Following on from a series of music biopics in recent years including Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman and the James Brown-focused Get On Up, the life of the late Aretha Franklin will be given the big screen treatment in the Jennifer Hudson-starring Respect. Due for release in January 2021, Respect will focus on Franklin’s rise to fame, […]Read More
Coming to Netflix this autumn, this new animated musical directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Glen Keane has taken my breath away with the first trailer. Inspired by the Chinese myth of the Moon Goddess Chang’e and with music by Steven Price, this feature film looks like just the kind of thing I would like my future […]Read More
A recording of the live theatrical production of Hamilton is coming to Disney+ on the 3rd of July. If you weren’t already excited enough, there’s now an official trailer to give a little taste of the brilliance that is to come. Walt Disney Studios posted the trailer earlier yesterday morning: Whether you’ve seen the stage […]Read More
Train to Busan was an undeniable success upon its release in 2016. In a genre saturated with iconic films, the South Korean zombie movie managed to become a fan favourite through its ability to interweave excellent character development, subtle social commentary and a straightforward plot line. The result is a well-paced and surprisingly emotional film […]Read More
Harriet Metcalfe discusses the trailers from new horror film "Antebellum".Read More
The latest release in the Assassin’s Creed franchise has been revealed. Taking place in the Ninth Century, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will follow the story of Eivor. Playable as male or female, Eivor is the leader of band of Norsemen heading for England, after choosing to leave Norway due to ongoing wars and dwindling resources. That […]Read More
Four years ago, I wrote an article for this very website about books that defined my upbringing. Though that list may have changed since 2016, I still hold a special place in my heart for one of the inclusions: Caitlin Moran’s funny, filthy, antic-filled “How to Build a Girl”. Fast-forward four years and the trailer […]Read More
The highly anticipated trailer for Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch has finally been released, and it looks like it could be his most ‘Wes Anderson’ film yet. The trailer is packed with intriguing storylines, incredible actors and stunning visuals – more than enough to excite any cinema fan. This will be Anderson’s first live action […]Read More
From the opening shot of the far-too-drunk Carey Mulligan alone in a club to the neon lights and orchestral version of “Toxic” playing in the background, Promising Young Woman declares itself immediately as an intriguing film. This trailer has already captured the imagination of many across social media, and has placed itself firmly in support […]Read More
While Disney has been churning out stale, emotionally-lacking remakes of their nineties golden-era films in live action or hyperreal CGI form, film lovers have still been holding quiet hope for their subsidiary company, Pixar, to deliver the fun, nostalgic, and weepy animation we deserve. Enter Soul, an upcoming animation film starring Jamie Foxx and Tina […]Read More
A powerful and emotive new trailer for Sam Mendes’ upcoming World War One drama, titled 1917, was released last week. The film revolves around two young British officers, Schofield (played by Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (played by Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman), who are tasked with making it to the front line to […]Read More
The phrase “fake it ‘til you make it” has never rung truer than for Bong Joon-ho’s macabre comedy thriller Parasite. After a tremendous run on the festival circuit, including becoming the first Korean film to win the illustrious Palme d’Or at Cannes, a wider cinema release has now been confirmed, along with an eerie new […]Read More
It’s truly been the week of trailers in the world of film and television, and that shows no signs of stopping with a first-look at Stranger Things 3. All our favourites are back in Hawkins, Indiana for a summer you won’t want to miss – Eleven’s hair! Music by The Who! A deadly unstoppable evil […]Read More
Full of fiery locks, icy glares and plenty of “yaaas, Queen” moments, the newest Mary Queen of Scots trailer sees rivalries deepen between the two distant cousins vying for power. Saoirse Ronan plays the eponymous royal, who reigned in Scotland from when her father died (she was just six days old) in 1542 until 1567. […]Read More
With the exciting announcement of legendary director Martin Scorsese’s latest film earlier this year. Fans and critics alike have been excitedly waiting for the release of the trailer for his latest film Silence. Based on a novel by by Japanese author Shūsaku Endō, written in 1966, Silence follows two Portriogous priests, in the 17th century […]Read More
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