Movies

The gangster flick is one of the most popular and loved film genres, raking in billions of pounds for studios across the globe. Hollywood has never shied away from depicting the violent deeds and lives of these brutal criminal clans – be they of Irish, Russian or Italian origin. Not …

Danny Boyle’s 2019 romantic comedy, Yesterday, is celebrated as a creative tribute to The Beatles. The film, with a screenplay by Richard Curtis and a shared story credit between Jack Barth and Curtis, presents a fictional tale while simultaneously honouring the iconic band. The makers of Yesterday shelled out nearly …

War films are often hit and miss. Some are incredible and find themselves on ‘must-watch’ lists, while others leave a lot to be desired. But there is one film from 1979 that is still being hailed as one of the greatest movies ever made, and fans of The Godfather might …

A little-known WW2 spy film that has a great Rotten Tomatoes score is now streaming on Netflix. Munich – The Edge of War is a 2021 period spy thriller film based on Robert Harris’s 2017 novel Munich. The film stars George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner, and Jeremy Irons. It’s set at …

Fans of the romance in Pride and Prejudice or the sauciness of Bridgerton will love this series based on Jane Austen’s final, but incomplete, written work. Sanditon is a TV show made up of three seasons, led by the unfinished manuscript of Jane Austen, found after her untimely death. Due …

World War 2 films are often hit and miss. Some are amazing and quickly find themselves at the top of the ‘to watch’ list, while others leave a lot to be desired. But there is one powerful film, based on a true story, that has been called a masterpiece and …

The cult classic horror flick Dog Soldiers, which die-hard fans have watched “a dozen times” is now available to stream for free. Released in 2002, the film has been hailed as the “best werewolf film” by its ardent followers, with many having indulged in multiple viewings. Now, this much-loved tale …

One of Sean Connery’s most memorable outings as 007 is back on TV this weekend, giving fans a chance to revisit the glamour, danger and globe-trotting adventure that helped define the Bond legacy. Airing on ITV1 this Sunday, Diamonds Are Forever sees Connery return to the role of James Bond …

A highly-rated musical biopic which clinched four Academy Awards is set to leave Netflix for UK viewers in days. The streaming platform regularly adds and removes films and series, often due to licensing agreements to host the content expiring. As a result, from time to time, you may find that …

Good Will Hunting is a must-watch for any film fanatic. Starring a very young Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, combined with prime Robin Williams in one of his best-ever performances, it all came together to produce one of the best films of the 90s. At first glance, the film’s title …