As far as Westerns go, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid may well be one of the most popular films of that genre. With an 89 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie has made it to many ‘best Westerns of all time’ lists. Released in September 1969, Butch Cassidy …
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In an age of blockbuster remakes and sequels, it’s always refreshing when an original concept lands on the big screen with a $100 million budget. Black Panther and Creed director Ryan Coogler has certainly earned it after his billion dollar box office reputation, as he once again teams up with …
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It’s one of the most recognisable moments in film history, but the final scene of Casablanca wasn’t quite what it looked like. Since it came out as the 1942 film’s closing sequence, the foggy goodbye between Humphrey Bogart’s Rick and Ingrid Bergman’s Ilsa has been celebrated as one of cinema’s …
Read More »Top 10 best war movies of all time ranked – Saving Private Ryan No. 5 | Films | Entertainment
Back in 1999, despite scooping up five Oscars Saving Private Ryan narrowly missed out on winning Best Picture, causing one of the biggest shocks in award show history Now the film has once again been snubbed to the top spot as Vulture ranked it only at number 5 on its …
Read More »New Disney blockbuster banned in Lebanon as star on boycott list | Films | Entertainment
Every now and then, Disney movies are banned in non-Western countries, often for depicting LGBT people in a positive light. Now, the controversial Snow White remake has joined their ranks, but for a different reason that doesn’t involve titular star Rachel Zegler. Israeli actress Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen …
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From the creative mind behind Alan Partridge, this dark comedy delves into the power dynamics of the remaining Soviet Union leaders following Stalin’s demise. The Death of Stalin, released in 2017, presents a political narrative that is as humorous as it is grim. As anticipated from Armando Iannucci, the genius …
Read More »New adaption of Stephen King’s The Running Man months away | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
An action movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was originally written by author Stephen King. The Running Man was released back in 1987 and is loosely based on the 1982 novel featuring the same name by Stephen. He released the book under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, meaning many fans were unaware that …
Read More »Pirates of the Caribbean star completely unrecognisable 22 years later | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
One Pirates of the Caribbean icon is completely unrecognisable 22 years after the first Disney film debuted. Jack Davenport starred as Royal Navy officer James Norrington in the hit films, and was known for sporting his curly white wig and smart uniform – and his relentless pursuit of Johnny Depp’s …
Read More »‘Incredible’ Netflix Western leaves fans in floods of tears | Films | Entertainment
Fans have been blown away by this fim’s unique take on the Western genre. Concrete Cowboys is based on the Black Philadelphia Cowboys during a time when redevelopment was putting their lifestyle at risk. Award-winning actor Idris Elba stars alongside Stranger Things’ Caleb McLaughlin as a father-son horse-riding duo in …
Read More »‘Greatest gangster movie ever made’ is ‘better than The Godfather’ | Films | Entertainment
Many believe The Godfather to be the best-ever gangster film — but there’s one that’s ‘even better’ (Image: Getty) If you asked 100 people what the best gangster film of all time is, there’s a strong chance that at least half of them would answer with The Godfather, before then …
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