Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' delivers a stunning, visceral take on Shakespeare's domestic life, powered by a career-defining performance from Jessie Buckley. A must-see in UK cinemas from 9 January 2026.
Acclaimed director Paul King of 'Paddington' fame is set to helm a live-action 'Labubu' film. The movie, based on the global toy phenomenon, is slated for a 2027 release. Discover the details here.
Discover how Sir Tom Stoppard secretly created a 40-minute abridgement of The Merchant of Venice for schoolchildren over 20 years ago, a gift still performed today.
UK actors vote 99% to refuse digital scans over AI fears. Equity union warns of industrial action unless producers agree to stronger protections. Read the latest.
Rosa von Praunheim, the provocative German film-maker whose 1971 film sparked a 'Stonewall moment', has died aged 83, days after marrying his partner. Read about his legacy.
Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles disputes Paul Mescal's claim that Shakespeare's language is felt, not just understood. Read the full debate on acting, accessibility, and modern drama.
The release of Rob Reiner's final concert film, 'Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale', is postponed after his death. The 2026 project is on hold as the family decides the path forward.
The Dardenne brothers' 'Young Mothers' is named the UK's 3rd best film of 2025. A powerful return to form, it explores teen mums with empathy and dignity. Read the full review.
Why are films like 'Goodbye June' and 'Thanksgiving' ignoring age realism? Explore Hollywood's history of age-blind casting, from Helen Mirren to Nicole Kidman.
Review of Korean sci-fi film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy, starring Ahn Hyo-seop & K-pop's Jisoo. Life becomes a deadly game in this fantasy, released digitally from 15 December.
Residents reveal what life is truly like in Shere, Surrey, the picture-perfect village made famous by the Christmas classic The Holiday, from tourist crowds to hidden cocktail bars.
Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi film 'Disclosure Day' has fans ecstatic. The trailer hints at a global alien crisis, starring Emily Blunt and Colin Firth. In cinemas June 2026.
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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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.
The RSC launches a monumental two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga at Stratford's Swan Theatre. Discover our review of this ambitious seven-hour theatrical event.
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.
Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune's new family musical 'Pinocchio' swaps Collodi's darkness for humour and heart at Shakespeare's Globe, London, until 4 January.
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.
Margaretta D'Arcy, the politically charged playwright and activist, has died aged 91. With husband John Arden, she championed radical theatre and famously picketed the RSC. Read her remarkable story.
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The King and Queen pay tribute to playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 88. Read the heartfelt statement from Buckingham Palace and tributes from the arts world.
Buckingham Palace announces King Charles and Queen Camilla are 'deeply saddened' by the death of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, a 'dear friend' and theatrical genius. Read the moving tributes.