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A dysfunctional family gathering for a special occasion (be it a wedding or a funeral) has long served as a ripe dramatic backdrop for a reason. What better excuse to bring together a motley crew of characters who know exactly how best to push one another’s buttons and dredge up long-simmering resentments in the process? If Kristin Scott Thomas’ “My Mother’s Wedding” never quite reaches the heights of that well-worn genre, it is not for lack of trying. Equal parts Anton Chekhov and Richard Curtis, her directorial debut ends up being a sweet if rather modest family affair.

The premise of “My Mother’s Wedding” is as straightforward as its title suggests. Sisters Katharine (Scarlett Johansson), Victoria (Sienna Miller) and Georgina (Emily Beecham) gather for one weekend at their childhood home to bear witness to their mother’s third wedding. Twice-widowed Diana (Scott Thomas) has seemingly found love again. Only,...

Born in New Zealand, Richard Curtis is the director and/or writer of films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Love Actually, as well as the hit sitcoms Blackadder and Mr. Bean.

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Jason Statham fans are rarely short of something to watch. Since the start of this decade, the British skull-cracker has appeared in a total of eight movies, with another, the action-packed thriller Mutiny, now moved to a January 9, 2026, release date. Because of this, and thanks to countless action flicks from before the current decade, Statham movies are almost a constant in the revolving door of streaming platforms.

One of Statham's most recent flicks, a stylish, star-studded project, is the latest in a long line from his filmography to grace our home viewing, officially joining the ranks of Hulu on July 28, 2025. That movie is the slick 2023 effort Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, which sees Statham portray an elite espionage agent who must join forces with an actor to stop a dangerous threat. Written and directed by Guy Ritchie, the man who gave Statham his big break in one of the best movies of the 1990s,...

In the closing minutes of the second episode, Jess (Megan Stalter), the brash American protagonist of Netflix’s Too Much, lies down with the mix CD her new British beau, Felix (Will Sharpe), has made for her. After positioning the headphones over her ears, he leans back as well, content to just curl up on the bed beside her as she listens. No more words are exchanged, and no bodily fluids either. But as the camera lingers on their gentle expressions, we feel for ourselves the specialness of their bond, the profound comfort and pleasure they take in each other’s presence.

It’s a lovely moment of intimacy, all the more disarming for being so unassuming. It also, unfortunately, turns out to be something of a rarity in the 10-episode series. Inspired by the real-life courtship between its married creators, Lena Dunham and Luis Felber, Too Much is nothing if not candid,...

What Happened Between Julia Roberts & Steven Spielberg While Filming Hook? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Steven Spielberg was already at the top of his game in the early ’90s following the release of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and he seemed untouchable. At the same time, Julia Roberts had just exploded into superstardom after Pretty Woman. Hollywood did not get the chance to have enough of her, so when it was announced that the two powerhouses were teaming up for Hook in 1991, the expectations could not have been higher.

Robin Williams had landed the lead role of Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman had another legendary performance waiting in the wings as Hook, and Julia Roberts flitted in to portray Tinkerbell. Great talent, right? It should have been an enjoyable, magical ride. Instead, it became a production Spielberg would rather forget. And he’s made that clear more than once.

Julia Roberts, Steven...

There’s something wild about time travel movies. One minute you’re following the story, the next you’re questioning reality and maybe even your own timeline. They can break your brain, hit you right in the feels, and leave you staring at the screen.

And if you’ve seen 12 Monkeys, you already know the feeling. It’s gritty, chaotic, a little depressing, and completely unforgettable, the kind of film that doesn’t just explore time travel, but weaponizes it. Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, a collapsing future, and a virus that hits way too close to home? Yeah, it hits different.

But what do you watch next after something that bonkers and brilliant? Luckily, the world of time travel cinema is deep, twisted, and full of gems, whether you’re into high-concept brain puzzles, action-packed timelines, or surprisingly emotional journeys.

This list isn’t just about time machines and butterfly effects.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen and longtime Spike Lee collaborator and production designer Wynn Thomas will receive honorary Oscars at the 2025 Governors Awards. In addition, Dolly Parton will receive the Academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

The Oscar statuettes will be presented in a ceremony for the 16th annual Governors Awards on November 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.

