Movies

The top 25 historical movies can now be revealed after a shortlist was created … by some of UK’s top historians. From Mel Gibson’s ‘Braveheart’ to Tom Hanks’s tale of WWII gallantry ‘Saving Private Ryan’, 22 of the UK’s leading history experts their 100-strong shortlist. Then HistoryExtra.com readers voted for …

For those who are fans of gripping courtroom dramas and shocking plot twists, Witness for the Prosecution is one to watch. Despite its strong reputation among classic film buffs, this 1957 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s acclaimed play has remained under the radar for many modern audiences. With a 100 percent …

FBI Agent Cooper is back with Twin Peaks The Return The directorial maestro David Lynch has sadly died, leaving the film world in mourning just shy of his 79th birthday. Much-loved for his groundbreaking work on the cult phenomenon Twin Peaks and movies including Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, Lynch’s …

Stephen King has taken to social media to voice his opposition against the Oscars proceeding. The bestselling author, 77, has called for the annual ceremony to be cancelled whilst the wildfires continue to rage in California.  Known for his horror classics such as The Shining, Stephen has confirmed that he …

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2, and in the decades since, there have been countless films based on the conflict across every conceivable angle. We’ve all heard of the Oscar-winning greats from Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan and Schindler’s List to The Great …

Nominated for six BAFTAs this morning, the long-awaited biopic of Bob Dylan biopic finally lands in UK cinemas this weekend. Approved by the Bard himself, A Complete Unknown is a film of two halves: his rise to stardom in 1961 as a folk singer whose poetic lyrics caught the American …

Legendary actor Al Pacino was left so “horrified” by a nickname given to him on the set of a film that it saw him (very briefly) adopt a vegan lifestyle. The Hollywood icon, famed for his roles in cinematic masterpieces like The Godfather trilogy, Dog Day Afternoon, and Any Given …

“In the 12 years we’ve had this market open, over 30 different actors have been the betting favourite to replace Daniel Craig.” He continued: “So far this year, it seems we have four leading candidates: Josh O’Connor, James Norton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Theo James. However, it is Norton who’s seen …

A new World War 2 film called Vermiglio, which won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, is arriving in UK cinemas this weekend. Not only that, but the critically acclaimed drama is Italy’s official selection for Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Oscars. …

The new sports biopic dubbed as one of the most ‘inspiring’ films of recent times is now available for streaming from the comfort of your home. Featuring performances by Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez, the film delves into the life of an American wrestler who achieved greatness despite being born …