Film opinion: Tom Cruise has made an early launch in his 2027 Oscars bid
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Film opinion: Tom Cruise has made an early launch in his 2027 Oscars bid

Legendary Hollywood action hero Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar last Sunday at the 16th Annual Governors Awards.

A career spent in filmmaking was recognised by the Academy for an “incredible commitment to our film-making community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community".

But Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence believes this is the start of a long run-up to an outright Oscar in 2027.

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Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - 'Predator Badlands', ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Mummy 4’
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Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - 'Predator Badlands', ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Mummy 4’

On the latest episode of A Friendly Film Take, Predator: Badlands is put under the microscope while Dan Lawrence and Rhys Stacey talk about a variety of news topics.

A new Star Trek film, The Mummy 4 and DC rumours take centre stage.

And that’s not all this episode of the Film News Blitz podcast has to offer.

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Film opinion: ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is a crazy franchise conclusion
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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.

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Film opinion: Who could succeed Tom Cruise as the next great movie star?
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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.

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Film news: Why the BFI handed Tom Cruise its highest honour
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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.

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Film news: Mission: Impossible 8 Director claims someone ‘nearly had a heart attack’ watching the franchise’s craziest stunt yet
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Film news: Mission: Impossible 8 Director claims someone ‘nearly had a heart attack’ watching the franchise’s craziest stunt yet

Mission: Impossible will return this May with its eighth instalment and Director Christopher McQuarrie revealed a stunt in the feature almost prompted a heart attack during a small test screening.

Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews ponders what stunt could have warranted such a reaction.

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Film analysis: Top Gun - The emotional catharsis of those bonded through adrenaline and camaraderie
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Film analysis: Top Gun - The emotional catharsis of those bonded through adrenaline and camaraderie

An action, romance, and adventure film released in 1986 directed by Tony Scott under Paramount Pictures, Top Gun featured prominent figures such as Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, and situated itself amongst the most iconic films of its genre, whilst living in the minds of film heads all around the world, past and present. 

Film News Blitz analyses the narrative themes that make Top Gun a success.

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