‘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.
DCU news: ‘Superman Man of Tomorrow’ coming to cinemas in 2027
Fresh from successfully launching the new DCU, James Gunn has confirmed a Superman sequel, dubbed Man of Tomorrow, will be coming to cinemas in 2027.
The unexpected announcement means three ‘Super’ films in consecutive years will help propel Gunn’s comic book hero franchise forward.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence unpicks the ‘Super’ announcement.
Film News: The Rock receives huge standing ovation as ‘The Smashing Machine’ triumphs in Venice
Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson and Emily Blunt have teamed up for one of 2025’s most anticipated movies: The Smashing Machine.
Directed by Benny Safdie, remembered fondly for 2019’s Uncut Gems, The Smashing Machine premiered at the Venice Film Festival and left the audience stunned.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss the latest UFC flick.
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.
Horror films: Why ‘Weapons’ has taken cinemas by storm
Director Zach Cregger’s new horror film Weapons has exceeded fans' lofty expectations and proved to be a success at the box office.
Following its release on 8 August, the film has horror fans in a chokehold and has packed movie theatres across the country.
Film News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa hails the success of Weapons.
Film news: Daniel Day-Lewis returns from retirement, stars in his son’s film ‘Anemone’
Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the most iconic actors of all time.
With performances such as Daniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood, and Reynolds Woodcock in Phantom Thread, the 68-year-old amassed three Academy Awards prior to his retirement in 2017.
Nevertheless, it seems as though his son, Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut Anemone is enough to coax him back into the industry, reports Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
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: ⭐⭐⭐
Interview: From Newsnight to Netflix - Sam McAlister on the true story behind ‘Scoop’
Sam McAlister, one of the UK’s most compelling news presenters & correspondents, is the former BBC Newsnight producer who secured the now-infamous Prince Andrew interview — a moment that made global headlines.
Her extraordinary journey has leapt from the newsroom to the big screen, or rather, Netflix.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, she reveals the behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to one of the most explosive royal interviews in history.
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 news: John Krasinski set to return for ‘A Quiet Place Part III’
A Quiet Place first hit the big screen in 2018, with John Krasinski and Emily Blunt heading the cast of the Oscar-nominated horror drama.
A franchise was spawned, as actor/writer/director Krasinski created A Quiet Place Part II for a release in 2021, before handing the keys over to director Michael Sarnoski to craft 2024’s A Quiet Place: Day One.
Now, Krasinski is back in the director’s chair for A Quiet Place Part III, and Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to tell you what to expect.
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 interview: Billion-dollar producer Larry Kasanoff on risk, reinvention & creative leadership
From producing Terminator 2: Judgment Day to pioneering Mortal Kombat on the big screen, Larry Kasanoff is a name synonymous with bold, genre-defining filmmaking.
As one of the world’s leading creativity speakers, he has spent decades championing innovation, disruption and storytelling at scale — not only in Hollywood, but across business, technology and leadership.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, Larry shares why creative risk is essential in business, how to build cultures that foster innovation, and what today’s leaders can learn from a billion-dollar film career driven by passion, persistence, and a touch of madness.
James Bond news: ‘Peaky Blinders’ creator to write ‘better, stronger, and bolder’ 007
Amazon MGM has hired Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to pen the screenplay for the next James Bond film.
Knight will collaborate with world-renowned director Denis Villeneuve for Agent 007’s next outing.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence comments on Knight boarding the Bond express.
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 news: Early 2000s in its sequel era - The Devil’s wearing Prada again
Remakes have been the story of the film industry over the last 10 to 15 years.
But are the iconic, early 2000s dramedies making a return? This time, in sequel form.
After what will be exactly two decades, the long-awaited release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 is on the horizon. Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reports.
Box office news: Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores $218m global opening
It’s clear that Marvel Studios needs a win, and that could be happening courtesy of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which had a strong $200 million-plus opening weekend at the global box office.
After critical misfires and box office disappointments, a combination of star power and a reboot of a popular IP could be just the trick the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) was missing.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at this fantastic first step at the box office.
Horror news: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ trailer teases progression over first film
The highly anticipated trailer for the Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel dropped on July 24, exciting fans with what’s to come in December.
The cinematic sequel is based on the popular indie video game franchise of the same name,which was established in 2014 and is now worth around an impressive $1 billion.
Film News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa explains why this new trailer hints at an improvement over the previous Five Nights at Freddy’s film.