Movies

During Christmas, it’s easy to fall into an endless rotation of favorite, classic holiday films. While some people have always watched Polar Express or Elf during the holidays, others have made it a tradition of watching non-Christmas movies. What constitutes as a non-Christmas film? It’s usually a film that might …

Back in 1998, Jim Carrey beat the likes of Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy to star in The Grinch. The comedian, who’d shot to A-list fame in the 1990s with Ace Ventura and The Mask, even bagged himself a then-record $20 million salary to play the Dr Seuss …

A 11-year-old boy from North Yorkshire is the spitting image of Kevin McCallister from Home Alone. Tyler Stringer grew up getting comments about his uncanny resemblance to the character, and he finally recreated an iconic scene from the movie. Tyler is now the same age as Kevin, who was played …

It’s been 10 years since acclaimed Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki released his “final” film The Wind Rises. And yet the almost 83-year-old Studio Ghibli legend can’t help but come out of retirement. Following the 2018 short Boro the Caterpillar, he set to work on his latest fantasy film, The Boy …

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a classic movie, but some should probably be retired. Festive films are meant to bring laughter, fun, and holiday cheer. But many have not stood the test of time, and it’s not just because they’re no longer entertaining. From racism to sexism, inappropriate scenes, …

Hollywood Golden Age star Ingrid Bergman was in her middle age and hadn’t been on a Tinseltown soundstage for two decades when cast in 1969’s Cactus Flower. The film adaptation of the Broadway show had the Casablanca actress playing Lauren Bacall’s part of Stephanie Dickinson, the dentist’s spinster assistant. Rick …

As 2023 comes to an end, another year has passed without news of the next James Bond. Nevertheless, given it’s been over two since Daniel Craig bowed out so explosively in No Time To Die we’re all the more hopeful of an announcement in 2024. In the meantime, there’s been …

The Christmas season is upon us and nothing is better than cosying up to watch a good festive movie. But with hundreds to choose from, Express.co.uk wants to know your favourite. Whether you enjoy films filled with nostalgia, a festive comedy, a Christmas rom-com or animated family fun, there is …

After a year of lacklustre box office disappointments for comic book movies, 2023 ends with the most pointless of them all. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom marks the 15th and final film to Warner Bros’ messy DC Extended Universe (DCEU), with the franchise set to be rebooted by Guardians of …

Back in 1968, John Wayne starred in Hellfighters, an early disaster movie based on the life of Red Adair, about a group of oil well firefighters. The film, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this week, was the first time Duke was paid $1 million (almost $9 million today) for a …