Few questions spark as much disagreement among film lovers as “What is your favorite Christmas movie?” One answer that often provokes heated debate is John McTiernan’s Die Hard (1988). For fans of traditional holiday staples like White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life, or modern favourites such as Elf and Love Actually, the idea that … Read more

One of Hollywood’s fastest-rising talents, Florence Pugh (known for Midsommar and Fighting With My Family) has landed another lead role. Pugh will headline Universal Pictures’ film adaptation of The Maid, a whodunit based on the forthcoming debut novel by Nita Prose. Both Pugh and Prose are attached to the project as producers, signaling a close … Read more

Released two years after the massive success of Home Alone (1990), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York follows Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin McCallister as he is once again separated from his family and ends up in New York City during the holiday season. The sequel revisits familiar beats—childhood mischief, clever traps, and heartfelt moments—while placing … Read more

Home Alone (1990) remains one of the most beloved family Christmas films of all time. Directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes, the movie became a box office phenomenon on release and has since become a seasonal staple, endlessly quoted and widely merchandised. Macaulay Culkin’s breakthrough performance as Kevin McCallister, a … Read more

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — A Review Director: Wes Anderson Screenwriters: Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson Starring: Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Danny Glover After the breakout acclaim of Rushmore, Wes Anderson followed with The Royal Tenenbaums, a film that helped define his singular voice and cemented … Read more

The Prom (2020) Director: Ryan Murphy Screenwriters: Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin Starring: Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, Jo Ellen Pellman, Ariana DeBose The resurgence of the movie musical over recent years—boosted by popular titles such as La La Land and The Greatest Showman and smaller hits like Sing Street—made Netflix’s screen adaptation … Read more

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020) Director: George C. Wolfe Screenwriter: Ruben Santiago-Hudson Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Jeremy Shamos, Jonny Coyne Set in Chicago in the summer of 1927, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom stages a charged, claustrophobic drama inside a single recording studio. The film follows Ma Rainey and her band as they prepare to … Read more

33rd European Film Awards (2020) — Winners and Highlights The 33rd annual European Film Awards were presented live from Berlin, Germany on Saturday, 12 December 2020. Hosted by German television presenter Steven Gätjen, the ceremony adapted to the pandemic-era conditions: originally scheduled for Reykjavík, Iceland, it took place in a Berlin studio while nominees and … Read more

Christmas movies are a cornerstone of the holiday season, and few modern animated films capture the spirit of the holidays as beautifully as Klaus. Released in 2019, Klaus is a Netflix-distributed animated feature directed by Spanish filmmaker Sergio Pablos and produced by Sergio Pablos Animation Studios. The film features voice performances by Jason Schwartzman, Joan … Read more

2020 British Independent Film Awards – Full Nominee List The nominees for the 2020 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) were announced live via a Facebook video on Wednesday 9 December 2020. This year’s list highlights a strong showing from new voices and bold independent projects, with Saint Maud, His House and Rocks dominating the nominations … Read more