A Better Tomorrow review: John Woo's crime classic still fierce
John Woo's 1986 thriller 'A Better Tomorrow' blends spectacular shootouts, unapologetic melodrama, and broad comedy in a tale of vengeance and loyalty, now in UK cinemas from June 26.
John Woo's 1986 thriller 'A Better Tomorrow' blends spectacular shootouts, unapologetic melodrama, and broad comedy in a tale of vengeance and loyalty, now in UK cinemas from June 26.
A new film studio farm near Perth aims to boost Western Australia's film industry by attracting major Hollywood productions with tax incentives and unique backlot landscapes.
The first trailer for Georgia Oakley's Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay, promises a saucy, award-season-worthy period drama, arriving in UK cinemas September 25.
Jenny Thomas, Strictly's salsa and Charleston choreographer, appears on EastEnders as dance instructor Fabia, ahead of La Voix's guest role.
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RecommendedMilly Alcock dazzles as Supergirl, but the film suffers from ugly cinematography, a weak villain, and a baffling child sex trafficking plot point that undermines its fun tone.
Mads Mikkelsen plays a delusional John Lennon in Anders Thomas Jensen's black comedy, but the film wastes its premise on humourless violence.
Based loosely on a true story, Callum Burn's first world war drama Landship is set almost entirely inside a tank, making it hard to distinguish characters amid the gloom.
The film adaptation of Mark Lowery's '500 Miles' is a heartfelt journey that captures the novel's emotional depth and adventure.
The Guardian's picks for the best TV of 2026 so far include standout series like 'Sheer Genius', 'The Last of Us', and 'Succession' spin-offs.
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RecommendedBenedict Cumberbatch stars in a new climate crisis film, 'How to Live on Earth,' which premiered at the London Film Festival. The movie explores personal and planetary survival.
AI-generated Michael Caine voice narrates Homer's Odyssey for audiobook, sparking debate on AI in entertainment and voice actor rights.
Stan Australia's new drama 'The Killings at Parrish Station' blends rural noir and psychological depth in a must-watch mystery series.
Flashdance, the 1983 hit starring Jennifer Beals, is now streaming on Netflix. Fans call it a 'milestone movie' and a 'heartwarming classic' despite mixed reviews.
Romeo Beckham, 23, will star in 'Forty Love,' a sensual gay tennis romance set on the French Riviera, hitting French theaters November 25, 2026.
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RecommendedShadows of Willow Cabin delivers a haunting story of isolation and redemption, with standout performances and atmospheric direction.
Bridesmaids has been voted the most feelgood movie ever in a UK poll of 2,000 adults, beating The Princess Bride and Mamma Mia!
Alan Berliner's new film 'Benita' reworks footage from his late wife's unfinished project into a poignant, deeply personal tribute. The documentary premieres at the Sheffield Doc/Fest.
New films 'Saccharine' and 'Maddie's Secret' explore disordered eating through horror and comedy, highlighting modern triggers like viral challenges and weight-loss drugs.
Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue were spotted filming in Porthcawl, Wales, for a new film by British director Jamie Adams, featuring a wake scene at the Saltwater Inn.
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RecommendedDavid Alden’s new production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare at the Grange Festival reimagines the opera with a dark, psychological edge, starring Anthony Roth Costanzo as Cesare.
Netflix's Voicemails for Isabelle, starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, earns 85% critics and 92% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes, with fans declaring the rom-com genre 'so back'.
Flashdance, the 1983 hit starring Jennifer Beals, is now streaming on Netflix. Fans call it an underrated classic that earned its place in history, despite initial critical dismissal.
Julian Schnabel's black comedy mixes Renaissance scholarship and organized crime, with Gerard Butler's jaw-dropping performance and cameos from Scorsese and Pacino.
Il Cinema Ritrovato, a 40-year-old festival of restored and forgotten films in Bologna, draws record crowds, including younger audiences, with classics and rediscovered gems.
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RecommendedThe Refugee Week film festival showcases documentaries and dramas that vividly portray the migrant experience, from Lebanon's refugee camps to UK immigration detention centers.
John Caird and Laurence Cummings reunite for Monteverdi's Il Ritorno d'Ulisse at Garsington Opera, delivering polished baroque music theatre with festive inclusivity and opulent design.
Toy Story 5 impresses with smart storytelling, emotional depth, and nostalgia. The film tackles technology's impact on toys while delivering heartfelt moments.
Antonio Mercero's La Cabina is a surreal 35-minute nightmare, while Narciso Ibáñez Serrador's El Televisor satirizes TV obsession in Franco's Spain.
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RecommendedHayley Kiyoko's directorial debut 'Girls Like Girls' offers a predictable sapphic teen romance with heavy-handed nostalgia and weak storytelling.