The world of cinema mourns the loss of Béla Tarr, the revered Hungarian director known for his poetic, slow-burn masterpieces like 'Sátántangó'. Explore his profound legacy and fierce artistic vision.
Critics are raving about 'Primate', a violent horror film about a rabid pet chimp. Directed by Johannes Roberts, it releases in UK cinemas on January 30. Read the early reviews.
Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet', starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, reimagines Shakespeare's domestic tragedy. A visceral, moving film in UK cinemas now.
Johannes Roberts's brutal creature feature 'Primate' delivers slick, gory fun. A pet chimp with rabies terrorises a family in this unpretentious horror, in cinemas 9 January.
The UK premiere of comedy drama 'Is This Thing On?', starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, hits London's Leicester Square this month. Get all the details on the red carpet event.
Despite being the bookies' favourite for the 2026 Best Actress Oscar, Jessie Buckley reveals major studios didn't want her for a new £50m film. Discover the industry resistance she faced.
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao questions Hollywood's inclusivity as a new report finds only nine women directed 2025's top 100 US films. Discover her insights and the industry's gender diversity crisis.
From 'Wuthering Heights' to 'Dune: Part Three', discover the gripping books you need to read in 2026 before they become major movie blockbusters. Start your reading list now!
A powerful new film dramatising the final hours of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, backed by Brad Pitt, opens in UK cinemas this month. Experience the story that shocked the world.
Daisy Ridley stars in a contemplative zombie film, We Bury the Dead, focusing on grief over gore. A solid twist on the undead genre, out now in the UK. Read our review.
Your weekly guide to unmissable TV films. Russell Crowe and Rami Malek captivate in historical drama Nuremberg, while Marisa Abela stars in the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black. Plus, five more picks.
Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.
The true story of a homeless boy turned boxing coach, Tobias Mupfuti, inspired 'Rise', the first Zimbabwean film to qualify for Oscar consideration. Discover the powerful journey from Victoria Falls to Tribeca.
A new Israeli-Belarusian Holocaust film, 'Stork of Hope', is released digitally on 5 January. Critics label it cliché-ridden and an act of nationalist self-soothing. Read our full review.
Los Angeles's film industry faces a crisis after strikes, tech shifts, and runaway production. Can new incentives and adaptation secure its future? Explore the data and insider views.
The Jonas Brothers' new festive film, 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie', is now streaming on Disney+. With an 85% critics score, it's a feel-good holiday watch full of music and comedy.
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.
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.
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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