Movies

Cameron Diaz decision to walk away from Hollywood in 2018 when she was one of the highest-paid stars in movies was met with some surprise. While she was no Meryl Streep, and was probably never going to trouble the Oscars shortlist (although she did have Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations …

A new Netflix film featuring a major Hollywood star’s first appearance in over ten years disappointingly fails to meet expectations. The action-filled comedy teams up the renowned actress with another top-tier actor, but the result has been met with lukewarm reviews since its release on the streaming platform this Friday …

David Lynch, the acclaimed surrealist film director, sadly died aged 78 on Wednesday, leaving behind half a century of incredible work. His most famous and celebrated movie of all has to be 2001’s Mulholland Drive. Oscar-nominated for his direction, the neo-noir mystery arthouse film stars Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts, Laura …

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 …