Film opinion: How ‘Flow’ could redefine storytelling
Oscar-winning animated film Flow proves you don’t need words to tell a powerful story.
The 2024 Latvian film contains no dialogue and serves as a powerful example of how visual storytelling can transcend language barriers, making the narrative universally accessible and allowing audiences to interpret it freely.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh celebrates Flow’s impact on cinema.
Film news: ‘Wicked: For Good’ trailer teases emotional showdown for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Wicked returned to the big screen for one night only on June 4, featuring a special preview of the new trailer for its upcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good.
The epic conclusion to this two-part cinematic event is set to air in theatres from November 21 this year.
After an epic opening instalment in 2024, Film News Blitz’s Amelie da Costa takes in the first trailer for Wicked: For Good.
Netflix Tudum 2025: The unveiling of exciting future film and TV news
The Netflix Tudum live event took place on Saturday, May 31 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles - revealing a series of big news stories.
From Squid Game to Stranger Things, Netflix uncovered what is set to be an exciting near-future for film and TV fans worldwide.
Here to summarise the nittiest and grittiest of it all is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
Film news: Netflix brings Richard Osman’s pages to the screen with ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ trailer
The trailer for Richard Osman’s film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club has been released.
Richard Osman’s best-selling book The Thursday Murder Club has been so successful that Netflix has taken on a film adaptation of it.
Packed with a stellar cast, here’s Film News Blitz’s Amelie da Costa’s take on The Thursday Murder Club.
Film news: The true story behind Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaac’s ‘The Salt Path’
The Salt Path is set to hit the big screen on May 30, and many have felt captivated by the emotional and intriguing storyline portrayed in the trailers.
Based on a prize-winning memoir by Raynor Winn, the film will become an adaptation aiming to show the reality of the struggles of homelessness and loss across South West England.
One such intrigued audience member is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews, who is here to lay it out for you.
Film news: Record Memorial Day box office weekend brings hope back to cinemas
Due to the turbulent last few years, box office milestones are celebrated with widespread joy in the film industry.
Covid and several strikes have threatened the theatrical experience amid the continued rise of streaming.
But, as Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes, a record Memorial Day weekend at the U.S. box office gives cause for celebration.
Film news: Why the BFI handed Tom Cruise its highest honour
Tom Cruise is a certified legend of films and filmmaking.
From Top Gun to Mission: Impossible, A Few Good Men to Rain Man, Cruise’s stunning career has spanned decades.
Film News Blitz Ellie Jackson explains why Cruise received the BFI Fellowship to acknowledge his extraordinary achievements.
Film news: The official ‘F1: The Movie’ trailer breakdown - All that you need to know
Brought to audiences by Apple TV+ and Warner Bros. Pictures, F1: The Movie has been in the news ever since it made headlines for filming actual scenes as early as the 2023 Silverstone Grand Prix.
With Brad Pitt and Damson Idris headlining an all-star cast, the anticipation for its June opening has reached an all-time high as the final ‘main’ trailer has now been released.
Ahead of the electric feature’s June release, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through all the key moments that took place in the official trailer.
Film opinion: ‘Thunderbolts*’ is a glorious return to form for the MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) desperately needed a win as it ramps up to The Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer and next year’s mega-crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday.
It was hoped that win would be delivered by Captain America: Brave New World, but Anthony Mackie’s first feature as Cap was a messy, poorly reviewed false starter.
However, Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes that Thunderbolts* is just the film the MCU needed to remind audiences this franchise juggernaut can still produce quality films.
Film opinion: Now is the time to revisit ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’
Camp, silly and a whole lot of fun: that is how you describe the Eurovision Song Contest.
One of the true gems of European culture, Eurovision is a musical celebration of incredibly joyous proportions.
With this year’s event coming up, Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains why now is the perfect time to revisit Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
Film news: Biggest reveals from the official ‘Superman’ trailer
DC dropped their official trailer for Superman and there were certainly some notable, revealing moments hidden amongst the rubble.
