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.
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.
Purple Aki Products Cause Controversy After Death
Sex doll company Inferno faces backlash for launching Purple Aki merchandise following the Liverpool urban legend's death. Products include footballs and doll heads for 'revenge' purposes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Controversial Oscar Winner Green Book Streams on iPlayer
The 2018 Oscar winner for Best Picture, Green Book, is now free to stream on BBC iPlayer. Explore the film's acclaim and the criticism that made it one of the most debated winners in years.
Kentish Town's £1bn Film Quarter Plan Submitted
A planning application has been submitted for a £1 billion film and TV hub in Kentish Town, set to create studios, homes and green spaces. Discover how this London suburb could transform.
London's £1bn Film Quarter Plans Submitted
Plans for a £1 billion film-making neighbourhood in Camden have been officially submitted, featuring vertical studios, 500 homes, and education facilities. Discover how this will transform London's creative scene.
7 Best Films on UK TV This Week
Discover this week's top TV films including Train Dreams with Joel Edgerton, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and award-winning drama Amadeus. Plan your viewing now!
Everest Disaster Film Free on BBC iPlayer
The 2015 survival film Everest, depicting the tragic 1996 Mount Everest disaster that claimed eight lives, is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. Experience this gripping true story.
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