6 h. ago Saw fans urged to watch free crime thriller dubbed 'top 10 film of all time'

The crime thriller has been labelled a 'masterpiece' by fans who believe it went ignored when first released

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35 h. ago ‘I’ve had all the luck you can get’: Michael Caine retires for the fourth time

The 92-year-old actor made the announcement again as he received an award at the Red Sea international film festival in Saudi ArabiaMichael Caine has offered an update on his possible retirement from acting at the Red Sea international film festival in Saudi Arabia, appearing to call time on his career for the fourth time.Taking to the stage to accept a lifetime achievement award, the actor said: “I kept going until I was 90, which was two years ago, and I thought to myself I’m not going to do anything else because I’ve had all the luck you can get.” Continue reading...

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60 h. ago 'Heartbreaking' Christmas film that leaves fans 'in tears every time' is streaming

A fan-favourite Christmas film that has fans "bawling" is ready to watch on Netflix.

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3 d. ago ‘It was legs out all the time!’ June Squibb on starring in Scarlett Johansson’s directing debut – and Broadway’s original Gypsy

She brought the house down as a stripper in Gypsy, going on to star in films with Al Pacino and Jack Nicholson. Now, at 96, she’s stealing the show in Eleanor the Great. What’s her secret? ‘Be a looker-ahead’It is surely a comfort to anyone still awaiting mega-success to know that June Squibb was in her mid-80s before she hit the big time. Her role as a foul-mouthed matriarch in the 2013 film Nebraska brought her an Oscar nomination, and she had her first leading role in last year’s action comedy, Thelma. Now she’s playing the lead again, in the new film Eleanor the Great and she’s currently in rehearsals for a show on Broadway. Is Squibb, who has just turned 96, sick of talking about her late-peaking success? “I think people are interested, so no, it’s not a bad thing,” she says. “But it is funny, because when I first came to New York – it was the 50s – I did The Boy Friend, a musical, and I was a big hit.” But it was theatre, she concedes. “The film thing is so different.”In Elean...

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3 d. ago Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas film and it's about time everyone accepted it

The annual debate about Bruce Willis's action classic continues but for Jess Flaherty, the evidence is clear - from a Christmas Eve setting at a festive party, here's the case for Die Hard as a Christmas film

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3 d. ago Jafar Panahi is Iran’s most important filmmaker. He was sentenced to jail after this interview

The award-winning director has endured imprisonment and censorship by his country’s leaders, who insist his movies are ‘anti-government propaganda’. Days before he was sentenced to further jail time, he spoke to Adam White about his new film ‘It Was Just an Accident’, and why making art always trumps dire consequences

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3 d. ago Mr Men Little Miss feature film in the works from Paddington producers

David Heyman has joined the French media company StudioCanal with plans to bring one of the bestselling children’s book series of all time to the screenThe film-makers behind the successful Paddington series are to embark on a feature film adaptation of another British family favourite, the Mr Men and Little Miss series of illustrated children’s books.David Heyman, whose Heyday Films produced Paddington and Paddington 2 as well as the Harry Potter series, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and White Noise, is to join with the UK arm of French media company StudioCanal to make the film. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Mr Men and Little Miss feature film in the works from Paddington producers

David Heyman has joined the French media company StudioCanal with plans to bring one of the bestselling children’s book series of all time to the screenThe film-makers behind the successful Paddington series are to embark on a feature film adaptation of another British family favourite, the Mr Men and Little Miss series of illustrated children’s books.David Heyman, whose Heyday Films produced Paddington and Paddington 2 as well as the Harry Potter series, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and White Noise, is to join with the UK arm of French media company StudioCanal to make the film. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'Phenomenal' period drama with tragic Brit star on Film 4 tonight

The film which lasts for almost two hours won three Oscars, but it's stood the test of time with many film fans giving it five stars for the storyline and star-studded cast

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6 d. ago Netflix film with Tom Hardy is 'best thing you will watch in 2025'

Viewers have described the film as "the best action movie of all time"

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9 d. ago 'Heartbreaking' film that makes fans 'cry every time' on BBC tonight

Tear-jerking musical comedy stars an iconic, award-winning actress who sings the iconic soundtrack

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1 week ago Second World War film hailed 'better than Hollywood' now streaming

The critically acclaimed film was the most expensive Finnish motion picture at the time of its release

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1 week ago 'All time classic' horror film with almost perfect rating on BBC tonight

Film that struck fear into cinemagoers still manages to ‘instill genuine terror’ half a century on and is considered the first ever summer blockbuster for good reason

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1 week ago ‘Extra challenging during a difficult time’: Robert Redford’s daughter criticises AI tributes to the late actor

Amy Redford thanks fans for ‘love and support’ but takes issue with ‘AI versions of funerals, tributes and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications’Robert Redford’s daughter Amy Redford has criticised the proliferation of artificial intelligence tributes to her father, who died in September, calling them “fabrications”.Redford posted a statement on social media in which she thanked fans for their “overwhelming love and support”, adding: “It’s clear that he meant so much to so many, and I know that my family is humbled by the outpouring of stories and tributes from all corners of the globe.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ariana Grande shares emotional farewell letter to Wicked fans after record

Ariana Grande has released an emotional open letter to Wicked fans reflecting on her time as Glinda following the film's record-breaking premiere.

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2 w. ago Liars by Sarah Manguso audiobook review – livid tale of marriage gone awry

Rebecca Lowman narrates a superb, claustrophobia-inducing plunge into a relationship descending from bad to worseHalfway through Liars, the story of a new relationship that becomes a marriage, our protagonist, Jane, is asked by a neighbour: “Why are you with him?” It’s a question that has been on the listener’s mind for some time.Jane’s partner, John, lies about his feelings, his financial status, where he is going and where he has been. He is chaotic, lazy, resentful, entitled and given to getting drunk and spending money he hasn’t got. At the start of their marriage, Jane’s career as a writer and academic is on the up, while John – a visual artist and aspiring film-maker – has hit a professional wall. Time and time again, he insists they move cities for better work opportunities, which soon puts a spanner in his wife’s working life. It comes as no surprise that, after their son is born, Jane is left to do the parenting while her husband absents himself from his responsibilities.Av...

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2 w. ago New film shows why skiing in Scotland is (still) Worth It Every Time

The number of good snow days seems to be in decline each year, but Scotland’s diehard skiers and snowboarders aren’t about to give up any time soon, writes Roger Cox

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2 w. ago Liam Neeson's iconic role in action film airs on ITV tonight

The thriller, starring Liam Neeson, was a huge success when it hit cinemas for the first time in 2008, launching an entire franchise that film fans still love to watch

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2 w. ago Zelda legend breaks silence on movie with first look at Link

The Legend of Zelda movie has been in the works for some time, and Nintendo has now shared the first look at the film's lead character

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2 w. ago Layer Cake: The exact time you can watch classic Daniel Craig gangster film on TV this week

The stylish British crime thriller is back on the box this week 📺

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