“This year’s Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact,” Academy president Janet Yang said in a release announcing the news. “The Academy’s Board of Governors is honored to recognize these brilliant artists. Debbie Allen is a trailblazing choreographer and actor, whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres. Tom Cruise’s incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and...

Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, and production designer Wynn Thomas will receive honorary Oscars at this year's Governor Awards. In addition, Dolly Parton will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday.

The quartet will be feted at the 16th Governors Awards event on Sunday, Nov. 16 in Los Angeles.

"This year's Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact," Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement. "The Academy's Board of Governors is honored to recognize these brilliant artists. Debbie Allen is a trailblazing choreographer and actor, whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres. Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all. Beloved performer Dolly Parton exemplifies the spirit of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award...

Actor and producer Tom Cruise, choreographer and actor Debbie Allen, and production designer Wynn Thomas will receive Honorary Awards. Music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton will be recognized with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. All four Oscar statuettes will be presented at the 16th annual Governors Awards, taking place Nov. 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.

“This year’s Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact,” said Janet Yang, Academy President. “The Academy’s Board of Governors is honored to recognize these brilliant artists. Debbie Allen is a trailblazing choreographer and actor, whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres. Tom Cruise’s incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all. Beloved performer Dolly Parton exemplifies the spirit of the Jean Hersholt...

The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to present actor/producer Tom Cruise, actress/producer/choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas with Honorary Awards, and actress/singer-songwriter Dolly Parton with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 16th annual Governors Awards, the organization announced Tuesday.

The honorees — whose selection was the final decision made by the 55 governors who served on the Academy’s board during the 2024-2025 term, including the likes of Pam Abdy, Jason Blum, Ruth E. Carter, Ava DuVernay, Marlee Matlin, Jason Reitman and Eric Roth — will be fêted at a black-tie ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 16.

“This year’s Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact,...

The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Bill has finally passed through parliament without the protections for creatives that key industry figures and their House of Lords backers were hoping to secure.

The bill was introduced by the government to parliament in October of last year and covers a range of data regulations with an aim to “unlock the secure and effective use of data for the public interest, without adding pressures to the country’s finances”.

The sticking point for the creative industries was the fear that it would allow tech companies to train AI on copyrighted material, without...

The latest season of Beyond Paradise has featured an unexpected but heartwarming reunion between Kris Marshalland his former Love Actually co-star Abdul Salis (The Wheel of Time). The duo portrayed best friends Colin and Tony, respectively, in the 2003 rom-com, which was a box office success. Now, over two decades later, Salis joins Marshall (Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman) in the British detective show as a therapist who falls ill after consuming poison.

Speaking on Sunday's episode of The Project, Marshall opened up about Salis’ Beyond Paradise Season 3 guest appearance. He revealed that they had only seen each other once in the twenty-two years since Love Actually, but things weren’t awkward as he said:

"It's a beautiful thing about being an actor. You just pick up where you left off. It's, kind of, a really symbiotic thing and I love it."

Salis debuted in Beyond Paradise Season 3, Episode 3, as Dr Lionel Jennings,...

Pedro Pascal is famous for his wit, unusual media savviness, and effortless charm. So, when he recently confessed he’s never watched one of the most legendary rom-coms of all time, fans were left shocked. During a promo game for his upcoming movie Materialists, the Game of Thrones fame admitted that he’s never seen Notting Hill, the 1999 hit rom-com starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

The rather shocking revelation came during a BuzzFeed-style game named “Guess the Romance Movie Line”, where Pascal joined co-stars Chris Evans in Dakota Johnson to identify popular movie quotes from classic love stories. When Chris Evans recited the iconic Notting Hill line, Pascal immediately recognized it, followed by the admission that he’s only seen a clip, not the full film.

Pedro Pascal’s rom-com revelation amid Materialists promotions

The video, released as a part of the promotional rollout for Pedro Pascal’s upcoming film,...

Many film fans are starved for romantic stories right now, so when a sophisticated romantic comedy comes along, it’s a welcome balm in tough times. French writer Laura Piani had been churning out dark cop procedurals when she realized she wanted to spend her time writing comedies.

