There’s an “incredible” World War 2 film streaming free on BBC iPlayer, and fans have called it a “hidden gem”. Starring 30 Rock icon Chloe Grace Moretz, the film centres around pilot officer Maude Garrett, who embarks on a top secret mission at the height of the Allied battles with …
Read More »‘I’ve watched hundreds of TV series – these top 5 were cancelled too soon’ | Films | Entertainment
Many of us will agree that there is nothing better than finding a new series to binge. But occasionally, heartbreak strikes when your new favourite programme doesn’t get renewed for one reason or another. Sometimes TV series are not met with instant acclaim and it can take a little bit …
Read More »The little-known ‘masterpiece’ war movie with a perfect 100% on Rotten | Films | Entertainment
In the crowded canon of war cinema, few films manage to feel both understated and monumental. But Robert Bresson’s 1956 French classic A Man Escaped achieves just that – a gripping true story of resistance and survival made with precision that has earned it an unblemished 100% rating on Rotten …
Read More »The ‘terrific’ thriller with a near-perfect 97% score on Rotten Tomato | Films | Entertainment
A 2021 thriller with a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes has been described as “terrific” and is available to watch on Netflix. Pig is an American drama film written and directed by Michael Sarnoski based on a story by Vanessa Block and Sarnoski. The film’s synopsis reads: “A truffle hunter …
Read More »Top 10 best TV series about war ranked – number one is 26-part WW2 epi | Films | Entertainment
If you are into historical drama, you are likely all over this genre of war documentaries, films and television shows. These TV series show the harsh realities of warfare and allow first hand experiences to be broadcast and shared with the wider world. They help us to understand the past …
Read More »Michael Caine hated making one film – ‘It wasn’t a dream experience’ | Films | Entertainment
Throughout the years, Michael Caine has appeared in over 160 roles across film, television, and stage – many of which he remains proud of, and many that have gone on to earn critical acclaim and awards. From The Ipcress File and The Man Who Would Be King to The Cider …
Read More »The ‘ultimate’ British rom-com starring two Hollywood stars is leaving Netflix in days | Films | Entertainment
Fans have billed this classic British film as the “ultimate rom-com” and it is leaving Netflix soon. Notting Hill will leave the streaming platform on July 5. The film follows a romance between a British bookshop keeper and a famous American actress who happens to walk into his shop in …
Read More »I watched Matilda for first time in years – Miss Trunchbull was right | Films | Entertainment
The 90s was an excellent time for films, and one of the most iconic releases that’s still so much fun to watch today is Matilda. Released in 1996 and starring a young Mara Wilson, it’s based on the bestselling novel by Roald Dahl and follows the story of a remarkably …
Read More »The ‘second best’ war movie of all time is on Amazon and Apple TV | Films | Entertainment
The second “best war movie of all time” is streaming on both Apple TV and Amazon Prime right now. A Man Escaped, originally released in 1957, is a war action film based on the writings of French Resistance fighter and POW André Devigny. The film’s synopsis reads: “Fontaine (François Leterrier) …
Read More »The popular crime thriller that ended 5 years ago that could make a Netflix return | Films | Entertainment
This psychological thriller series may have ended more than five years ago, but it has garnered a huge following since and now there are hopes it could return. Popular series Mindhunter was first released in 2017 and ended after just two seasons, with fans being left disappointed. Now, in an …
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