Film opinion: Is ‘Memories of Murder’ a modern classic?
Memories of Murder is a 2003 crime thriller focusing on the attempts by local detectives to catch a serial killer in Korea.
With it being released over 20 years ago, you can see the lasting effects of the standard-setting film by Bong Joon-Ho to this day.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews had a chance to see it in the cinema, and is here to discuss what he saw.
Film opinion: Las Vegas films are fundamental pillars in the art of cinema
Arguably, the multiple genres at play in Las Vegas set films truly exploded into world-renowned notoriety and iconic status across the 90s and early 2000s film era.
Vegas was the perfect launch platform to galvanise the hybrid film genre upon its then impending success, with many of those films imprinted in the minds of film heads everywhere.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo presents some of his favourite Vegas-related films that found global and critical success through its genre blending.
Film opinion: Jaws - an all-time classic Spielberg feature
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a timeless archetype for filmmakers and the horror fraternity to look to for inspiration and enjoyment.
What makes it an all-time great film, and what is it about the original feature that the fandom admires so much?
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson is here to discuss the groundbreaking staple of the horror genre.
Film opinion: A deeper look at the cinematic masterpiece Harakiri
If you’d describe yourself as somewhat of a so-called ‘film nerd’, there’s a good chance you've heard of the movie-rating app called Letterboxd, and you’ll also know that any film with anything over a 4.0 rating, is generally regarded as a great film.
Harakiri has a rating of 4.7 and is the only film to go above the infamous 4.6 mark.
So, with this Masaki Kobayashi classic beating the likes of 12 Angry Men, Come and See, and The Godfather to the number-one spot, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews got down to his local cinema to take a look.
Film opinion: Agent 007 - Who is the best James Bond?
James Bond, Agent 007 with a license to kill has wowed film audiences for generations.
Six actors have taken on the legendary secret agent in the beloved James Bond film franchise, but which one was the best?
Film News Blitz’s David Bason lends his thoughts to the widely debated matter.
Film classics: Batman Begins, Heat & more - 5 classics celebrating an anniversary in 2025
It is always fun looking ahead when it comes to films; asking what’s coming out this year, or what directors are returning to our screens after a long absence.
On the other hand, it can certainly be just as fun to look back in time to celebrate previous years’ classics that maybe we had forgotten about.
So, with 2025 and 2026 looking to be huge years for the industry, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews takes a look back at five films celebrating big anniversaries this year.