Ben Affleck is a multifaceted artist: an Oscar-winning screenwriter and producer whose public image has often been shaped more by his personal life than by his creative achievements. While the tabloids and internet memes have frequently defined his celebrity, Affleck’s body of work—both in front of and behind the camera—reveals a career that has moved … Read more
Assassin Club (2023)Director: Camille DelamarreScreenwriters: Thomas DunnStarring: Henry Golding, Noomi Rapace, Sam Neill, Daniela Melchior, Jimmy Jean-Louis Cinema asks a simple courtesy from its viewers: approach with an open mind. A film is the product of countless hours of effort from crews and cast members who often sacrifice personal time to bring a story to … Read more
Tim Curry stands among the most versatile and memorable performers in modern entertainment. Across stage, film and music he has created indelible characters and delivered performances that continue to influence popular culture. His career spans decades and includes acclaimed theatre work, three studio albums and more than forty film and television credits, showcasing a rare … Read more
The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)Director: Julius AveryScreenwriters: Michael Petroni, Evan Spiliotopoulos, R. Dean McCrearyStarring: Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe The tradition of using Catholic imagery and themes to evoke fear is long and storied in cinema. From landmark possession films to contemporary psychological horrors, filmmakers have consistently mined guilt, faith, and the institutional Church for … Read more
Renfield (2023) Director: Chris McKay Screenwriter: Ryan Ridley Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Brandon Scott Jones, Jenna Kanell, Bess Rous, James Moses Black Nicolas Cage, an actor known for his unpredictability and intense screen presence, has finally taken on a role many horror fans have long imagined: Dracula. … Read more
The Cannes International Film Festival will showcase new films from major filmmakers including Jonathan Glazer, Ken Loach and Hirokazu Kore-eda as part of its 2023 official selection. Festival general delegate Thierry Frémaux, together with incoming president Iris Knobloch, announced the 2023 line-up at a press conference in Paris on Thursday, 13 April. The selection features … Read more
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)Directors: Michael Jelenic, Aaron HorvathScreenwriters: Matt Fogel, Shuntaro FurukawaStarring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen It has been thirty years since Mario’s last major cinematic outing — the live-action Super Mario Bros. film that divided audiences at the time. Given how successful the Super … Read more
Thank you for taking part in The Film Magazine’s video game movie quiz. We hope you enjoyed testing your knowledge of film adaptations of videogames. Tell us how you scored by tagging @thefilmagazine on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — we love seeing your results and reactions. The Answers In which year was the original ‘Super … Read more
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)Director: Chad StahelskiScreenwriters: Shay Hatten, Michael FinchStarring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rina Sawayama, Shamier Anderson, Marko Zaror, Scott Adkins John Wick: Chapter 4 is a sprawling, relentless continuation of the franchise’s core premise: one man’s pursuit of freedom, peace, and redemption … Read more
Throughout his more than thirty years in film and television, Brendan Gleeson has established himself as an actor of remarkable range and conviction. Every part he inhabits is delivered with an intensity and honesty that elevates the material, bringing emotional depth and tonal nuance few performers manage with such natural ease. Gleeson’s path to acting … Read more
