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Side-by-side stills of the Joker holding a clown mask on a street, alongside a close-up of his smeared clown makeup.

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Film opinion: ‘The Dark Knight’ confirms its five-star status inside 10 minutes

The Dark Knight confirms its five-star status within the first 10 minutes, courtesy of an incredible piece of set-up.

Two side-by-side film stills from Jurassic Park during a dark, rainy night. On the left, a close-up shows water rippling in a glass. On the right, a giant Tyrannosaurus rex roars with its mouth open next to a yellow and green tour vehicle bearing the text "JURASSIC PARK".

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Film opinion: ‘Jurassic Park’ – Steven Spielberg’s masterclass in tension

There’s a reason that Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park has remained the best entry in the now-bloated franchise.

Promotional graphic showing a movie poster for The Odyssey beside an IMAX auditorium. On the left, a warrior fights a giant armoured figure with sparks flying beneath the text, "EVERY FRAME IN IMAX". On the right, empty cinema seats face a massive screen displaying a colourful nebula surrounded by a blue frame with text reading, "IMAX FILMS TO THE FULLEST".

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Film stories: A Manchester Odyssey, there and back again for Nolan’s epic

A 240-mile drive to the cinema would normally be considered foolhardy, but an IMAX 70mm screening of The Odyssey is well worth...

A two-panel image showing a fiery vehicle explosion on a desert plain on the left, and a close-up of Stilgar (Javier Bardem) on the right with dark, soot-covered skin, striking blue eyes, and an open-mouthed, awe-struck expression.

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Film opinion: ‘Dune: Part Three’ could be the best film of 2026

After seeing a preview of Dune: Part Three ahead of a showing of The Odyssey, I’ve decided Denis Villeneuve’s film could be...

Side-by-side movie stills from the Alien franchise: On the left, a close-up of Michael Fassbender as David in Alien: Covenant, making a shushing gesture with an index finger over his lips. On the right, Cailee Spaeny as Rain aims a futuristic rifle forward while David Jonsson as Andy holds onto her shoulder with a concerned expression in Alien: Romulus.

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Film news: Ridley Scott taking back control over the ‘Alien’ franchise

Ridley Scott is taking back control over the Alien franchise, stepping in to tansform a sequel to Romulus into a Covenant follow-up.

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Film opinion: At long last, James Cameron is considering moving on from ‘Avatar’

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron is finally considering letting the Avatar franchise go, and that should come as welcome news to everyone.

Side-by-side cinema stills: on the left, Michael Fassbender as the android David from Alien: Covenant, glowing in cool turquoise light; on the right, a terrifying close-up of the translucent-headed Xenomorph from Alien: Romulus, its inner metallic jaw extended and dripping with clear slime.

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Film opinion: Can Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Covenant’ live alongside an ‘Alien: Romulus’ follow-up?

Ridley Scott has confirmed he’s working on a sequel to his 2017 film, Alien: Covenant, focusing on Michael Fassbender’s psychotic AI.

A 50/50 split image from two Marvel Studios properties. On the left, a cloaked Dr Doom clenches his first in front of a green backdrop. On the right, Tom Hiddlestone's Loki in his horned helmet sits in front of a glowing green backdrop.

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Opinion: What’s the most important part of Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ watchlist?

Marvel has released a 15-title watchlist of essential media to prepare for Avengers: Doomsday, and Loki is arguably the most important.

Side-by-side comparison of Marvel characters looking up with wide eyes: Yelena Belova, U.S. Agent, and Red Guardian on the left, alongside the Punisher wearing his tactical skull vest on the right.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ & ‘Thunderbolts’ highlight the power of connection through broken heroes

The Marvel universe is becoming increasingly interested in what happens when its heroes are no longer defined solely by the battles they...

Side-by-side comparison of Spider-Man: on the left, a close-up of Spider-Man in his classic red and blue textured suit against a blurred urban backdrop; on the right, Spider-Man crouches on a glass roof above a city while reflection shows Peter Parker in casual clothes hanging upside down beneath him.

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Film opinion: How ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ finds the humanity beneath the spectacle

Beneath the action, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is quietly interested in something much more human than spectacular powers and saving the day.

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Film opinion: ‘The Dark Knight’ confirms its five-star status inside 10 minutes

Film opinion: ‘Jurassic Park’ – Steven Spielberg’s masterclass in tension

Film stories: A Manchester Odyssey, there and back again for Nolan’s epic

Film opinion: ‘Dune: Part Three’ could be the best film of 2026

Film news: Ridley Scott taking back control over the ‘Alien’ franchise

Film opinion: At long last, James Cameron is considering moving on from ‘Avatar’

Film opinion: Can Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Covenant’ live alongside an ‘Alien: Romulus’ follow-up?

Opinion: What’s the most important part of Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ watchlist?

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ & ‘Thunderbolts’ highlight the power of connection through broken heroes

Film opinion: How ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ finds the humanity beneath the spectacle

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