What became the charming “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” took some years to grow into its final form, and even Piani didn’t know she was going to direct it at the start. The film has already opened in France, where it performed well for a small-budget movie starring theater actors. Sony Pictures Classics picked it up for domestic release at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, and is rolling it out against blockbuster counter-programming like “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.” Audiences should delight in it.

The mystery of Jane Austen’s enduring power is at the heart of this comedy,...

Miramax announced Wednesday that Alexandra Loewy will serve as the studio’s new President of Film. She will officially assume the position on May 27.

The Los Angeles-based Loewy will work directly with Miramax CEO Jonathan Glickman. Prior to her Miramax appointment, Loewy most recently worked for six years as the President of Working Title films, where she managed the studio’s Los Angeles office and executive produced films like “The Substance,” “The High Note” and the Richard Curtis-penned Peacock comedy “Genie.”

Loewy’s appointment comes just a few months after Miramax named former Village Roadshow exec Alix Jaffe its Television President in March.

Before her tenure at Working Title, Loewy served as the Senior Vice President of Production & Development at di Bonaventura Pictures, where she nabbed a credit as a co-producer of the Jason Statham-led hit “The Meg.” She has also held roles at Global Produce, Red Wagon and Unique Features.

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Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library. For instance, this month, we are getting the much-anticipated Season 4 of Love, Death & Robots and a new original comedy series titled The Four Seasons, but with that, some titles have to leave the service for a number of reasons. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film and TV shows you should watch before they leave Netflix in May 2025.

About Time (May 1) Credit – Universal Pictures

About Time is a sci-fi romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The 2013 film follows Tim Lake, a young man who his father tells that the men in his family have the...

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This May, Max is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated premiere of the new J.J. Abrams series Duster to the streaming release of The Brutalist. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Max next month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films coming to Max in May 2025 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

A Private War (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87% Credit – Aviron Pictures

A Private War is a biographical war drama film directed by Matthew Heineman from a screenplay by Arash Amel. Based on the 2012 Vanity Fair article titled Marie Colvin’s Private War by Marie Brenner, the 2018 film follows Marie Colvin, a war correspondent suffering from Ptsd after losing an eye. On her next assignment,...

We’ve all been there, binge-watching your favorite show, only to find out it’s leaving the platform sooner than expected. It’s the worst, right? Well, May is shaping up to be especially heartbreaking for Netflix subscribers, as a slew of fan-favorite movies and TV shows will be disappearing. From iconic rom-coms to intense thrillers, this month’s Netflix exit list is stacked.

So if you’ve been meaning to watch (or rewatch) a few, now’s the time to hustle before these gems are gone for good. Time to hit play before they’re outta here!

Movies leaving Netflix in May May 1 1. About Time (2013)

If you haven’t seen About Time yet, prepare for your heart to be gently squeezed and your tear ducts thoroughly tested. This British romantic dramedy, written and directed by Love Actually’s Richard Curtis, stars the endlessly charming Domhnall Gleeson as Tim, a...

Jack Rooke has seen at least two U.S. producers reduced to tears in the middle of meetings.

Best known for the BAFTA-winning “Big Boys” — his acclaimed semi-autobiographical sitcom that straddles both out-and-out hilarity and serious matters such a grief, loss, sexuality and mental health — the British comedian and writer has been visiting L.A. and doing the standard tour of networks and production companies that most creatives make when they hit a certain level of success.

Following the unlikely yet uplifting friendship of recently out and (very) sexually inexperienced freshman Jack (Dylan Llewellyn) and horny, straight, mature student Danny (Jon Pointing), “Big Boys” is awash in gags, jokes and one-line zingers. In the second season, Jack gets poked in the eye by a penis after looking through a hole in a toilet cubicle.

But there are plenty of heavier moments too (the penis-in-eye scene actually happens in the middle...

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This April, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the release of the highly anticipated action horror series The Bondsman to the much-anticipated streaming release of Conclave. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films that are coming to Prime Video in April 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Annie Hall (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% Credit – United Artists

Annie Hall is a satirical romantic comedy-drama film directed by Woody Allen, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Marshall Brickman. The 1977 film follows Alvy Singer, a comedian who ponders why his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Annie Hall ended so abruptly. Annie Hall stars Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts,...

