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Netflix has just dropped a 90s-set romantic comedy that has already shattered viewing records within a fortnight of its release.The South Korean production, set in 1998, centres on 19 year old student Park Se-ri (portrayed by Shin Eun-soo) who is preparing to make the most crucial declaration of her life.She becomes involved with transfer student Han Yoon-seok (Gong Myung), sparking a tender teenage romance.The film is titled Love Untangled, and it has already claimed the top position on the Non-English Film chart with 8.2 million viewers.Enthusiasts have flocked to IMDb to share their opinions, with hannynorbert awarding it a perfect 10/10 rating.They commented: "This movie archives everything it aims for. You would think you have seen it all as far as high-school love stories are conc...

Fans of the Jonas Brothers have been left thrilled by a teaser trailer for the band's forthcoming Christmas film.Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas headline an "all-star" cast whilst portraying versions of themselves in the Disney+ production.A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, which is set to launch in November, marks the trio's return to Disney, with whom they previously collaborated earlier in their careers on programmes such as Jonas.The recent partnership arrives as Joe, 36, Kevin, 37, and Nick, 32, mark their 20th anniversary as a group this year.The seasonal film will follow the brothers as they battle to travel from London to New York in time to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, reports the Mirror.It's hinted that they encounter "a series of escalating obstacles" whilst at...

Netflix has revealed thrilling news for crime thriller enthusiasts as official first-look images have been unveiled for a new project that faced significant setbacks.The Rip, featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was helmed by Joe Carnahan and boasts other major stars including The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun.Carnahan spoke to Tudum about the powerful friendship between Affleck and Damon, who have remained close since primary school.He revealed: "Working with Matt and Ben and having two, distinctly talented filmmakers, as both creative allies and the studio heads, wound up being the best of both worlds."I've never had as easy an experience on a movie as I had on The Rip. They took exceptionally good care of me and backed my decisions every step of the way."The picture arrives on January ...

Jeff Bridges may be an on-screen legend after his performance in The Big Lebowski, but another actor was considered before him.An Academy Award-winner who would feature in some of the biggest Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s was first offered the role.Though he turned it down and directing duo Ethan and Joel Coen would opt for Bridges, fans were stunned to realise the veteran screen legend had been considered for the part.It may have been a very different film with him in the mix, though the brothers' first choice for the role never came to be.A post to the r/TodayILearned Reddit page saw fans share their surprise at the Academy Award-winning director, Mel Gibson, being first choice for the role.The post reads: "Mel Gibson was the Coen Brothers' first choice to play The Dude in Th...

Horror fans are completely "mesmerised" by this Korean film set against the backdrop of a rural village, tucked away in the mountains, where mysterious deaths continue to occur.The Wailing is a 2016 horror that found a new lease of life when it was released on streaming services, and fans can't seem to say enough good things about it. With an impressive 99% overall score on the review site Rotten Tomatoes, it appears to live up to its rave reviews.The award-winning Korean film focuses on a police officer who is investigating a series of deaths in his community. Locals of Gokseong, a mountainous village, are pointing the finger at a newcomer to the area as there continues to be paranormal activity unsettling the area.No one seems safe from these deadly forces, not even the young daughter...

A forgotten Zack Snyder action fantasy film starring Oscar Isaac, John Hamm and Emily Browning went under the radar when it was first released, but now fans are flocking back to re-experience the thrill. But reviews are mixed with some saying it should be a classic, and others branding it misogynistic slop.Snyder himself has agreed that his 2011 film Sucker Punch is “so movie”, after YouTuber Mike’s Mic branded the film with a 10% Rotten Tomatoes score as “the most movie ever.”Snyder posted to X saying “Mike’s right.” It would be easy to misinterpret this film as a tacky, psycho-sexual horror bound to titillate wrong’uns.One reviewer on IMDb rated the film a solid 7/10 saying “it’s not for everyone.”They added: “It has been called any number of things in derogative fashion, which since ...

Directed by David Mackenzie, the narrative follows two brothers—played with raw intensity by Chris Pine and Ben Foster—who resort to robbing banks in a last-ditch effort to save their family’s land from foreclosure.Their path collides with a seasoned Texas Ranger, portrayed by Jeff Bridges, whose pursuit adds layers of grit and moral complexity to the story.Taylor Sheridan’s screenplay was widely acclaimed for its sharp dialogue and poignant exploration of economic despair, justice, and the fading promise of the American dream, painting a haunting portrait of a society on the edge.Securing four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Bridges) and Best Original Screenplay, it established itself as one of the decade's most acclaimed crime thrillers.Severa...

In recent years, there have been some excellent business brand biopics from Tetris and Air to Blackberry.So when Disney+ announced one on Whitney Wolfe Herd, the co-founder of Tinder and CEO of Bumble, we had high hopes.After all, this is the story of the woman who became the world’s youngest female billionaire in 2021, when she took her dating app public.Credited with naming Tinder and sparking its popularity at American universities, her story (like Facebook movie The Social Network) features the highs of a successful start-up amid the tensions within the company.After some legal wrangling, she sets off to build a little app called Bumble, which is centred on improving the female experience.A fascinating and inspiring story, yet the new film Swiped, which is loosely based on her tale,...

Netflix viewers will be happy to learn that a war film starring Game of Thrones' star Richard Madden is available to stream on the platform. The film has been hailed by fans as both "phenomenal" and a "masterpiece". Released in 2019, 1917 is a British war film directed and produced by Sam Mendes, who co-wrote it with Krysty Wilson-Cairns. It is partially inspired by stories told to Mendes by his paternal grandfather Alfred about his service during World War 1. The film also stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth, Adrian Scarborough, and Benedict Cumberbatch.The film follows a pair of British soldiers, played by George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, on their mission to deliver an important message to call off a doomed offensive...

Acclaimed novelist Stephen King is one of those celebrities who is very active on X. This week, he randomly revealed in a post his 10 favourite movies, in no particular order. The author, who turns 78 this month, mentioned that this list does not include what presumably are his four favourite adaptations of his work. Those films are Misery, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and Stand By Me. Check out the 10 movies that made it below.