Movies

With spooky season just around the corner, many of us will be seeking the thrill of a scare at home. The most popular method of watching horror is streaming from the comfort of our sofas, with many fans tuning into Netflix to get their horror thrill. With over 280 horror titles available, one blockbuster that has been labelled by fans as "underrated" is World War Z. Starring Brad Pitt, watching a post-apocalyptic zombie film will certainly get you into the Halloween spirit. Released in 2013, the IMDb synopsis teases: "Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself."It's been over a decade since its release, and it continues to be a classic hit ...

Christopher Nolan named a "real gem" of a war film starring David Bowie among his favourite movies. Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) is set in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War 2 and focuses on the fraught but complex relationship between the captors and captives.Among them is the wise-cracking and rebellious Maj. Jack "Strafer" Celliers, played by Bowie, who becomes a focus of harsh punishments. But throughout, British lieutenant John Lawrence - the only Japanese speaker among those captured - attempts to find common ground between the camp commander Capt. Yonoi (played by Japanese rockstar Ryuichi Sakamoto) and the prisoners and overcome their diverging loyalties and philosophies.The film, which was directed and co-written by Nagisa Ōshima, is based on books by Sout...

A poignant film airing on Netflix is gripping readers with its deeply layered story line, ‘beautiful cinematography’ and ‘brilliant’ acting.The melancholy story adapted from a novel is set in a city renowned for its beauty, but also well known for its crime rates and poverty.The film, Nostalgia, takes you along narrow cobbled streets with a somehow timeless feeling, despite the modern setting.Set in Naples, this story is told with true sentiment, it will give you a lump in your throat at times - and as one reviewer said ‘it avoids the dramatic overstatement you might find in a typical Hollywood movie’.Centred around characters Oreste Spasiano (played by Tommaso Ragno) and Felice Lasco (Pierfrancesco Favino) this film is ‘truly unique’ with its sadness and hope.Facing the past can be cha...

Speaking with The Mirror, Norton said: “I think I am too old. I turned 40 this summer. There is no conversation going on. It is as if someone has a bet on in Wolverhampton and it is nonsense and I have paps outside my door. It is all speculation.” Nevertheless, asked hypothetically what he’d do if offered the role, the King and Conqueror star replied: “It is a difficult decision as it will change your life. I can walk down to the pub [without being recognised that easily].”Norton added: “I like my life right now. I have no idea what it is like to be Leonardo DiCaprio. I imagine the apex is pretty big, but I like the fact I can leave my house and go down to the shop.” The Happy Valley star may rule himself out but it’s worth pointing out that Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosna...

The much-anticipated Wicked: For Good is set to enchant audiences in cinemas from November 21, with the final trailer now released and already sparking a buzz as 'electrifying'.This concluding instalment sees Elphaba, portrayed by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, grappling with the fallout of their past decisions.The three-minute preview offers a glimpse of Ariana Grande's transformation into the beloved Glinda the Good Witch under Madame Morrible's tutelage, played by Michelle Yeoh.Romance blooms on screen between Glinda and Fiyero, Jonathan Bailey's character, while Elphaba, brought to life by Cynthia Erivo, embarks on a quest to unveil the Wizard's deceit, played by Jeff Goldblum.The YouTube comment section for the trailer was abuzz with reactions, with @majozinha ...

If you're looking for the perfect horror treat with a little comedic bite, then this 2011 flick might just be the perfect choice. Fans have described it as a horror masterpiece and a rare triumph that checks every box in the horror book. Starring Chris Hemsworth, The Cabin in the Woods might be your typical scary film, but it quickly turns into a subversive satire of clichés. With a whopping score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, it initially tricks audiences into believing that it is another recycled horror film. A bunch of college students travel to a remote cabin in the woods, only to discover they are being manipulated by a secret facility to ensure that their victims fall into a series of deadly traps.Primarily inspired by slasher and survival films such as Evil Dead and Scream, the film...

Born from the brain of author Robinne Lee, who wrote the original story for her novel in 2017, this instant classic has all of the elements to make up the perfect romantic comedy. Solid new additions to the genre are hard to come by these days, but The Idea Of You made waves when it first launched onto Amazon Prime last year.Starring beloved Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway and new heartthrob Nicholas Galitzine in an age-gap relationship, the film has left its viewers 'swept away' by their on-screen love. The film takes on a story that is based on the author's own experiences in Hollywood and is thought to be inspired by real-life heartthrobs such as Harry Styles and even Prince Harry. It follows the brewing relationship and undeniable connection between a single mother and art dealer a...

Action enthusiasts seeking a midweek viewing treat will be delighted to discover that a critically praised action-comedy is arriving on streaming platforms.Described as 'preposterously entertaining', Novocaine will become available to stream on Paramount Plus from Thursday, September 25.The thriller made its cinema debut back in March and garnered glowing reviews from both critics and general audiences.It features The Boys star Jack Quaid as Nate, an ordinary bloke who experiences no physical pain.When the girl of his dreams Sherry (portrayed by Amber Midthunder) gets abducted by a gang of bank robbers, Nate employs his concealed abilities to save her, reports the Mirror.Behind the camera, film producer Lars Jacobson takes on screenwriting duties, whilst Dan Berk and Robert Olsen handle...

In the pantheon of the greatest movies ever made, Goodfellas is a masterpiece. As the Martin Scorsese gangster movie to end all Martin Scorsese gangster movies, it's constantly raised as the best of its genre — yes, above The Godfather — if not the best film of all time.Goodfellas marked its 35th anniversary on September 21 and it's a testament to its longevity that fans of the movie say they can't stop watching it. Brutal, rowdy and funny, the film's propulsive energy makes its 2.5 hour runtime fly by.Based on a true story, Goodfellas chronicles the spectacular rise and fall of Mafia associate Henry Hill, played by then-relative unknown Ray Liotta. Completing the trio are legends Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in career-highlight performances that won Pesci an Oscar as Best Supporting Ac...

Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein may be coming to Netflix this autumn, but it’s not the only new movie about the classic horror arriving within the next year.Christian Bale stars as Frankenstein’s monster opposite Jessie Buckley’s Bride of Frankenstein in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s upcoming movie The Bride!The new film’s synopsis reads: “A lonely Frankenstein (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening) to create a companion for him.“The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!”The bonkers first trailer has landed for the new take on...