Rivals, Industry and Alma’s Not Normal were among the winners at the U.K.’s Royal Television Society Program Awards Tuesday night.

Across the 29 competitive categories, the BBC led with 16 wins, including for Sophie Willan’s sitcom Alma’s Not Normal and Steven Knight’s musical This Town, which took home the newly combined award for limited series and single drama.

Elsewhere, Danny Dyer took best supporting actor — male for his outing in Disney+’s hit drama Rivals, which also earned Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade the writing prize for drama as judges assessed the Jilly Cooper adaptation as “bold and totally assured in its very distinctive tone and style.”

Continuing to impress is Richard Gadd’s Netflix limited series Baby Reindeer as Golden Globe winner Jessica Gunning won the Rts Programme Award in the best supporting actor — female category.

James Coren and Ruth Jones, creators of the hugely popular hit Gavin & Stacey,...

Amid teasing his next album, Ed Sheeran has called on the U.K. government to secure longterm funding for music education in an open letter backed by Harry Styles, Elton John, Central Cee, and more.

The letter (which is available to read on Sheeran’s Instagram) was sent to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.K. government officials, asking them to commit £250 million (about $322 million) to “repair decades of dismantling music.” It notes that the music industry brings £7.6 billion into the U.K. economy each year, “yet the next generation is...

The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated a year of remarkable cinematic achievements. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony honored outstanding contributions to film, with several noteworthy winners taking center stage.

“Anora” Dominates with Five Oscars

Leading the evening was Sean Baker’s “Anora,” which secured five Oscars, including Best Picture. Baker’s exceptional work earned him awards for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, making him the first filmmaker to win four Oscars in a single night for one film. Mikey Madison’s portrayal of the titular character garnered her the Best Actress award, solidifying “Anora” as a standout film of the year.

Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña Shine in Acting Categories

Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his role in “The Brutalist,” earning his second Oscar in this category. Zoe Saldaña’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” earned...

Did Keira Knightley think Pirates of the Caribbean was a mistake? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Keira Knightley didn’t have an effortless road to fame. Before playing Elizabeth Swann, she was just another young actor pursuing success. She had some films, like Bend It Like Beckham, but wasn’t well-known yet. Then Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl altered that.

But Knightley wasn’t persuaded it was a suitable idea. In fact, she thought it might be a total disaster. Yes, even though it was one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood history, and she almost passed on it. Of course, she had her reasons. Back then, pirate movies weren’t exactly a guaranteed hit, and this one had a massive budget riding on a concept that could have flopped. But as we all know now, it did the exact opposite.

Before Pirates, Knightley was already on the industry’s radar,...

The Office had a series of couples, some more iconic than others. Ryan and Kelly were an integral part of the sitcom, with opposite personalities and an on-and-off romance.

In real life, the two actors, Mindy Kaling, who played Kelly, and B.J. Novak, who played Ryan, have been close for decades and continue to show up for each other. As Kaling received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 18, B.J. Novak was there for her with the perfect The Office reunion 12 years after the show's finale. Speaking at the event, Kaling called him "an important and integral part" of her family, per E! News.

B.J. Novak kisses Mindy Kaling's head as they pose for photos by her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. pic.twitter.com/IavNie0KXH— Variety (@Variety) February 18, 2025

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In recent years, Sydney Sweeney has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand talents, captivating audiences with her fearless performances. She has built a reputation for taking on bold, boundary-pushing roles, often involving n-dity when the script demands it, an artistic choice that has fueled both acclaim and debate for her.

Margaret Qualley in The Substance | Credits: Mubi

Interestingly, another actress who found their footing in the industry around the same time, even appearing together in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was, Margaret Qualley.

She made waves with her mind-blowing performance in The Substance, delivering equally intense scenes. Since then, she has repeatedly expressed that she may step away from roles that demand n-dity, while Sweeney continues to embrace them even after Euphoria.

Margaret Qualley is ready to bid farewell to onscreen n-dity!

Sydney Sweeney and Margaret Qualley both began their rise to fame around the same time,...

