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Has Brand Allegiance Killed Hollywood Creativity?

With Batman V Superman predictably raking in the cash, what chance for originality in today's Hollywood?

Horror Movies Shouldn't Need To Scare You

Horror films don't scare you? Who cares? The genre has a lot more to offer than shocks.

Is It Acceptable For Critics To Walk Out Of Movies?

Leonard Maltin has confessed to walking out of Zoolander 2 after only an hour. Is this acceptable behaviour from a  professional critic?

Jacob Tremblay: One To Watch

To celebrate the release of Room, in cinemas now, we’re taking a look at the incredible nine-year old Jacob Tremblay and why this rising young star is one to watch.

THE HATEFUL EIGHT's Film And TV Homages

As you would expect from a Tarantino film, The Hateful Eight is jam-packed with references to film and TV.

What Makes A Christmas Movie?

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Christmas. For some it’s a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus. For others, it’s about spending quality time with the family (or pretending to enjoy the company of your in-laws). But if you’re a movie lover, the holiday season is all about bingeing out on your favourite festive flicks while flopped on the couch like a pregnant hippo, preferably with a glass of mulled wine in one hand and a box of extremely fattening chocolates within reach of the other.

FRANK SINATRA: The Unsung Star

In roles that didn't require his vocal talents, Sinatra proved himself a natural actor.

Happy Birthday Vivien Leigh!

November 5th sees the anniversary of the birth of a legendary actress and Hollywood icon.

Filmmakers and stars reveal their favourite horror movie moments!

We asked some of our filmmaking friends to tell us about the movie scenes they find the scariest. Here are their answers...

Orson Welles' Irish Ghost Story

The little known Welles starring short Return To Glennascaul.

How THE WALKING DEAD takes place in Tommy Westphall's mind

A cigarette brand ties The Walking Dead back to a fictional universe created by 1980s hospital drama St. Elsewhere.

Real Horror vs Reel Horror

We examine how horror movies reflect the social concerns of their time.