‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘Caught Stealing’ review: Darren Aronofsky and Austin Butler deliver slick, sexy thriller
With an arsenal of hits from Requiem for a Dream to Black Swan, any Darren Aronofsky release is met with hot anticipation, and Caught Stealing is no different.
Starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz and Matt Smith, this tightly compact thriller delivers on multiple fronts.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence shares why this film was a refreshing breath of fresh air.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ tackles the best films of 2025, ‘Alien: Earth’, ‘Peacemaker’ & more
A Friendly Film Take, brought to you by Film News Blitz, is a brand new podcast that’s your home for friendly film discussions.
Episodes one and two feature co-founder Dan Lawrence and his fellow cinephile Rhys Stacey as they discuss a variety of film topics.
Both episodes are out now!
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: ⭐⭐⭐
‘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.
‘Superman’ review: Heart, hope and humanity delivered by James Gunn
James Gunn's Superman has finally premiered in theatres after much anticipation, and it delivers a powerful message of heart, hope, and humanity.
Gunn has successfully created a modern yet timeless superhero film that is sure to be cherished for years to come, thanks to its soul and sincerity.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh shares her review.
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: Why you should be watching ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’
2025 is shaping up to be a good year for the Predator film franchise, with not one but two releases for fans to enjoy.
The first has already arrived, via Disney+ and Hulu streaming services, titled Predator: Killer of Killers.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains why you should be watching this excellent addition to the Predator canon.
Film opinion: DreamWorks produces brilliantly faithful ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action remake
The general discourse surrounding this recent flurry of live-action remakes seems to always fall on either side of ‘This is exactly the same as the original; why did they even bother making it?’ or ‘The story has been completely changed; they’ve ruined it.’
This seems pessimistic all around.
But, as Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh explains, DreamWorks has stuck the landing with its live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.
Film opinion: ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is a crazy franchise conclusion
After 29 years, the Mission: Impossible franchise has, supposedly, come to an end with The Final Reckoning.
Tom Cruise’s final bow as IMF agent Ethan Hunt is a crazy, well-executed, perhaps excessive conclusion to a beloved action franchise.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason gives his account of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
Film reviews: Cameron Diaz is Back in Action with Jamie Foxx in predictable Netflix feature
After a decade out of the cinematic limelight, Cameron Diaz is back in action with Jamie Foxx in, you guessed it, Netflix’s Back in Action.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason gives his account.
Film opinion and Mufasa review: Cinema made chic with Everyman
Everyman Cinemas are redefining what it means to go to the movies in the UK.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reviews his first experience of the luxury cinema chain.