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It’s been called “insanely OTT” with “tension ramped up to almost unbearable levels in a volley of standout scenes”. And it’s these very traits, along with its ability to “never once fail to surprise and entertain”, that have seen this World War Two film ranked among the 100 best films …

It’s out with the old and in with the new as Netflix prepares to refresh its catalogue in May. If you are an action lover, into your war films or just love a romcom, be sure to get your fix before it’s too late. Here are my top five picks …

Peter Andre’s foray into acting as a Jamaican gangster in a new movie has ignited controversy and uproar across the internet, compelling the Mysterious Girl singer to delete his promotional snippets of the film. Dubbed ‘Jafaican’, the trailer launched earlier this week, left masses chuckling over the dad of five’s …

Tom Hardy’s acclaimed film, hailed as his “best” by fans, has just dropped on Netflix. The 2011 hit Warrior stars Tom Hardy as the ex-marine Tommy Riordan Conlon and features Nick Nolte and Joel Edgerton as Paddy and Brendan Conlon. This gripping sports drama tells the tale of Tommy, who …

Disaster movies are a niche that a lot of people can get behind. There is a huge audience out there who would select disaster films as some of their very favourites. For some, it’s the use of special effects, historical significance and the thrill of experiencing a serious situation from …

Directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, The BFG is a cinematic adaptation of the much-loved Roald Dahl book. The story revolves around Sophie, a ten year old orphan who forms an unlikely friendship with the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) after spotting him frolicking across London. In a twist of events, …

Warfare, which hits cinemas today, is being hailed by critics as one of the best new war films since Dunkirk and 1917. The hyperrealistic movie is co-written and directed by Ray Mendoza, a former Navy SEAL, recreating his platoon’s memories of a terrifying battle with jihadis during the Iraq War …

Movie lovers are full of praise for the sequel to a Hollywood classic, calling one scene in particular a stroke of “genius.” The Godfather II came as a follow-up to the revered cinematic feature, The Godfather, which starred Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. The latter would go on to star …

This western made its debut at the Toronto Film Festival in 2022 and has since stunned fans with Nicholas Cage’s “terrific” performance. Set in the 1870s old west, Butcher’s Crossing is adapted from the 1960 novel by John Edward Williams. The film tells a fictional story of a historical time …

There is a huge audience for both western films and thrillers individually but when the two genres come together, and direction from Quentin Tarantino is added into the mix, you know you are about to embark on what can only be described as an interesting watching experience. Not one to …