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Masters of the Universe trailer leans hard into ’80s nostalgia
Big hair, big biceps and a modern twist
By Morgan Truder Published
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The 2026 Oscar nominations are in! And it’s Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet leading the charge
Called it
By Hermione Blandford Published
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25 films by British directors to watch out for in 2026
Peaky Blinders on film, music movies and high-concept time-travel indies
By Sophie Charara Published
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Lord of the Rings extended trilogy marathon returns to UK cinemas this weekend after selling out nationwide
One franchise to rule them all
By Morgan Truder Published
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London Short Film Festival 2026 unveils 300-film programme across the capital
Short films in a long January
By Morgan Truder Published
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Best movies of the 2000s: 25 best films of the 2000s, ranked
A new millennium meant new classic films; here are the best movies from the 2000s
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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The movie trick studios use to save millions: 10 iconic film sequels and series shot back-to-back
Everything from the Lord of the Rings trilogy to the new horror thriller 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple kept the camera rolling past the first credits roll.
By Jon Mundy Published
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Every punch, kick and legend: the 20 greatest martial arts stars of all time
The fighters who ruled the screen
By Michael Hogan Last updated
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Before you watch Hamnet, here are 20 things you (probably) didn't know about Shakespeare's Hamlet
That rather splendid Hamnet adaptation stareing Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal is going into cinemas this week but before that happens pass the time with these 20 things you (probably) didn't know
By Danielle de Wolfe Last updated
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The Big Awards Season Movie Preview: 2026 Oscars, BAFTAs and Golden Globes predictions
We’re locking in to the prestige movie corridor from now until late Feb. These are the awards contenders, blockbusters and indie gems you need to know about.
By Sophie Charara Published
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Jason Momoa! Sigourney Weaver! Stephen Graham! And the best Shortlist interviews of 2025
From Hollywood icons to classic rockers, we've had all sorts join Shortlist this year. Here's some of our favourite moments with the stars from 2025.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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10 blockbuster films you can’t miss in 2026
From a Christopher Nolan epic to the return of the Avengers, 2026 is going to be a massive year for blockbuster cinema
By Tom Goodwyn Published
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The Muppet Christmas Carol: 9 things you never knew about the festive favourite
God bless the Muppets, everyone!
By Jon Mundy Published
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The Oscars is heading to YouTube
ITV and ABC binned off?
By Andrew Williams Published
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Steven Spielberg is BACK with a new sci-fi film for 2026: Check out the first trailer for Disclosure Day
Hyperventilating much?
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Beyond the villain — Avatar: Fire and Ash’s Stephen Lang talks the saga’s future, and cinema’s all-time great bad guys
"The stakes have to rise in every way, the emotional stakes, the spiritual stakes, and also the physical stakes."
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Sigourney Weaver on Alien, Avatar: Fire and Ash and passing on the action hero torch
Exclusive “You look like fucking Jackie Onassis in space!”
By Gerald Lynch Published
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