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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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.
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.
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.
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.
M&S 'Second Skin' Slip Dress Gets 20% Discount
Shoppers praise the Marks and Spencer Cool Comfort slip dress for smoothing and comfort. Now £16, it's designed to prevent static and cling. Discover the reviews and alternative options.
Gremlins 2: The Feelgood Film for Chaotic Times
Discover why Joe Dante's anarchic 1990 sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, offers profound life advice and nostalgic comfort. A personal essay on finding solace in cinematic chaos.
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.
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.
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.
Poppy O'Toole's Smoked Trout Potato Gratin Recipe
Discover chef Poppy O'Toole's luxurious smoked trout and cavolo nero potato gratin plus innovative white mulled wine roast potatoes. Perfect winter comfort food recipes from her new cookbook.
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.
Winter Warming Recipes: Comforting Stews & Soups
Discover delicious winter recipes from British chefs including Georgina Hayden's braised chicory and Meera Sodha's vegan wonton soup. Perfect comfort food for cold days.
The Ice Tower: Cotillard in Death-Wish Fairytale
Marion Cotillard stars in Lucile Hadžihalilović's hypnotic new film The Ice Tower, a haunting tale of obsession and idolisation. Read our full review of this Berlin festival sensation.
Ravinder Bhogal's Winter Pie Recipes for Cold Days
Discover Ravinder Bhogal's three warming winter pie recipes, including a flu-fighting chicken pie and tropical fish pie. Perfect comfort food for chilly British weather.
Goonies 40th Anniversary: An Oregon Film Pilgrimage
Join a lifelong fan's pilgrimage to The Goonies filming locations in Oregon for the film's 40th anniversary. Discover Astoria's movie magic and plan your own trip.
3 Wishes for Christmas review: A disappointing festive film
Our review of the new British Christmas film 3 Wishes for Christmas finds it lacking in originality and charm, despite a credible lead performance. In UK cinemas from 21 November.
A Desert: High Art Horror Meets Americana Aesthetics
Joshua Erkman's feature debut A Desert blends high art with trailer trash horror in the Californian desert. This visually stunning film releases on digital platforms 24 November.
José Pizarro's comforting lamb cazuela recipe
Discover José Pizarro's family recipe for braised lamb with kale and white beans. This Spanish cazuela brings warmth to winter tables in under 4 hours. Perfect comfort food!
Zelda Live-Action Film First Photos Revealed
First official images from The Legend of Zelda live-action movie show Link and Zelda, but the hero's iconic hat is missing. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is set for a 2027 release.
Wicked's Marissa Bode on disability representation
Marissa Bode, the first disabled actor to play Nessarose in Wicked, calls for an end to 'cripping up' and better disability representation in Hollywood. Discover her journey.
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