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Steven Spielberg considers Schindler’s List to be the best movie he’s ever made. And with a near-perfect approval rating of 98 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, that may well be true. Shot like in black-and-white and given the treatment of a documentary, the epic 1993 historical war drama — directed …

One of the most important aspects of films based on war conflict is just how much they reflect the real world. The purpose of these cinematic classics is to entertain audiences, but also to inform. Directors have the key responsibility to get the details right, and transport their audiences right …

War movies are a powerful genre that depicts the realities of warfare, often showcasing the bravery, sacrifice, and devastation experienced by soldiers and civilians alike. They use intense action sequences, emotional storytelling, and immersive cinematography to draw audiences into historical and fictional conflicts. But it’s clear that not all war …

An Oscar-winning classic is set to disappear from the BBC iPlayer in a matter of days, leaving film enthusiasts with limited time to enjoy it, reports Surrey Live. The film has amassed a global fanbase and was met with rave reviews upon its release. One viewer shared on Rotten Tomatoes: …

A classic war film has been hailed as a “genuine hidden gem” and one of the “best” of its genre. Paths of Glory (1957) is one of legendary director Stanley Kubrick’s lesser known films, and stars Hollwood icon Kirk Douglas as a French colonel in the First World War who …

Before he was a two-term Commander in Chief, President Dwight D Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe. The five-star US Army General famously planned and oversaw the D-Day landings, which took place 81 years ago today. In fact, Brendan Fraser stars as Ike in …

A fascinating war film that is captivating and full of suspense is currently showing on Netflix, but film fans only have 10 days to watch it as Netflix has warned that June 16 is the last day to catch the film on the streaming platform. Operation Mincemeat, directed by John …

Netflix has just dropped an action-packed film that’s a blend of John Wick and Rocky with its leading man being compared to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The movie, titled K.O., quietly premiered on the streaming giant today (June 6). This French production, judging by its trailer released a few weeks …

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “Whether it’s because of his acting chops or a face that saw him declared the world’s most handsome man last year, the latest odds suggest that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is primed to pick up the world’s most famous licence to kill.” The bookies have today announced …

John Wayne may not have served in World War 2, but he made up for it by starring in many patriotic films about the conflict, including one that celebrates its 70th anniversary this week. Back in 1955 he starred in The Sea Chase as German Captain Karl Ehrlich, complete with …