Hope of the universe? Possibly, but it’s more complicated than that.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to break down all the important details centered around DC’s Superman.
Film news: What you need to know about Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler’s new film ‘Caught Stealing’
2025 has already served up some truly fantastic movies, with films such as Sinners, Warfare and Mickey 17 setting the standard so far.
Wanting to get in on the action, director Darren Aronofsky is revealed to be working alongside Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz in his latest project, Caught Stealing.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to serve up all the nitty-gritty details pertaining to the highly anticipated collaborative project.
Film news: ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ - All there is to know about The Weeknd’s hotly anticipated psychological thriller
The R&B/soul sensation Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) stars alongside popular rising stars, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan in the new psychological thriller, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
The feature is set for a May 14 release, and acts as a theatrical exploration of his January released album of the same title, with Lionsgate distributing.
Film News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa underlines the key aspects pertaining to the Hurry Up Tomorrow film adaptation.
Film opinion: Rebuilding the MCU - Why the Marvel franchise needs to take bold risks again
Let’s be honest: Marvel’s been through a rough patch lately.
With mixed reactions to recent films and shows, it’s easy to think the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) might be losing its shine.
But here’s the thing — it’s not over, and Film News Blitz is here to tell you it's not even close.
Film news: What you need to know about chilling new horror ‘Weapons’
A chilling new horror film called Weapons, distributed by Warner Bros, is on its way to scare audiences on August 8 this year.
Weapons is about a class full of children going missing on the same night, mysteriously at exactly the same time, with only one child from the class remaining.
Film News Blitz takes a look at the Weapons trailer, which showcases stars Julia Garner and Josh Brolin amid the most sinister of plots.
Film opinion: Five films to watch if you liked ‘Road House’
It has been announced that Guy Ritchie will be directing the Road House sequel, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, and a change of director may come with a change of style.
Ritchie’s notorious British crime-thriller motion will be put to the test come the potential release date in 2026, but how can you best prepare yourself for Road House 2?
Well, Film News Blitz writer Joe Matthews is here with five films you should watch if you enjoyed Road House, and are looking forward to its next addition.
Film news: Celebrated filmmaker Guy Ritchie to direct dynamic ‘Road House’ sequel
Renowned and celebrated British director and filmmaking icon, Guy Ritchie, has taken over the reins from Doug Liman and will direct what is expected to be a dynamic Road House sequel.
The Jake Gyllenhaal-led sequel will see himself and Ritchie aligning yet again for filmic success, with Amazon MGM Studios set to continue on after the remake’s first installment.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo explores the details pertaining to Amazon’s drafting in of previous collaborator, Guy Ritchie for the Road House sequel.
Film opinion: Dwayne Johnson is taking a big swing in ‘The Smashing Machine’
Dwayne Johnson’s upcoming role in director Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine is one hell of a departure.
Johnson, aka The Rock, is stepping out of his comfort zone to take on a truly dramatic world by a renowned indie filmmaker.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason celebrates Johnson’s bold move and reacts to The Smashing Machine trailer.
Film news: Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ continues its phenomenal box office surge
Director Ryan Coogler’s new chapter in his fast-becoming iconic filmography, Sinners, is breaking all the right records to stamp its authority on the year 2025.
Coogler’s vivid, vibrant and violent vampire western finds itself on an unrivaled box office surge with plenty of the gangster period drama’s stars set to carry the mantle of the feature’s success.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo expresses his thoughts on the unequivocal 2025 rise of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners.
Film news: Pedro Pascal, Tom Cruise and more praise Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s new film, Sinners, was released to cinemas on April 18 and has quickly been regarded by many as one of the films of the year so far.
Starring the aforementioned Jordan, alongside Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell and Wunmi Mosaku, many celebrities have taken to social media to make their thoughts on the film clear.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews has been having a look at the widespread praise for Sinners.