History’s most iconic romances live forever on the silver screen, and whether you’re feeling hopeful or hopeless on this Valentine’s Day, settling in with a great rom-com is never a bad idea. To mark this Valentine’s Day weekend, we’ve assembled a list of the best romantic comedies on streaming – from tried-and-true classics to underrated gems. You’ll find swoon-worth couples like Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks and Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles on this list, plus many more.

So grab the chocolates, pop the popcorn and check out the best rom-coms to stream for Valentine’s Day.

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This 1999 classic features Heath Ledger serenading Julia Stiles with a stunning rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” a great soundtrack, Julia Stiles being a “heinous bitch,” three happily matched...

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Valentine’s Day is finally here, and Netflix has the perfect films to watch on this romantic day with your significant other. In this list, we have included some new films and some classics, but they all have that comforting feeling of love that people crave especially today. So, here are the 10 best romantic movies on Netflix to watch this Valentine’s Day with your partner.

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Hit Man is a romantic crime comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Glen Powell. The 2023 film follows Gary Johnson, a mild-mannered psychology and philosophy professor who moonlights as a pretend hitman for the police to catch the people trying to hire him. When he meets a beautiful woman who wants to hire him to kill her abusive husband, his life completely changes.

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Valentine’s Day is finally here, and Prime Video has the perfect films to watch on this romantic day with your significant other. In this list, we have included some new films and some classics, but they all have that comforting feeling of love that people crave especially today. So, here are the 10 best romantic movies on Prime Video to watch this Valentine’s Day with your partner.

The Idea of You Credit – Prime Video

The Idea of You is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jennifer Westfeldt. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Robinne Lee, the 2024 film follows Solène Marchand, a divorced mother in her 40s who falls for Hayes Campbell, a 24-year-old boy band singer, but their relationship soon faces several challenges. The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway,...

Plot: After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son’s science teacher.

Review: Back in 2001, there was some slight controversy surrounding Renee Zellweger being cast as the frumpy, overweight character of Bridget Jones. Known for her svelte physique, the pounds Zellweger gained for the role in the adaptation of the Helen Fielding novel was just the right amount to make the romantic comedy co-starring Hugh Grant and Colin Firth a hit with critics and audiences. The sequels, 2004’s Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby, brought in less than their predecessor at the box office, with the second film lambasted by critics. The newest entry in the series, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, has arrived directly to Peacock with a global theatrical release slated for outside of North America. Bringing back...

Oh, Bridget. Ever since she burst onto the scene, first in Helen Fielding’s popular Independent newspaper column in 1995 and bestselling novel a year later, then on the big screen in 2001, Bridget Jones has earned her place in the pantheon of iconic British characters. The first film’s script might have been co-written by romcom king Richard Curtis, but Bridget Jones’s Diary offered an authentic female perspective on the trials and tribulations of finding love at the turn of the millennium. It was goodbye to lovesick, floppy-haired heroes, and hello to giant knickers and Marlboro Lights.

Twenty-four years and a few sequels later, in Mad About The Boy, we find Bridget living on the edge of Hampstead Heath in North London, with two children under ten years old. Beloved husband Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), the ultra-honourable human rights lawyer, has been dead for four years, killed in Sudan. Bridget...

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This February, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the return of beloved shows like Invincible and Reacher to the much-anticipated teen romantic drama film My Fault: London. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films that are coming to Prime Video in February 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

A Fish Called Wanda (February 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Credit – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A Fish Called Wanda is a heist comedy film directed by Charles Crichton from a screenplay by John Cleese. The 1988 film revolves around a group of thieves and con artists who team up to pull off the perfect heist, but things go horribly wrong because they all try to double-cross each other.

Julia Roberts Shared Beliefs (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Julia Roberts, known for Pretty Woman and Notting Hill, has always been selective about nudity on-screen. Now, she’s sharing why she avoided stripping down in her roles.

In an interview with screenwriter Richard Curtis for British Vogue, Roberts shared her perspective. She said, “I think it would be more to the point that the things I choose not to do represent me.” For Roberts, it wasn’t about criticizing others who made different choices but rather preserving a certain integrity. “Not to be criticising others’ choices, but for me to not take off my clothes in a movie or be physically vulnerable is a choice that I guess I make for myself.”

