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Home Alone: Where are they now?

Classic Christmas movies are filling our screens at the moment, and they don't get much better than "˜Home Alone'. With 27 years having passed since the original film's release, and 25 since we last caught up with the McCallisters (and we're not counting the franchise's third and fourth outings, for …

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07/12/2017
Chris Smith
Christmas

What is the best Christmas movie?

What is the best Christmas movie of all time? It's a question that has taxed generations but now, thanks to the power of the internet, we may finally have the answer. We took 28 of the most popular Christmas films and used their scores on Rotten Tomatoes (both critics and …

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06/12/2017
Chris Smith

5 movies that are guaranteed to make you cry

As much as we love movies that make us laugh, there's a simple pleasure in a movie that moves you to tears. Sometimes you just need a good cry! We've compiled a list of movies that will have you sobbing like a baby. The Color Purple Adapted from Alice Walker's …

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30/11/2017
Laura Hamill
Adaptation

What is the best film adaptation ever? Here are some contenders.

Another blog post, another list of recommendations, but then again, that's why you're here. This time, let's talk adaptations. Taking an existing source material and adapting it to another form (be it book, cinema, radio, TV etc.). Obviously we are familiar with some adaptations such as the Harry Potter film …

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15/11/2017
Jack Monaghan

8 of the best directorial debuts

A lot rests on your first attempt at anything. When it comes to directing, it could make or break your career. The following films are some of the strongest debuts in history, and are must-watches for any fan of the big screen. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels "" Guy …

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08/11/2017
Laura Hamill

The highest grossing horror movie franchises

Halloween has easily become one of the best-loved holidays. There's nothing we love more than being scared by villains, aliens and ghouls on October 31! People rushed out in their millions to see the following movies, and the sequels that came with them. Jaws £601.35m The impact of the Jaws …

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31/10/2017
Laura Hamill