A Canadian expat shares her strangest Christmas in a London flat, bonding with a flatmate over a jarring film and an unconventional lunch. Discover the oddities of the festive season away from home.
The first trailer for Sir Christopher Nolan's £218.6m epic 'The Odyssey' is finally online, hailed as 'Gladiator on steroids'. Fans react to the 2026 blockbuster.
Director Jessica Marsh's 'Light Needs' is a chilling sci-fi thriller exploring plant consciousness and climate grief. Read our review of this haunting cinematic experience.
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.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash dazzles visually but struggles with a 197-minute runtime and repetitive plot. Is the magic starting to fade for the Pandora saga? Read our full review.
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.
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.
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.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, ranks No. 3 in the US best movies of 2025. This cautionary fable explores fantasy and idolisation. Read our full review.
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.
Sydney Sweeney takes a job from hell in Paul Feig's outrageous thriller 'The Housemaid', co-starring Amanda Seyfried. The suspense film hits UK cinemas on 26 December. Read our review.
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.
Timothée Chalamet defies expectations in Marty Supreme, a rich 1950s character drama. Discover why this film about a Jewish ping-pong hustler is a top US movie of 2025.
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Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the 4th best film of 2025 in the UK. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.
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 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.
The spoof genre makes a comeback with Fackham Hall, a hilarious Downton Abbey parody starring Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie. Read our full review of this joke-dense period romp.
The new high-concept film 'Eternity' starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller is a smart romantic comedy that poses a profound afterlife dilemma. In UK cinemas now.
Mel Brooks' musical 'Young Frankenstein' electrifies Liverpool Playhouse. Read our full review of this monstrously funny and technically brilliant production.
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.
The box office horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is panned as an inept, poorly written follow-up with no proper ending. Our review of the 2024 release.
Noël Coward's 'Fallen Angels' receives a witty, champagne-fuelled revival at London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Read our review of the hilarious battle of wits.
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.