This conscious decision aligns with her carefully curated, G-rated career. From My Best Friend’s Wedding to Runaway Bride, Roberts built a reputation for playing charming, relatable, and occasionally steamy roles...

Why Was Universal Pictures Sued By Fans Over Yesterday Movie? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Here’s a wild one: Yesterday fans sued Universal for a whopping $5 million after renting the movie, expecting to see Ana de Armas, only to find out her scene had been cut. Yep, you heard that right! According to the Hollywood Reporter, Conor Woulfe and Peter Rosza, both fans of the Cuban actress, rented the 2019 film after spotting de Armas in the trailer. They were hyped to see her play a love interest in a scene with Jack Malik (Himesh Patel). But when they hit play, guess what? No Ana! Not a single frame.

So, what did they do next? Filed a class action lawsuit, naturally. The duo claimed Universal had used “deceptive marketing” by including de Armas in Yesterday’s trailer, only to cut her entirely from the final release. They even threw in a...

Hugh Grant seems to always have something snippy and yet charming to say about his movies, but when it comes to Love Actually, he may have a tiny soft spot for the film. A classic of both Christmas movies and romantic comedies, Love Actually is the anthology that keeps on giving. Every year, the interweaving stories about the six weeks before Christmas just get more charming. It serves as a time capsule now that the incredible cast of Love Actually has grown, moving into new parts of their lives and, sadly sometimes, passing away.

British heartthrob Hugh Grant appears in the film as David, the Prime Minister of England. David shares his tale with Natalie (Martine McCutcheon), a new junior member of the household staff at 10 Downing Street. Natalie and David are smitten, but David refuses to act on his feelings, until Christmas Eve. After a long search knocking on doors,...

Hugh Grant became rom-com loyalty in the 1990s and 2000s and starred in some of the most successful and influential movies of the genre, but one of them had a disastrous start. Hugh Grant’s acting career began in the early 1980s and gained recognition for his role as Clive Durham in the romantic drama Maurice. However, the movie that boosted his career and turned him into an international star was Four Weddings and a Funeral. Directed by Mike Newell, Four Weddings and a Funeral marked the first collaboration between Newell and Grant.

Written by Richard Curtis, Four Weddings and a Funeral follows Charles (Grant) and his group of friends: his brother David, his flatmate Scarlett, the aristocratic Fiona and her brother Tom, and couple Matthew and Gareth. Charles is always the best man at weddings, and at one he meets Carrie (Andie MacDowell), an American woman he has an...

The latest in our series of writers highlighting their favourite comfort films is a reminder of why Richard Curtis’s west London-set romcom is his greatest

It makes toast look delicious. That’s one of Notting Hill’s finest achievements – along with making dating a movie star look realistic. On several occasions a character eats a piece of toast – always rushing to do something else – and you think: “Yes, toast is the best food we have. I’m now going to make some toast.” It’s one of many reasons, big and small, that I will happily watch Notting Hill all over again as soon as its end credits roll. There are few films that keep me as transfixed, few films that make me feel like I just made good use of the last two hours and four minutes of my life.

If you’re unfamiliar with the film, a...

Tim Allen is back on TV in his new ABC sitcom, Shifting Gears, and in a recent interview he likened working on the series to acting alongside the late Alan Rickman on Galaxy Quest for one reason. While it seems that the sci-fi parody and Allen’s new grounded sitcom are worlds apart – literally – for Allen, there is definitely something that he feels about his newest venture that harkens back to the much-loved 1999 movie – the fun and chaotic working environment that drove Rickman to distraction.

Allen’s new sitcom, which also stars MCU’s Kat Dennings, has not been given the warmest welcome with its first reviews, landing “rotten” 44% and 46% Rotten Tomatoes scores from critics and audiences, respectively. This is a very different result to the stellar 90% Tomatometer score that Galaxy Quest landed over 25 years ago, when Allen was arguably at the height of his career.

However, it seems that...

