Film news: ‘Sinners’ is returning to cinemas in the best way possible
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is one of the best films of 2025 so far.
After breaking several box office records during its original cinema run, Sinners is about to make its way back to the big screen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence celebrates this development.
‘Roofman’ review: Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in brilliant, heartfelt crime thriller
Channing Tatum is one of the decade’s most recognisable faces, with roles in Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight and the infamous comedy duo 21 and 22 Jump Street making up an extremely eclectic filmography.
So in 2025’s Roofman, alongside Spider-Man’s Kirsten Dunst and Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage, Tatum is sure to put in one of the year’s most noteworthy performances.
Sharing his views on one of the surprises of the year is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
Film news: ‘The Running Man’ remake starring Glen Powell pays homage to Arnold Schwarzenegger
Renowned director Edgar Wright is bringing a new interpretation of The Running Man to cinemas with star Glen Powell.
Based on the acclaimed work of novelist Stephen King, the new film follows a 1987 adaptation starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Alas, Wright has found a way to pay homage to the 1980s action icon, writes Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
‘Steve’ review: Netflix delivers heartfelt drama starring Cillian Murphy
Few actors can demand your attention as much as Cillian Murphy, and his latest film, Steve, is further evidence of this.
Steve, a Netflix original, earned a limited theatrical release from September 19 before arriving on the streaming platform on October 3.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes why this is a must-see drama.
‘Tron: Ares’ review: A lifeless attempt at modern sci-fi
When Steven Lisberger’s 1982 epic Tron arrived, it was part of a revolution on the big screen, bringing futuristic techno stories to life.
Then, in 2010, Joseph Kosinski reignited The Grid with the Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde-led sequel that received mixed reviews and mustered $400 million at the box office overall.
So, with the latest addition, Tron: Ares, flopping at the box office to just $60 million on debut, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
Netflix news: Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac discuss new ‘Frankenstein’ ahead of October release
Netflix’s Frankenstein is set to come out in select theatres on October 17, before hitting the streamer on November 7.
It is the latest in a long line of cinematic adaptations of horror icon Mary Shelley’s novel.
Director Guillermo del Toro and star Oscar Isaac have recently revealed inspirational moments behind the project, writes Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
Marvel news: Channing Tatum says fans ‘aren’t ready’ for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Avengers: Doomsday is one of the most highly anticipated films of the decade, and with it set to be released in December 2026, Channing Tatum discussed what fans can expect.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight whilst on the red carpet representing his new comedy Roofman, Tatum confirmed that filming for Doomsday has officially wrapped, and gave some exciting insight into what is to come.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews reports.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - Is ‘One Battle After Another’ the film of the year?
On the latest episode of A Friendly Film Take, Film News Blitz chums Dan Lawrence and Joe Matthews review the brilliant One Battle After Another.
Directed by the legendary Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and brilliant newcomer Chase Infiniti, this could be one of the films of the year.
Dan and Joe compare One Battle After Another with the likes of Sinners and Alex Garland’s Warfare.
Film news: Rose Byrne wants sequel to Melissa McCarthy movie ‘Spy’
Spy, which came out in 2015, follows Melissa McCarthy’s character Susan Cooper as she is thrust into the world of espionage when the names of her organisation’s spies are leaked.
Directed by Paul Feig, the film gained somewhat of a cult classic status, as its all-star cast and fantastic humour caught the attention of fans around the world.
Rose Byrne, who played a key role in the hilarious drama, appearing on the red carpet in celebration of her new movie If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, spoke about her excitement at any notion of a Spy sequel, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews reports.
Film news: Uma Thurman joins Woodstock Film Festival board
The Woodstock Film Festival is adding serious star power to its leadership this year.
The festival recently announced that Uma Thurman has joined its Board of Directors, marking a major addition to the Hudson Valley institution known for championing independent cinema.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence looks at what this means to the festival organisers.
Film news: ‘Superman’ flies alongside ‘Barbie’ with massive impression on HBO Max
Superman already won one battle at the box office, and the James Gunn flick is now making a big impact on the small screen as well.
A relatively short time after arriving in cinemas in July, Superman came to Warner Bros.' streaming service, HBO Max, in mid-September.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes about how the film has been a hit in people’s homes.
Film news: How Jeremy Allen White found Bruce Springsteen’s voice for new biopic
One of the biggest challenges for any actor in a musical biopic is adopting the singing presence of the artist inspiring the story.
For Jeremy Allen White, his challenge has been greater than most as he steps into the shoes of rock legend Bruce Springsteen for Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence unpicks how White did the job.
‘One Battle After Another’ review: Paul Thomas Anderson delivers an instant classic
Every film by writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson is met with frenzied anticipation, and One Battle After Another is no different.
Teaming up with acting superstar Leonardo DiCaprio for the first time, Anderson ensures that One Battle After Another lives up to the hype.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence believes this to be an instant classic.
Film news: Disney reveals ‘The Simpsons Movie’ sequel in place of untitled Marvel flick
Disney has shocked the comic book world by revealing that the brand new Simpsons Movie sequel has replaced an untitled superhero film set for release in July 2027.
Replacing an untitled Marvel film has upset some fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who were looking forward to the packed bill of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18 2026 and Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027, joined by an unnamed project in between.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
Film news: Sky Studios receives approval for major expansion
Sky Studios’ state-of-the-art film and television studio, based in Elstree, is set to receive a huge upgrade.
Already one of the leading production hubs in Europe, the expansion will see a further ten stages added to the studios, bringing the grand total to 22 stages over a space of 470,000 square feet.
The project is being financed and developed by Legal and General, and signals a major boost for economic growth in the UK, writes Film News Blitz’s Rhys Rogers.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - Why do Paramount and Netflix want to buy Warner Bros?
On the latest episode of Film News Blitz's 'A Friendly Film Take' podcast, Dan Lawrence welcomes the return of friend and fellow cinephile, Rhys Stacey, to discuss what's going on at Warner Bros.
The legendary Hollywood studio has been on a hot streak at the box office, but why are the likes of Paramount and Netflix trying to purchase it?
Dan and Rhys ponder this question and discuss what a sale of Warner Bros. to either party would mean for the film industry.
‘The Roses’ review: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman sparkle
Long-time friends Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman had long-term ambitions to star in a film together, and The Roses is the project they chose.
Cumberbatch and Colman sparkle as a warring married couple in the second film derived from Warren Adler’s world-famous 1981 novel.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence enjoyed this slick flick.
Film news: Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies, aged 89
Robert Redford, a titan of Hollywood cinema in front and behind the camera, has died aged 89.
He leaves behind a profound legacy, having starred in some of the most iconic films to come out of North America in the 20th Century.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence pays tribute.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ reviews ‘Roses’ and previews huge Netflix feature films
The latest episode of A Friendly Film Take pits Film News Blitz co-founders Dan Lawrence and Simon Wilkes together for a friendly film discussion.
The duo discuss some of the latest film topics across the big and small screen.
Roses and a trio of big Netflix releases take centre stage in their friendly film chat.
Film news: Michael Caine comes out of retirement for Vin Diesel’s ‘Last Witch Hunter 2’
Michael Caine is one of the most iconic actors of all time.
Appearing in cult classics like The Italian Job and Zulu, he made his final appearance in 2023’s The Great Escaper - he then announced that he’d be stepping back from acting.
That said, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss the legend's return in Vin Diesel’s The Last Witch Hunter sequel.