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Golden Globe nominations 2026 announced: Who are the frontrunners?

The shortlisted films and TV shows have been announced, with the Golden Globes taking place in Los Angeles on 11 January 2026. Here's the full breakdown of the nominations.

08/12/2025

Culture news

Oasis reportedly in talks for next James Bond theme song

The new James Bond bosses are reportedly eyeing up Oasis to record the theme song for the next 007 film.

05/12/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'O último azul' ('The Blue Trail')

Brazil's cinematic output has given audiences some of this year's very best, including 'I'm Still Here' and 'The Secret Agent'. But it all started with Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail', which won this year's Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize in Berlin...

05/12/2025

Culture news

'Mortal Kombat' star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies aged 75

The prolific actor, best known for playing villains on screen, was discovered by director Bernardo Bertolucci for his film 'The Last Emperor' in 1987. He went on to appear in more than 30 films, including the Mortal Kombat franchise and James Bond film 'License to Kill'.

05/12/2025

Cinema

The British public has spoken: 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie

The annual debate on whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie or not has finally been resolved. A new poll reveals only 38 per cent of UK public think the Bruce Willis actioner is a festive classic...

02/12/2025

Culture news

Director Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison by Iran Revolutionary Court

Iran has sentenced acclaimed filmmaker and Cannes Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi to one year in prison and imposed a travel ban for allegedly engaging in “propaganda activities” against the state. The verdict, delivered in absentia, was confirmed by his lawyer Mostafa Nili.

02/12/2025

Cinema

Who is the new favourite to play James Bond?

Callum Turner has become the bookies favourite for next 007, the latest name in consideration for taking over the role from Daniel Craig.

01/12/2025

Cinema

Lilly Wachowski on right-wing misinterpretations of ‘The Matrix’

What was originally a transgender allegory has been hijacked over the years by various extremist groups. Now, 'The Matrix' co-director Lilly Wachowski has addressed the “crazy, mutant” misinterpretations of the sci-fi classic. "Right-wing ideology appropriates absolutely everything," she says.

01/12/2025

Culture news

New Netflix Christmas movie watched 20 million times in a week

‘Tis the season to be Grinchy. Netflix has released an early festive favourite... Worth watching?

28/11/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Love Letters' - A portrait of queer motherhood

Alice Douard's first feature film is a funny, necessary and heartwarming story of both romantic and maternal love.

28/11/2025

Cinema

James Cameron wants Netflix films out of Oscar consideration

Oscar winner James Cameron says that only films made for a theatrical release should be eligible for Academy Awards, excluding movies released primarily on streaming platforms like Netflix.

26/11/2025

Cinema

Donald Trump reportedly wants to revive his favourite film franchise

Donald Trump is reportedly pressuring Paramount studios for a fourth instalment of his favorite film franchise... And it could be yet another sign of the president trying to tighten his grip on what he wants culture to be.

25/11/2025

Cinema

Scarlett Johansson to star in ‘radical’ new ‘Exorcist’ film

Following the box office and critical flop of 2023's 'The Exorcist: Believer', Universal has announced an A-list casting coup for their new Exorcist film, one which has makes us cautiously optimistic.

25/11/2025

Culture news

Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

Singer and actor Jimmy Cliff, known for hits like ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ and his cover of ‘I Can See Clearly Now’, turned reggae into a global phenomenon.

24/11/2025

Culture news

German acting legend Udo Kier dies aged 81

The actor who starred in more than 250 films including memorable roles in 'Suspiria', 'My Own Private Idaho' and the films of Lars Von Trier, has died aged 81.

24/11/2025

Culture news

London museum exhibits never-before-seen Wes Anderson props

On display are dozens of objects from Anderson’s personal archives, many of which are showcased for the first time in Britain.

21/11/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'The Thing With Feathers' - Grief with clipped wings

Despite a committed central performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'The Thing With Feathers' doesn’t do justice to Max Porter's powerful novella.

21/11/2025

Cinema

Who leads the nominations for the 2026 European Film Awards?

Three Cannes-premiering (and winning) films - Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' Óliver Laxe's 'Sirāt' and Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' - are among the nominees for Europe's top film prize.

18/11/2025

Culture news

Why is a UK school seeking to ban 'KPop Demon Hunters' songs?

A school in England is seeking to protect “Christian ethos” by banning songs from the hit Netflix animated movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, explaining to parents that demons are associated with "spiritual forces opposed to God and goodness."

18/11/2025

World News

Man sentenced to nine days in jail for rushing at Ariana Grande

A 26-year-old man has been jailed for nine days after jumping a barricade and rushing toward Ariana Grande during a Singapore film premiere. Videos showed him putting his arm around the singer before security intervened. He pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance at the November 13 event.

17/11/2025