To mark his birthday this week, we celebrate his versatility from bumbling Mr Bean to his punctilious headteacher in The Secret Policeman’s Ball

Atkinson is the bumbling Father Gerald, who praises “the Holy Goat”, invites the happy couple to be “Johned in matrimony” and asks the groom to take his bride to be his “awful wedded wife”. Cutaways to the congregation’s reactions – Hugh Grant snickering, Simon Callow stifling a guffaw – do little to convince us that Richard Curtis’s script is top-tier stuff. At least Atkinson brings some typically subtle modulations, such as the vicar’s premature flickers of smugness when he wrongly believes his worst malapropisms to be behind him.

Before Hugh Grant was a bespectacled serial killer in Heretic, the actor featured in a string of cozy-as-pie rom-coms, including the 2003 holiday classic Love Actually, directed by Richard Curtis.

The film, which features a mostly British cast as they wield in and out of the trials and tribulations of love, spotlights Grant as the affable, bachelor Prime Minister pining after his staffer who serves him tea and biscuits at 10 Downing Street. The movie also circles around themes of loss, betrayal, unrequited love, and loneliness — but it can easily be missed...

Hugh Grant is detailing just how com-plicated comedy films can be to make.

The iconic star told Variety that while he has led more than a few classic rom-coms, the comedy genre itself is “difficult” to capture — and usually has a “miserable process” during production.

“I just think ‘com’ is difficult. I don’t know about ‘rom,’” Grant said. “Rom is not easy — and you need to mean it — but com is certainly very difficult.”

The “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” actor continued of making comedies, “It’s a miserable process. You’ve probably been on comedy film sets and there’s no laughter. You’re doing it in a vacuum and if you’re very lucky, you might hear a stifled snort from someone sitting near the monitor. That’s gold to you.”

As for rom-coms as a whole, Grant reflected on his filmography ranging from the “Bridget Jones...

With the holidays firmly in the rearview mirror, the start of the spring movie season still months away, and much of the entertainment industry laser-focused on the Oscar race, January is often a barren time for new film releases. But for those looking to spend one of the coldest and darkest months of the year binge watching movies, Netflix has plenty of solid additions to its streaming library to satisfy your cinematic cravings this month.

The streaming giant’s January slate features classic films from the likes of Christopher Nolan, Ari Aster, Lars von Trier, and Richard Curtis. And there are plenty of new releases to be found, including Cameron Diaz’s highly anticipated return to acting in “Back in Action” and the Aardman Animations sequel “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.”

Keep reading for our seven favorite movies hitting Netflix in January 2025.

A holiday staple, Love Actually (2003) is a delightful flick that reminds us that love sure does come in all shapes and sizes. From grand gestures of love to unrequited feelings, the film is all you need to feel all kinds of emotions in a little over 2 hours. Starring actors like Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and more, Love Actually is everything you could ask from a rom-com wrapped into one elegant piece.

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Keira Knightley in Love Actually (2003) | Credits: Universal Pictures

The film tells 10 separate stories side-by-side, many of which are interlinked in one way or another. However, there is one story we would like to single out—the story of Juliet, Peter, and Mark. As it turns out, the leading woman of the story, Keira Knightley, was creeped out by one iconic scene in the film.

Keira Knightley recalls the scene with Andrew Lincoln Andrew Lincoln...

The following contains mild spoilers for That Christmas, now streaming on Netflix.

The most pleasant surprise of the holiday season was Netflix's That Christmas, a charming and heartwarming film based on Richard Curtis' children's books. The movie took three of Curtis' stories and wove them into an animated picture that evoked all the warm, fuzzy feelings that audiences can appreciate at any time of the year -- not just in December. Anyone who hasn't seen it yet should add it to their watchlist.

With the film enchanting fans around the world, Cbr spoke to director Simon Otto, who knows all about making great animated movies from his time working on the Oscar-nominated How to Train Your Dragon franchise for DreamWorks. That Christmas is his directorial debut, and he spoke about working with Curtis to adapt these special books into a movie that's equally magical. Plus, what does he want people...

This sensitive if contrived romantic drama has shades of Richard Curtis and is carried along by the strength of its lead performances

There are endearing, intelligent and forthright performances here from Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, who have a tender chemistry in this sensitive if, for me, contrived romantic drama from screenwriter Nick Payne and director John Crowley. It has won golden opinions and I wished I liked it more, having found it supremely watchable while not quite believing in any of it for a single moment.

