Films: News, Features & In-Depth Analysis
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Top 20 Rated Films Directed By Women According To Letterboxd
Many female filmmakers have created masterpieces that have received critical acclaim but deserve to be held in the same ...
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Ten Films Every Student Should Watch During Their Time At University
University is a time for exploration and self-discovery, and what better way to expand your horizons than through film. ...
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Coming-Of-Age Movies You Should Watch Before You're 25
Coming-of-age movies are a beloved genre that explores the challenges and triumphs of growing up. These films capture th ...
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10 Film’s We’ve Been Recommended To Watch By TikTok
TikTok has become one of the go-to platforms for discovering new content, including films. With millions of users sharin ...
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The Difference Between Horror and Thriller Genres Explained
Two popular genres that often get confused are horror and thriller. While both genres aim to thrill and excite audiences ...
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83 Home Alone (1990) Facts To Get You In The Christmas Spirit
The first instalment of the much loved Home Alone franchise was released in 1990 and was written and produced by John Hu ...
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74 Love Actually (2003) Facts To Boost That Festive Feeling
Love Actually is the 2003 Christmas romantic comedy written by Richard Curtis featuring a memorable ensemble cast. Our L ...
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55 How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Facts You Never Knew Before
One of the most popular films across TV and streaming services at Christmas time is How The Grinch Stole Christmas from ...
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Nativity! (2009) Facts To Fill You With Christmas Nostalgia
Nativity!, released in 2009, has become a contemporary Christmas classic. It was directed by Debbie Isitt and it stars M ...
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43 The Holiday (2006) Facts To Get You Ready For Christmas Day
The Holiday is one of the most watched Christmas films every December and has achieved cult status since its release in ...
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64 Elf (2003) Facts To Get You In The Festive Spirit
'Elf' (2003) has become a holiday classic for many, thanks to its unique blend of humor and heart, and is often ranked h ...
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The Ultimate List Of Christmas Films For Festive Film Nights
We have put together the ultimate list of Christmas films for you to watch this festive season. Whether you’re sitting d ...
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70 Halloween Films To Add To Your Watchlist This Spooky Season
We have put together the definitive list of Halloween films for you to add to your watchlist this spooky season. We have ...
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10 Spooky But Not Scary Films To Watch This Halloween
There are a wealth of iconic horror films to watch each Halloween but what if you are not into jumping out of your skin ...
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37 Facts About Hocus Pocus (1993) That You Haven’t Heard Before
The iconic Halloween comedy Hocus Pocus starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy came out in 1993. I ...
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Real-Life Ghost Ships: The Mysterious Vessels Like The Flying Dutchman Found Adrift Without Crews
Ghost ships have long fascinated our imaginations drifting vessels found eerily adrift on the open sea, their crews vani ...
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57 Behind The Scenes Facts About Disney's Encanto (2021)
Encanto is the hit 2021 musical animation produced by Walt Disney Animation studios featuring music from Lin-Manuel Mira ...
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64 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) Movie Facts
The first instalment of the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released on the 16th of ...
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55 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Movie Facts You Haven’t Heard Before
Ask anyone to name the best film of the 1980s and it won’t be long before the name Ferris Bueller crops up. Ferris Buell ...
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61 The Breakfast Club (1985) Movie Facts You Haven't Read Before
The Breakfast Club is the 1985 cult teen classic film directed by John Hughes. It takes place on Saturday 24th March 198 ...
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35 Matilda (1996) Movie Facts You Haven't Read Before
Behind the scenes facts about Matilda (1996) directed and starring Danny DeVito. It is the film adaptation of Roald ...
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20 The Parent Trap (1998) Movie Facts You Haven't Read Before
Behind the scenes facts about The Parent Trap (1998) which was co-written and directed by Nancy Meyers. It is a re ...
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26 School Of Rock (2004) Movie Facts You Haven't Read Before
School Of Rock is the unforgettable musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater in 2004. It stars Jack Black as De ...
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30 Mrs Doubtfire (1993) Movie Facts You Haven't Read Before
Mrs Doubtfire is the hilarious 1993 US comedy film starring Robin Williams in the titular role. It was directed by Chris ...
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23 Mean Girls (2004) Movie Facts You Haven't Read Before
Mean Girls is the ultimate noughties teen comedy film written by comedian Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters. The film ...
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42 Mary Poppins (1964) Movie Facts You Haven't Read Before
One of the standout films in most people's childhoods is Mary Poppins released in 1964 by Walt Disney. It was directed b ...
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21 Bend It Like Beckham (2002) Movie Facts You Haven't Read Before
Anyone can cook Aloo Gobi, but who can bend a ball like Beckham? Jesminder Bhamra could back in 2002 in Gurinder Chadha’ ...
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