Film opinion: ‘Blink Twice’ and the importance of exposing exploitation amongst elite groups
With Jeffrey Epstein's island constantly in the news and the much-talked-about list associated with it, a film that sticks in the mind is Blink Twice.
Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice, is an incredibly memorable film.
Film News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen analyses the film and showcases the real-world importance of films like this.
Film opinion: ‘Trainspotting’ - 30 years on
Trainspotting is loved by both film fans and critics alike.
Showcasing the despair within the Edinburgh drug scene, the film shows grottiness and disgust in a way that, from a film fan's perspective, is beautiful.
Trainspotting megafan Nisha Cullen breaks down its legacy for Film News Blitz as we approach its 30th Anniversary.
Film opinion: ‘Dazed and Confused’ - nostalgia for a time you never lived
It seems that every year, there are new movies or TV shows set in decades past.
Richard Linklater's 1993 movie, Dazed and Confused, is no exception, and it was Film News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen’s personal introduction to films like this.
But what is this phenomenon? And why are young people so drawn to the past? Nisha explains…
Film opinion: News of ‘The Mummy 4’ with original cast warms my Millennial heart
Last week, after years of hopes and dreams, reports emerged that The Mummy 4 is in active development with original cast members Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
It marks another beautiful turn in the renaissance of Fraser and marks a franchise return for Weisz.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence hails this incredible development.
Film opinion: The top three dolly zoom shots of all-time
Sometimes called the Hitchcock zoom, or the Vertigo effect, the dolly zoom is an absolute staple of the film industry.
Involving the physical movement of the camera set-up, alongside contrasting zoom in or out of an object, this type of shot can lock us into emotion, character, or location on the big screen.
Famously, dolly zoom shots can define a movie, and emphasise the importance of certain moments, so Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to take you through three of the most iconic uses of the technique put to film.
Film opinion: Ranking WWE star actors Dave Bautista, The Rock, and John Cena
The last two decades have seen three WWE stars turn to acting in some of Hollywood’s biggest films.
Dave Bautista, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and John Cena have become as familiar in cinemas as they have in global wrestling arenas.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence debates who out of the trio is the best actor.
Films to fall for: Vanity Fair’s 20 most anticipated films for Autumn 2025
When you think of autumn, you think of cosying up on the couch, sipping a hot chocolate or even a pumpkin-spiced latte if you’re feeling fancy, and watching a good movie with the sound of the crisp fall wind blowing outside.
Now, thanks to Vanity Fair, we know the 20 films we must add to our watch list this season, drawing on what they believe have the most promise in the upcoming festivals.
Film News Blitz writer Evie Scroggie takes us through their choices.
Film review: Money or love? ‘Materialists’ has the answer
Celine Song’s Materialists is not the romantic comedy its glossy Y2K-inspired trailer suggests, writes Disha S. Charan for Film News Blitz.
Instead, it reveals itself as a sharp and often unsettling reflection on modern love, where money and status are never far from the conversation.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Film opinion: ‘Barbenheimer’ two years on - How the cinematic phenomenon shocked the film industry
July 21, 2023 was a day that will forever be etched in cinema history.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer were simultaneously released on the same day.
Film News Blitz’s Evie Scroggie explores the impact of the revolutionary double-feature event.
‘The Naked Gun’ review: Liam Neeson delivers a barrel-load of laughs
The Naked Gun is a rip-roaring comedy sequel/reboot starring action legend Liam Neeson.
Director Akiva Schaffer and Neeson pick up the baton from the comedy film trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, and comedy icon Leslie Nielsen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes that the new creative team effortlessly pick up where the original Naked Gun movies left off.
Film and TV news: What to watch this August - Shows and features
We all know that getting cosy in the evening and choosing something new to watch can seem daunting, especially considering the extreme commitment of a long-running TV series.
To make that process a little easier, here are seven recommendations - four TV shows and three films.
Film News Blitz’s Evie Scroggie looks at the current and upcoming films and TV shows to help you unwind in front of your screens.
Film opinion: ‘Fantastic Four’ antagonist Galactus creates a dilemma for MCU villains
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally here, with Sue Storm, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm & Johnny Storm charging back onto our screens for the first time since 2015’s much-criticised adaptation of the comic book favourite.
A decade ago, there were hordes of unhappy customers, but director Matt Shakman’s version has audiences around the world taken aback by the quality on show.
Despite having already raked in over $250 million at the box office, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews thinks that one glaring problem may have passed some by: Galactus.
Film opinion: ‘Dune’, ‘Prisoners’ and more — Five of the best from new Bond director Denis Villeneuve
Ever since Daniel Craig’s James Bond last departed our screens in 2021, fans all over the world have been waiting to hear who will take over the 007 mantle.
Cary Joji Fukunaga’s telling of Ian Fleming’s womanising British spy, No Time To Die, received largely positive reviews, and with a big shake-up on the cards, the revelation that it would be Denis Villeneuve tasked with directing the next installment, pleased many.
The French-Canadian has become one of the most revered film-makers in the modern era of film, and Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to guide you through the best of his filmography so far.
Film opinion: A swing back at ‘Happy Gilmore’
With Happy Gilmore 2 teed up for a July 25 release on Netflix, now is the perfect time to take a swing at the classic Adam Sandler original.
The beloved 1996 comedy is widely regarded as one of Sandler’s best, and has a global horde of fans.
After years of having missed out on this iconic flick, Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner gives his take.
Film opinion: Wes Anderson films aren’t style over substance — the style is the substance
The “Wes Anderson style” has practically become its own genre, with many social media trends emerging in its wake.
And with this visibility has come an old but persistent critique: that Anderson’s films are all surface, no soul.
But Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh begs to differ.
Film opinion: How ‘Wicked’ took the film industry by storm
Over the past seven months, Wicked has taken the film industry by storm - earning a total of $634.4 million at the worldwide box office, making history as the highest grossing adaptation of a Broadway musical ever.
It is a well deserved success, as it is easily one of the best musicals to have ever hit the big screen.
Film News Blitz’s Amelie da Costa discusses the worldwide box office success of Wicked.
F1 News: ‘F1: The Movie’ serves up spectacle over substance
It’s been a long time coming, but F1: The Movie is finally roaring through cinemas.
Brad Pitt and director Joseph Kosinski have delivered an immersive look into the world of Formula 1 Grand Prix racing.
However, as Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains, style is served over substance in F1: The Movie.
Film news: ‘James Bond’ reboot — Denis Villeneuve to direct, but who will wear the tux?
After much speculation, endless fan theories, and swirling rumours since Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 in No Time to Die (2021), the James Bond franchise has finally made its next big move.
Denis Villeneuve, the visionary director behind Dune, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049, has been tapped to direct the next 007 film.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh is here with all you need to know.
Film opinion: ‘28 Years Later’ is complex, imperfect, but bold
Set nearly three decades after the original outbreak, 28 Years Later explores a generation raised in the long shadow of infection.
Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland have reunited to bring this beloved British horror series back to the limelight, with a cast led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh delivers her review.
Film opinion: The superhero fatigue debate is missing the real problem
For years, Hollywood has pointed fingers at ‘superhero fatigue’ to explain waning interest in once-blockbuster franchises.
But the problem isn’t the oversaturation of the genre; it’s the lack of creative risk.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh explains why heroes aren’t bringing in the big numbers like they used to.