You might call it One Day on shuffle; we see a relationship of two thirtysomethings with episodes in their lives shown out of order, though not exactly at random – the final scene is still its narrative climax. It shows the joys and heartaches of Tobias (Garfield) and Almut (Pugh) and their infant daughter Ella (Grace Delaney). Tobias is a good-tempered guy who’s...

Whether you’re in the mood for romance, comedy, or adventure, these movies will set the perfect tone for the holiday.

A great New Year’s Eve is ultimately about the people you spend it with. That includes the characters you watch on your big screen – so they better be people you like! I’m here to help with some of my favorite New Year’s movies. From rom-coms to adventure films, there’s probably a movie on this list that fits whatever New Year mood you’re in. So, here’s a list of the top 7 New Year’s movies you can watch on streaming right now.

Top 7 New Year’s movies to stream right now

No. 7: ‘The Apartment’

No. 6: ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’

No. 5: ‘About Time’

No. 4: ‘The Poseidon Adventure’

No. 3: ‘New Year’s Eve’

No. 2: ‘Sleepless in Seattle’

No. 1: ‘When Harry Met Sally…...

If you could relive an era in your life, which would it be and what would you change? Tim knows his answer in About Time, as he travels back to a New Year’s party and kisses the girl of his dreams, Mary, soon after discovering he has inherited his family’s ability to time travel.

Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson in About Time (2013) | Credits: Universal Pictures

Let’s be honest – choosing the perfect New Year’s Eve movie isn’t easy. While the streaming platforms bombard us with countless holiday favorites, Richard Curtis’s 2013 is exactly what you need, trust us.

This time-traveling rom-com makes us laugh, cry, root for love in all its awkward glory, and fundamentally rethink our relationship with time. Let’s dive into five of the many reasons why it should be watched on New Year’s Eve.

5. A fresh take on time travel Rachel...

Believe it or not, Love Actually’s writer and director, Richard Curtis, was completely oblivious to the fact that some viewers found Mark’s (Andrew Lincoln) obsession with Juliet (Keira Knightley) uncomfortable — a strange climax which ultimately resulted in an eerie stalker scene folded into an otherwise heartwarming movie. Today, the classic 2003 Christmas film remains a holiday favorite for many fans, but that particular love story in Curtis’ anthology stands out for all the wrong reasons.

Curtis admits that he did think the relationship between Mark and Juliet was “weird,” but he never really contemplated how creepy Mark’s infatuation with his best friend’s (Chiwetel Ejiofor) wife would come across on-screen. The iconic rom-com writer and director addressed the controversial issue while promoting his latest movie, Last Christmas. Curtis said (per IndieWire):

“He actually turns up to his best friend’s house to say to his best friend’s wife,...

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As winter approaches, we are all in need of something spicy to watch to make our temperature rise, and if you are a fan of romantic comedies, then we have the perfect recommendations for you. From critically acclaimed movies like Silver Linings Playbook to iconic romantic comedy movies like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Max (formerly known as HBO Max) has everything you need. So, here are the 8 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Max right now.

Pretty Woman Credit – Touchstone Pictures

Pretty Woman is a romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall from a screenplay by J.F. Lawton. The 1990 film follows Edward, a rich entrepreneur who hires Vivian, a prostitute, to go with him to a few social events, but when both of them fall in love with each other, they try to work out their differences.

Rewatching the Richard Curtis directorial Love Actually has become a Christmas-time tradition. The romance comedy stars an ensemble cast headlined by Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, and more. The film has gained a cult following despite mixed reviews upon initial release.

Though loved by millions around the world, the film was reportedly not that monetarily beneficial for many of the actors. However, one person walked out with an amazing payday for only a minute of screentime. Supermodel Claudia Schiffer, who appears as Thomas Brodie-Sangster’s classmate’s mother, reportedly earned $350,000 for her appearance.

Claudia Schiffer earned a $350,000 salary for her 60-second appearance in Love Actually A still from Love Actually | Credits: Universal Pictures

Love Actually is a mosaic of romantic stories set in the lead-up to Christmas time. From a best friend who expresses his love for his friend’s fiance, to a widower trying...