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Amazon Prime viewers will be pleased to learn that a classic thriller has landed on the streaming platform. Mulholland Drive is a 2001 surrealist neo-noir mystery art film written and directed by David Lynch; who describes the film as "a love story in the city of dreams". It stars Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, and Justin Theroux.The film's synopsis reads: "A dark-haired woman (Harring) is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty (Watts), a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoilt neither by traffic jams nor...

An epic gangster film that has been described as a "masterpiece" is streaming on Netflix. With a near-perfect score of 95%, The Irishman is an American epic gangster film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Steven Zaillian. The 2019 film is based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. It stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, with Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, Stephen Graham, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Jesse Plemons, and Harvey Keitel in supporting roles.The film's synopsis reads: "The film follows Frank Sheeran (De Niro), a truck driver who becomes a hitman involved with mobster Russell Bufalino (Pesci) and his crime family before later working for the powerful Teamster Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino). The film marked the ninth collabo...

Netflix is  currently streaming a British drama that left audiences both weeping and roaring with laughter, and fans say you should watch it immediately.The picture was directed by renowned filmmaker Mike Leigh, who has secured seven Academy Award nominations during his illustrious career.If Leigh's name rings a bell, you might remember him as the creator behind 1996's comedic drama Secrets and Lies, which earned five Oscar nods in 1997.Jump to 2024, and Leigh delivered Hard Truths to audiences, which is now ready to view on the platform.Set in London, the plot follows the life of depressed woman Pansy and her bond with sister Chantelle, reports the Manchester Evening News.The film stars Oscar-nominated Marianne Jean-Baptiste as the tormented protagonist, alongside Michele Austin as her...

As a self-proclaimed cinephile who watches at least two or three movies per week, I take great pride in my recommendations. This year, I have made it my mission to make a dent in my ever-growing watchlist, and it's going pretty well, but it can be hard not to resist the dozens of new releases, particularly as we gear up for Oscar season. There's a newly released rom-com in there, a classic from 2001 and a two-hander that secured many awards. Here are my highlights of the year so far.Materialists 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...

If you’re looking for a war film to watch, look no further than this 2019 release that’s gained a huge reputation in the genre. It takes a lot for a modern war film to beat the old classics, but this film has been hailed a masterpiece by viewers and critics alike.Six years after it was shown at the cinema, you can watch the film - 1917 - on Netflix. One person wrote on the website Rotten Tomatoes: “A masterpiece. This goes into my top 15.”Another penned: “Very beautifully shot movie, one of the prettiest movies ever and the only movie I've seen where one-take isn't used as a gimmick.”1917 is best known for its visuals. Set during World War 1, the story follows two young British soldiers on a harrowing mission across enemy territory.Tasked with delivering a crucial message that could sav...

It was 15 years ago, when Julian Fellowes’ hit new ITV series began delighting period drama fans around the world.Since then, two movies have extended the six-season storyline of the Crawley family and their servants, and now a third film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, completes the trilogy.Set in 1930, a year after the Wall Street Crash, Hugh Bonneville’s Lord Grantham is having financial difficulties.Facing tough questions about keeping the upstairs/downstairs show on the road, with all its bells and whistles, he’s left weighing up an uncertain future.Meanwhile, his daughter, Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary, has divorced Matthew Goode’s Henry Talbot (entirely absent from the films, bar a small cameo) and is now the subject of public disgrace in London society.Of course, the gaping hol...

When it comes to cinematic portrayals of conflict, some titles inevitably dominate the conversation. Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan is one, Sam Peckinpah’s Cross of Iron another.But on IMDb, war film fans have been pointing to a very different contender for the title of “best war movie ever” - South Korea’s Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War.Released in 2004, Kang Je-gyu’s film is set during the Korean War of the 1950s and tells the story of two brothers caught up in the devastating conflict.Known in some countries simply as Brotherhood, it quickly became one of South Korea’s biggest box office successes, selling more than 11 million tickets domestically and reaching international audiences through film festivals and DVD releases.On IMDb, one reviewer described the film as “a sp...

We all rely on Rotten Tomatoes when it comes to deciphering whether a movie is worth watching. It's the most popular film reviewing platform, and it includes both a critic's rating and an audience rating; these can differ quite vastly at times. But here, the critics and audience have come together to rank the best movies of all time, and there may be one or two sneaky sequels in there.Here are the top 10 best movies of all time according to Rotten Tomatoes users and critics.10. Toy Story 2That's right, this sequel has made it into the top 10 and beating the original. Toy Story 2 has proven a hit with the critics who awarded it with 100% and said: "The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast t...

Based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth, this film serves as a beautiful reminder that even in the darkest of places, hope can be a powerful force for redemption and freedom. The 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a banker, Andy Dufresne played by Tim Robbins, who has been convicted of killing his wife and her lover despite being innocent, and Ellis "Red" Redding, a hardened convict and contraband smuggler played by Morgan Freeman. The Shawshank Redemption explores themes of hope, friendship, and perseverance as Andy maintains his dignity and optimism despite the brutal realities of prison life - and it's been dubbed the best movie of all time by IMDb.The film is available now to stream on NowTV, and has earned an impressi...

As someone who adores films, I try to watch as many as possible, but at the very least a couple a week. This month I have banked more films that I would like to admit, so it felt only right to share my favourites of August. There's a newly released rom-com in there, a classic from 2001 and a Cannes Film Festival award-winning romantic dramedy.Cinema is truly hotting up ahead of Oscar season, so I'd encourage everyone to get out and support their local cinemas as the weather starts to take a turn. Here are my highlights of the month of August. Materialists (2025)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 Pasca...