Avatar 3 Review: A Gigantically Uninteresting Spectacle
James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' delivers stunning visuals but remains a colossal, emotionally vacant epic. The third instalment lands in UK cinemas on 19 December.
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Share your favourite film of 2025 with The Guardian
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock exhibition in Paris
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
London Film Awards: 'One Battle After Another' Dominates
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' sweeps the London Critics' Circle Film Awards nominations with nine nods. Discover the full list of contenders and the celebration of human creativity over algorithms.
Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.
The UK citizenship test is a 'bad pub quiz'
A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
Classic 'Traumatising' Film Watership Down on Amazon Prime
The 1978 animated film Watership Down, infamous for its dark scenes, is now available to stream on BFI Player via Amazon Prime Video. Discover why this 'children's' film shocked a generation.
Stream 'This Is England' for Free on Channel 4
Shane Meadows' acclaimed British film 'This Is England', starring Stephen Graham, is available to stream for free on Channel 4. Discover the powerful story that spawned a landmark TV series.
Spielberg Classic 'Catch Me If You Can' Tops Netflix UK Charts
Steven Spielberg's acclaimed 2002 film 'Catch Me If You Can', starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is now streaming on Netflix UK and climbing the charts. Discover why fans call it a secret Christmas classic.
UK Underground Rap's Global Explosion & New British Invasion
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc
Panahi's New Film Exposes Iranian Brutality at Cannes
Jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi premieres a darkly comic critique of state violence and bribery at Cannes. His film 'It Was Just an Accident' hits UK cinemas 5 December.
Love Actually Hits Netflix for Christmas 2025
The iconic 2003 festive film 'Love Actually' is now streaming on Netflix, delighting fans who call it the ultimate Christmas romantic comedy. Discover why this star-studded classic endures.
The Lost Original Boat from The African Queen
The original boat used in the classic film 'The African Queen' was scrapped, a fate revealed in a new biography of Katharine Hepburn. Discover the story of a lost cinematic icon.
Jodie Foster calls acting 'a cruel job' she never chose
At the Marrakech film festival, Jodie Foster reflects on her child actor start, the dangers for young performers, and why she'd never choose the profession now.
The Outsiders: A Secretly Gay Film Without Gay Characters
Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 coming-of-age drama 'The Outsiders' is re-examined as a foundational queer film, exploring its homoerotic subtext and impact on gay audiences. Discover the hidden narrative.
Jacinda Ardern Documentary Shows Human Side of Leadership
A new documentary portrait of New Zealand's former PM Jacinda Ardern reveals a vulnerable, shrewd leader. The film tracks her premiership from 2017 to 2023. Read our review.
Cheat Sheet: Reeves Tax Defence, HIV Plan, Film Award Win
Get the day's top stories in 10 minutes: Starmer backs Reeves over tax claims, a £170m HIV action plan, and Pillion's film award triumph. Listen now on Spotify.
British Independent Film Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
Discover all the winners from the 2025 British Independent Film Awards ceremony in London, including Pillion's four victories and special honours for Emily Watson and Warp Films.
Independent Co-Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of The Independent newspaper and former BBFC president, has died aged 88. Discover the legacy of the media pioneer.
British national arrested in Lebanon for suspected spying
A British national was detained in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel after photographing defence ministry. Released after 12 days with UK Foreign Office support.
Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' Delivers a Knockout Blow
Sydney Sweeney shines in the boxing biopic 'Christy', proving her acting chops beyond the celebrity headlines. Discover the real story behind the film.
Clarkson's Pub Has One Exception to British Food Policy
Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog serves exclusively British produce with one exception - tonic water due to quinine. Discover his strict local sourcing rules and new British ketchup.
Sirāt: Overpraised Cannes Film Divides Audiences
Oliver Laxe's Cannes prize-winning film Sirāt, starring Sergi López, divides critics with its desert quest narrative. Is this the year's most overpraised movie? Read our review.
£750m Marlow Film Studios approved by ministers
Labour government greenlights major £750m Hollywood-style film studio in Buckinghamshire, creating 4000 jobs and signalling pro-growth planning policy shift.
London's £1bn Film Studios Plan with 500 Homes
A £1bn film and TV studio complex, the Camden Film Quarter, is planned for Kentish Town. The project promises world-class facilities and 500 affordable homes, sparking local debate.
Ian Marchant, Writer and Broadcaster, Dies Aged 67
Celebrating the life of Ian Marchant, a writer and broadcaster whose unique work explored British counterculture, railways, and nightlife. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Clarkson bans non-British cakes from his pub
Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.
Netflix adds Oscar-winning film 'The Holdovers'
Netflix has surprise-released the Oscar-winning film 'The Holdovers', a 1970s-set drama hailed as a new Christmas classic. Stream this moving story of connection now.
'Hair-Raising' Horror Good Boy Now on Amazon Prime
The 'heartbreaking' horror film Good Boy, which terrified hardened fans, is now streaming on Shudder via Amazon Prime Video. This critically acclaimed hit features a dog's perspective.
British Airways Sponsors New Olympia Events Venue
British Airways becomes naming partner for the new AEG arena and theatre at the £1.3bn Olympia regeneration. Members gain early ticket access and Avios points.
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