming and beautiful’ lead actress and actor who ‘played their part very well’.Grease 2, first released 1982, is a follow-up but also a standalone sequel to the first film released in 1978, the famous Grease movie.The plot returns to Rydell High School featuring a new cast, starring Michelle Pfeiffer in her first lead role and Maxwell Caulfield who was aged 21 at the time - and left fans ‘swooning’.Michell...

Renowned film critic Mark Kermode is one of the most prominent voices in the industry. He is the co-presenter of the BBC Radio 4 programme Screenshot, and co-presenter of the film-review podcast Kermode & Mayo's Take and also a musician, radio presenter, television presenter, and author.He contributes regularly to The Observer, for which he was chief film critic between 2013 and 2023. Kermode is also the author of several books on film and music, including It's Only A Movie, The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex, Hatchet Job, and How Does It Feel? Here we take a look at the English film critics' top 10 films of all time, as reported by Collider.9. Céline and Julie Go BoatingCéline and Julie Go Boating (1974) is a French film co-written and directed by Jacques Rivette. Its synopsis rea...

A star of one of the Yellowstone spin-off series joins Sydney Sweeney in an upcoming steamy thriller based on a bestselling novel full of unexpected twists.Sweeney, one of the most sought-after names in Hollywood, is set to star in The Housemaid, an adaptation of the 2022 novel by Freida McFadden.She will share the screen with Amanda Seyfried, renowned for her roles in Mamma Mia, Mean Girls and the recent TV series Long Bright River.The impressive cast also includes Brandon Sklenar from the Yellowstone spin-off 1923 and It Ends With Us, as well as Italian actor Michele Morrone, known for his role in Another Simple Favor.The film is directed by Paul Feig, who previously brought us Bridesmaids, the 2016 Ghostbusters and Prime Video's Jackpot!However, this project promises to be a departur...

Back in 1953, John Wayne starred in Island in the Sky, based on the 1944 novel of the same name by aviator Ernest K Gann.Both are based on his true story of a World War 2 flight, when he successfully searched for a lost pilot in wild northern Canada.In the movie, Duke plays Captain Dooley, who is forced to make an emergency landing at the Quebec-Labrador border while transporting war supplies to England.Stranded and starving, it’s his duty to keep his men alive amid -57 C conditions as they await rescue.Island in the Sky was praised for its documentary-like accuracy, from survival procedures to radio operations.Pilots and aviation historians hail the film as one of Hollywood’s most accurate portrayals of air search and rescue.A year later, Wayne would team up once again with director Wi...

The Toronto International Film Festival is currently taking place, and the usual plethora of Oscar-bait films are making their debut public screenings.Among them is the new World War 2 epic Nuremberg, with Russell Crowe starring as captured Nazi Hermann Göring facing the death penalty for crimes against humanity.Based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai, the new film focuses on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, played by Rami Malek.It was his job to determine whether the prisoners were fit to stand trial. During his interviews with Göring, he found himself in a “battle of wits” with Hitler’s right-hand man.The first reviews are for Nuremberg and despite an early 45 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score, the critics are split.The Hollywood ReporterBacked by a roster of ...

The ‘best gangster series of all time’ with 95% rating 'will never be bettered', say fans (Image: Getty)It’s been called the “undisputed champion” of all TV shows which “ushered in a new world of television” that we are still living in today.Despite the thousands of TV series that have been created in the 18 years since this show’s final series ended in 2007, and the explosion of Netflix and countless other streaming services, there is a wide-ranging belief that not one of them has bettered this series.It is rated 9.2 out of 10 on IMDB and 95% from top critics on Rotten Tomatoes, making it comfortably one of the best-rated shows in history. But when you narrow it down to specific series, some have a flawless 100% rating on the review aggregator site. Read more: The 10 best TV shows of ...

There Will Be Blood director Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, had its world premiere this week, and critics can’t hold back in their first reactions.The new action thriller One Battle After Another co-stars Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, and a brief synopsis reads: “When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter."The New York Times believes the $140 million movie is set for Oscars glory, while IndieWire called it “the best movie released by a major American studio since I started working as a critic [in 2010]. Distressing how little else comes to mind!”The film has also been highly praised by Steven Spielberg himself.Speaking at a Q&A with Anderson at the Directors Guild of Am...

A "harrowing" thriller featuring Matthew McConaughey is keeping critics on the "edge of their seats".The Lost Bus, based on a true survival story, takes audiences back to the catastrophic California wildfires of 2018. It tells the tale of a bus driver and a school teacher who find themselves in the midst of the blaze as they attempt to save school children.The film is set to debut in select cinemas on 19 September before launching on Apple TV+ on 3 October. Starring Matthew McConaughey (famed for his roles in Magic Mike and Interstellar), the film is directed by Academy Award nominee Paul Greengrass, renowned for his work on the Bourne action film series.Apple TV teases: "A determined father (Matthew McConaughey) risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher (America Ferrera) and her s...