Ezra Miller charged with felony burglary in Vermont
The Flash actor’s legal troubles are getting out of control as he’s charged with a felony burglary in Vermont.
Film
Maisie review | The glamorous life of Maisie Trollette
★★★☆☆
Lee Cooper looks at the life of David Raven, aka Maisie Trollette, the UK’s oldest performing drag artiste in his documentary Maisie.
Prey Director Dan Trachtenberg: ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if we changed the Predator?’
Audiences are treated to a completely different, unique take on The Predator in Prey and we chat to director Dan Trachtenberg all about it.
Prey review | The best Predator film yet?
★★★★☆
Dan Trachtenberg tries to do the impossible with Prey: make the Predator relevant again. Trachtenberg has crafted an immensely thrilling film.
Bullet Train review | Brad Pitt excels in uneven action flick
★★★☆☆
Brad Pitt delivers one of his funniest performances in a while in David Leitch’s action film set on a moving train.
From Predator to Prey | Will the prequel revive a limping franchise?
Equal parts popcorn flick, meme machine and Vietnam allegory, 1987's Predator remains the apex of ’80s action.
Ana de Armas transforms into Marilyn Monroe in the full trailer for Blonde
Andrew Dominik's Blonde will explore the tragic, tumultuous life of Norma Jeane Mortenson and her stage persona Marilyn Monroe.
August Blockbuster Cinema Guide
After a relatively quiet July, August is ramping up to be a pretty big month for films, from Jordan Peele’s newest to Idris Elba battling a lion.
August Indie Cinema Guide
While Brad Pitt and Jordan Peele dominate the mainstream cinema market, August is full of smaller indie gems and we’ve got them all lined up here for your convenience.
Venice Film Festival lineup announced
The Venice Film Festival is set to host a variety of Hollywood royalty as they all return to the iconic Lido to present their newest films.
Robust review | Familiar odd-couple tale with problematic lead actor
★★★☆☆
Constance Meyer’s charming, but much too familiar film about an ageing film star and an aspiring wrestler is an uncomfortable watch.
She Will review | A timely and empowering horror film
★★★★☆ She Will is the feature film debut of director Charlotte Colbert and as such, it’s remarkably confident and assured.
Where The Crawdads Sing review | A painfully dull book adaptation
★★☆☆☆ Daisy Edgar-Jones plays her usual type in Olivia Newman’s adaptation of Delia Owens’ best-selling 2018 novel.
Showcase Cinemas offering free cinema tickets to people with red hair
Temperatures are expected to hit 40 degrees Celsius on Monday and Tuesday, so why not cool down in a cinema if you’re a redhead?
Don’t Make Me Go review | Deeply forgettable despite great performances
★★★☆☆
John Cho and Mia Isaac star as a father and daughter on a road trip in Hannah Marks’ sentimental and mildly effective family drama.
The Good Boss review | Deliciously wicked performance from Javier Bardem
★★★☆☆
The Good Boss never fully utilises its premise, but it does feature one of Javier Bardem’s most relaxed and fun performances.
Donna review | Sweet and tender documentary lacks edge
★★★☆☆
Jay Bedwani’s documentary about trans activist Donna Personna feels intimate and honest, but it’s never as fun or loose as its subject.
Amy Winehouse biopic moves ahead with new director
Sam Taylor-Johnson has stepped in to helm Back To Black, a biopic of singer Amy Winehouse’s life and death.
James Caan has passed away at 82
Acclaimed actor James Caan, who passed away on July 6, was known for his roles in The Godfather, Misery and Elf.
Jim Archer, David Earl and Chris Hayward on Brian and Charles: ‘Was there really a life for a film like this?’
Brian and Charles arrives on the big screen this week and we chat to the people behind this award-winning comedy.
British Independent Film Awards announce gender-neutral performance categories
The organisation joins the BRITs and Berlin Film Festival in awarding performances rather than having gendered acting categories.
July Indie Cinema Guide
If the God of Thunder is invoking only frustrated groans, we’ve got you covered still. Here’s the best of indie cinema in the month of July.
July Blockbuster Cinema Guide
What could be better than grabbing a bucket of popcorn and sitting down in a cinema? Here's our guide to the best blockbusters out in July.
Nitram review | Impressive but unpleasant by design
★★★★☆
Justin Kurzel’s Nitram gets under your skin and eats you alive from the inside and we’re not sure that’s a bad thing in this case.
Screen International announces this year’s Stars Of Tomorrow
Stars of Tomorrow is Screen International’s prestigious, annual celebration of young UK and Irish talent. Here's who made the cut in 2022.
Simon Hickson and Jim Sturgess talk movies and more at Movie Geek Live
Hickson and Sturgess shared the stage with one Mr. Simon Brew in the first ever London Movie Geek Live event.
The Black Phone review | More effective as a thriller than a horror
★★★☆☆
Scott Derrickson returns to his horror roots with The Black Phone, a new, original horror-thriller starring Ethan Hawke.
Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested for sexual assault
The Crash director and Bond writer is accused of forcing a young woman to have sex with him who then needed medical attention.
François Ozon on Everything Went Fine: ‘I ask myself questions and I want to ask you questions, too’
French director François Ozon tells us about the making of his new drama Everything Went Fine, starring Sophie Marceau.
England Dreaming | The films that captured the true spirit of Punk
Before the subculture's 21st century commodification, punk inspired many other art forms, not least film. From Derek Jarman to Julien Temple, punk lived authentically on screen as well as the stage.
