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 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 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 opinion: Who could succeed Tom Cruise as the next great movie star?
Tom Cruise paid tribute to some of Hollywood's rising stars at the recent New York premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
After being labelled the “last great movie star,” Cruise instead turned the spotlight on the likes of Michael B. Jordan and Ana de Armas.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson delves into Cruise's movie star redentials and the next generation of actors that could follow in his hallowed footsteps.
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 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: ‘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 opinion: Do sequels ever truly live up to original features?
Nothing quite excites us movie fanatics like finding out our favourite movie is getting a sequel.
Whether it’s a follow-up to a childhood classic or a long-awaited next chapter in a blockbuster franchise, there’s an immediate buzz that fills Twitter feeds, fan forums, and group chats.
Film News Blitz explores the dynamics and talking points surrounding sequels and their original releases.
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 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: 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.
Film news: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman lead dazzling ensemble in ‘The Roses’
Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses teases a stellar ensemble in a twisted comedy.
A recently released trailer showcased Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a warring couple in what could be one of Autumn’s best releases.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson breaks down the trailer and amazing cast for The Roses.
James Bond betting tips: Who will be the next agent 007?
It’s been four years since Daniel Craig gave up his license to kill as James Bond.
A quiet period followed 2021’s No Time to Die, but Bond mania has ramped up since Amazon acquired creative control of the franchise this year.
With that in mind, Film News Blitz’s David Bason takes a look at the bookies’ favourites to succeed Craig as James Bond.
Star Wars news: Celebration Japan 2025 brings Ryan Gosling to a whole new galaxy
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 has officially come to a close, and it produced reams of sneak peeks and bombshells.
From Hayden Christensen returning, to Ryan Gosling’s first Star Wars role, 2026 onwards is an exciting time to be a fan of the saga.
Nevertheless, keeping track of all the announcements from the past few days is quite the task, so luckily Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to run you through it.
Film news: Iraq War veteran describes making Alex Garland's ‘Warfare’ as ‘therapeutic’
One of A24’s most recent releases, Warfare, has caught the attention of many in the world of cinema.
Its visceral, boots-on-the-ground depiction of the Second Gulf War feels somehow different to many other war films we see these days.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews delves into what makes it special.