Data Reveals Best & Worst Christmas Films Ever Made
Struggling to pick a festive film? We've used Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB scores to rank the ultimate Christmas movies and the ones to avoid this holiday season.
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Hamnet: The Year's Best Performance Demands Oscar Recognition
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.
Westminster is UK's noisiest area, study finds
A new study reveals Westminster as the UK's loudest area, with high noise complaints and extreme population density driving the score. Discover the full top 10 list.
Dembélé Beats Yamal in Guardian's 2025 Footballer Poll
Ousmane Dembélé is named The Guardian's best male footballer of 2025, narrowly beating Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal by just 128 points. Explore the full results and voting breakdown.
Top 20 Video Games of 2025 Revealed
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
Paul King to Direct Live-Action Labubu Movie
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.
Actors vote overwhelmingly for AI action in UK film & TV
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.
Freshfields, Latham Lead European Legal Deal Rankings
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Latham & Watkins lead European M&A legal advisory for Q1 2024. Discover the top firms and key trends shaping the deal market.
Gay Cinema Pioneer Rosa von Praunheim Dies at 83
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.
Rob Reiner's Final Spinal Tap Film Release Delayed
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.
Dardenne Brothers' Triumph in UK's Best Films 2025
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.
Hollywood's Age-Blind Casting: A New Trend?
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.
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy Film Review
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.
Inside the real village from The Holiday film
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.
Spielberg's Alien Film Hailed as 'Return of the King'
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.
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.
Queen Elizabeth's School Tops London State School Ranking
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
Share your favourite film of 2025 with The Guardian
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
FN's 2026 Lists: New Categories and Ranking Criteria
Financial News unveils new categories and refined methodology for its 2026 rankings of UK financial services firms. Discover the upcoming changes and what they mean for the industry.
Bump: A Christmas Film Review – Festive Chaos Unleashed
The beloved Australian drama returns with a festive special. Oly and Santi take their newborn on a hellish cruise, testing family bonds. Read our full review of the BBC's heartwarming holiday chaos.
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.
Best to Worst 2025 Christmas Supermarket Adverts Ranked
Our food writer ranks the 2025 Christmas adverts from UK supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and M&S. Discover which festive campaigns stole the show and which fell flat.
London's The Ledbury Tops Harden's 2026 UK Restaurant List
Harden's Restaurant Guide reveals its 2026 rankings, with 38 London eateries in the UK's top 100. Notting Hill's The Ledbury leads the capital's charge in fourth place. Discover the full list.
All Bar One's Festive Cocktails & Food Review
We review All Bar One's festive menu in Sheffield, featuring cocktails with Mallow & Marsh and Absolut Vodka, plus burgers and small plates. Find out what's worth ordering this Christmas.
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.
London's Best Schools for 2026 Named by The Times
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has unveiled its definitive list of London's top state, private, and primary schools for 2026. Discover which institutions lead the capital's educational landscape.
Spotify Wrapped 2025: How It Works & Top Artists
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals your listening habits and the UK's top artists. Discover how your data shapes the annual music recap and see who topped the charts.
Ibrahim Mahama leads ArtReview's 2024 Power List
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama becomes the first African artist to top the ArtReview Power 100 list, marking a significant shift in the global art landscape. Discover his journey and the list's new top 10.
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.
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