Category: Film

Paddy Higson has died following a cancer diagnosis (Picture: Scott Garfitt/BAFTA/REX/Shutters) Paddy Higson, who many consider to be the ‘mother of Scottish film,’ has died at the age of 83 following a cancer diagnosis. She was known for her trailblazing work in Scottish cinema, mainly as a producer and editor, and worked on countless films throughout her long career. She’s well known for her influential work with the director Bill Forsyth, with whom she made the 1981 cult classic Gregory’s … Continue reading “Cinema icon Paddy Higson known as ‘mother of Scottish film’ dies aged 83”

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The new number one film on Amazon Prime Video has debuted to decidedly mixed reactions (Picture: Ilze Kitshoff/Prime) A new action film has soared to the top of the Amazon Prime Video charts despite being branded ‘bargain bin’ quality by those who have watched it. After its release on Thursday, G20 – starring Viola Davis – has gone straight to the number one spot on the UK Prime Video charts for movies as the platform pushes its new title. In … Continue reading “Amazon Prime Video viewers savagely brand new number one film ‘bargain bin’”

40 years later, the cast of The Breakfast Club have reunited (Picture: Universal/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock) It’s been 40 years since The Breakfast Club first came together, and if that makes you feel old, you’re not alone. But while the years have come and gone, one thing is for sure: as the stars of the 80s classic film reunited at Chicago’s Comic & Entertainment Expo on Saturday, it revealed they have aged like fine wine. Taking to the stage as if no time has … Continue reading “Iconic 80s movie cast reunite on 40th anniversary and have aged like fine wine”

A Minecraft Movie has triggered a chaotic phenomenon among cinemagoers (Picture: AP) The director of A Minecraft Movie has been criticised by fans for seemingly encouraging the absolute chaos cinemas are facing during screenings. Jared Hess shared his surprising take on the madness unfolding in cinema screenings of his latest film, where audience participation and reactions have been pushed to the extreme. A number of cinemas have issued statements slamming audiences of A Minecraft Movie for ‘erupting into sheer pandemonium’ during the … Continue reading “A Minecraft Movie’s director under fire for reaction to film’s ‘childish’ cinema frenzy”

Ralph Fiennes has chiseled away at his body to star in The Return (Picture: AP) Conclave star Ralph Fiennes has wowed fans after showing off his muscular new look in a series of topless gym photos. The actor, 62, is best known for playing no-nosed villain Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter franchise, and his more serious work on The Menu and Schindler’s List. However, Ralph has undergone quite the physical transformation for his new film The Return – in … Continue reading “Ralph Fiennes stuns fans with ‘phenomenal’ body transformation in topless gym photos”

One of Amazon Prime Video’s most popular films this year has been described as a cross between The Last of Us and the Alien franchise (Picture: Vertical/Prime Video) Amazon Prime Video viewers have the opportunity to watch an action thriller that’s been dubbed ‘The Last of Us meets A Quiet Place with a sprinkle of Alien’ by fans already clamouring for a sequel. Several also praised the film as ‘an edge of your seat thrilling adventure’ thanks to its set-up, … Continue reading “The Last of Us fans need to check out this ‘thrilling’ Amazon Prime sci-fi”

Pride and Prejudice is getting yet another reboot (Picture: Working Title/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock) I hate to say it but not even Olivia Colman can tempt me to feel excited about another rehash of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. We already have two beloved adaptations, so I can’t think of anything more dull than another basic remake — no matter how many Oscar winners Netflix casts. However, if this six-part series must go ahead, there is one adaptation that I am begging Dolly … Continue reading “I’ll only watch another Pride and Prejudice remake on one condition”

Director Ted Kotcheff has died at age 95 (Picture: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) Ted Kotcheff, director of First Blood and Weekend at Bernie’s, has sadly died at the age of 94. TMZ confirmed that the filmmaker died peacefully Friday night at Hospital Joya in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico. It was reported that he was surrounded by his family when he died, and his cause of death was not disclosed. The director was best known for his hit films in the 80s, in … Continue reading “Rambo First Blood and Weekend at Bernie’s director Ted Kotcheff dies aged 94”

Kylie Jenner reportedly doesn’t want her actor boyfriend in any more sex scenes (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk) Kylie Jenner apparently doesn’t want her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet acting in sex scenes – and I think she’s right. While I don’t condone one partner telling another what to do with their career, I do support her plea for no more sex scenes.  Because, in my opinion, them being so commonplace is boring, problematic, and often adds very little to a film or TV show.  … Continue reading “Kylie Jenner is right to ‘ban’ Timothee Chalamet from sex scenes”