Author Colleen Hoover has been on a roll with best-selling novels being adapted into film. Colleen’s books have redefined the contemporary romance genre, not being afraid to blend in traditional love stories with intense, often dark, real-life issues such as domestic abuse, trauma and mental health that many can relate to. It Ends With Us and
Anemone is an original story written by Daniel Day-Lewis and his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis makes his big return to the big screen since his retirement from acting in 2017, and Ronan Day-Lewis makes his directorial debut. Anemone is now showing in cinemas worldwide. Jem Stoker, a retired veteran,
All the way back in 1818, legendary author Mary Shelley published her debut novel, Frankenstein, which began the legend of Frankenstein’s monster and has been adapted into various films, stage plays and other media for more than 200 years. Award-winning actress turned director, Maggie Gyllenhaal, has written her own take on the
“To be, or not to be, that is the question”, and this romantic Shakespearean film by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao was definitely meant to be. Based on the 2020 Maggie O’Farrell novel of the same name, Hamnet follows the reimagining of William Shakespeare’s marriage with his wife, Agnes, as
In 2001, Bridget Jones made her big screen debut in ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’, based on the 1996 novel of the same name by award-winning author, Helen Fielding. Renée Zellweger has portrayed Bridget Jones since the original film, making the character one of her most iconic roles. The film series is
Written and directed by Brady Corbet, The Brutalist is an original story about László Tóth, an immigrant from Hungary chasing the American Dream. Starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce, this three-and-a-half-hour epic period drama film is now showing in cinemas worldwide. As a well-accomplished architect and Holocaust survivor,
Written and directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson, Rumours is a black comedy horror satire film starring Cate Blanchett, Charles Dance, Roy Dupuis, Alicia Vikander, and more international stars. World leaders meet at the G7 held in Germany and while having lunch together at a newly built
In 1922, the German silent film, ‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’ was released and terrified audiences worldwide. It was the first vampire film ever made and was based on the 1879 novel, ‘Dracula’ by legendary author, Bram Stoker. In the film version, the main antagonist was named Count Orlok instead
Coming-of-age and romantic comedy films are hard to make original these days, but My Old Ass aims to create a fresh new take on the genres. Directed and written by Megan Park and starring Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, and Percy Hynes White, My Old Ass is an original coming-of-age story
I have fond memories of the Fallout games. More often than not, I would wipe a tear away or full-on cry as I got obliterated by a Deathclaw over and over again, and I’d have to rage quit, or I would gleefully squeal if I vapourised a raider with my
There are movies in this world that deal with topics and themes that will make people uncomfortable and that’s the whole point. The viewer is meant to feel what the characters feel, and really take stock in a situation, asking themselves how they would react if they were in place
At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, the American rowing team competed in the gold medal race. They were made up of junior athletes from the University of Washington, coached by Al Ulbrickson Sr., who made the controversial decision to select them over more experienced teams to represent the United
Directed and produced by Emerald Fennell, Saltburn is a black comedy, drama, and psychological thriller film. It stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, Paul Rhys, and more. Barry Keoghan portrays Oliver Quick, an Oxford University student who does really well in class
The notion of telling the story of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the Atom bomb, in a compelling and equally sombre film would scare away some of the most brilliant minds in Hollywood. Christopher Nolan, however, is widely praised for his achievements in bringing together cinematic brilliance and
Since 1959, the Barbie brand has been the pioneer in dolls, doll fashion, accessories, playsets, and more. Created by the late Ruth Handler during her time as president for Mattel, she named the now famous doll after her daughter, Barbara, and later, the male doll after her son, Ken. For
Since 1984, Nike’s Air Jordans has been the leading basketball shoe brand, with its maximum comfort improving performance on the court, and its unique design with a very recognisable logo, all based around NBA legend and Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan. Nike wasn’t always the giant sporting brand we know
To capture the audience’s attention, you need a hook. Usually, “Based on a true story” is enough to gain interest, but when the true story is so affecting and culturally significant that it changes the course of history for an entire country, that should be a flashing billboard to see
Feel-good stories and sports often go hand in hand when it comes to filmmaking, and ‘Champions’ follows this formula with a comedic spin. Woody Harrelson stars as Marcus, a disgraced basketball coach that is going to need to sharpen his people skills to connect with his new team. Based on
Michael B. Jordan has been nothing short of a phenomenon in his acting career and has done the seemingly insurmountable job of taking over where the Rocky Balboa stories have left off. This time though, he will be responsible for what happens in front and behind the camera as he
Women Talking is an American drama film directed by Sarah Polley, and it’s based on the bestselling and award-winning novel of the same name, written by Miriam Toews. The film adaptation features an ensemble cast including Rooney Mara as Ona, Claire Foy as Salome, Jessie Buckley as Mariche, Judith Ivey
Channing Tatum returns to one of his most iconic roles as Mike Lane in the third installment of the Magic Mike films, Magic Mike’s Last Dance. With Steven Soderbergh back in the director’s chair from the original film, it also stars Salma Hayek, Ayub Khan Din, and plenty of dancers
Based on the critically acclaimed memoir book, Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies, written by Michael Ausiello, Spoiler Alert is a biographical romantic-comedy-drama film adaptation, telling the real-life story of Michael Ausiello, and his partner, Kit Cowan. The film stars the multi-award-winning Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge, and was directed by
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, ‘Bones and All’ is a 2022 romantic horror film, based on the 2015 novel of the same written by Camille DeAngelis. The Warner Bros. film has already earned itself a few accolades from film festivals and awards shows, with a few more yet to be determined
The 2019 book She said, which was written by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, has been brought to the silver screen for a dramatic telling of their story, in conjunction with Universal Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, and Annapurna Pictures, is based on the true events of these two well-established journalists
Written and directed by James Gray, and in conjunction with Universal Pictures, Armageddon Time follows the journey of Paul Graff and his family as they chase the American dream. Set in New York City in 1980, the prejudice and troubling behaviours of generations that came before are slowly fading, but
Lesley Manville stars as the title character of Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, the latest adaptation based on the popular 1958 novel, Mrs. Arris Goes to Paris, written by Paul Gallico. Set in 1957, Ada Harris works hard as a cleaner in London for two different clients. Despite living a
From the moment Elvis first stepped on the scene, a change was set in motion that can still be felt to this day. One man transcended what it meant to be a superstar and became an icon, a king, and a symbol to rally behind. It’s still wild to comprehend
It appears that just when we think Downton has graced the screen one last time, we are cordially invited in once again. Following on from the success of the 2019 film adaptation, Downton Abbey, which followed on from the award-winning TV series of the same name, Downtown Abbey: A New
Jennifer Lopez, has been an icon in Hollywood for as long as I can remember and has garnered success in both the music and movie industries. Her success in both categories made her a perfect candidate for Universal’s up and coming, romantic comedy, ‘Marry Me’, as a top-tier pop star
The Troubles. Such a simple description of events in Northern Ireland that shook the nation to its core. Kenneth Branagh, born In Belfast right before ‘The Troubles’ began, experienced life devolving into chaos in a once close-knit community from the innocent eyes of a child. As the writer and director
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