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The best films of the year (so far)

Outside of "good" or "bad," 2026's finest films have enough risk-taking creativity to restore your faith in movies

Salon

The best films of 2026 so far

Jessie Buckley is dug up to marry Christian Bale, while Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are the double act of the year in Steven Soderbergh’s dark comedy. Here’s our round up of movie magic from the last six months in the UK, in order of release

The Guardian - UK

The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (May 29–May 31)

From Nicolas Cage's first TV role to a Frankenstein reboot from Maggie Gyllenhaal, there's a whole load of great shows and movies to stream this week

Total Film

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U2 to honour Shane MacGowan on new tribute album

A tribute album titled 20th Century Paddy is set to be released on 13 November, honouring The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who passed away in 2023. The record will feature around 40 artists covering MacGowan's songs, celebrating his musical legacy. U2 has been confirmed to contribute to the album, performing…

The Independent UK

Now That The Bride! Is Finally On Streaming, I Need To Revive Our Discussion With The Cast About Christian Bale As Frankenstein's Monster

It's time to have this conversation.

Cinemablend

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more (May 23-24)

Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair,' 'The Bride!' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

Tom’s Guide

Mick Jagger's wrap party 'broken up by police after Italian mayor complains'

The 82-year-old was reportedly partying with the likes of Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 22)

A new Netflix show from Stranger Things creators' and The Bride! lead this week's packed lined-up of new streaming releases.

TechRadar

Maggie O’Farrell on how her many near-death experiences led to the writing of Hamnet: ‘Almost dying reconfigures you’

Author initially had hesitations about writing the screenplay for the Oscar-winning adaptation of her 2020 novel

The Independent UK

It’s Only Rock’n’Roll! Italian police called to Mick Jagger’s star-studded wrap party

Rock star was celebrating wrapping new film with co-stars Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor when police arrived to shut it down

The Independent UK

Mick Jagger to play Josh O’Connor’s father in new film from Alice Rohrwacher

The Rolling Stone will play a lighthouse keeper in Three Incestuous Sisters, joining a cast including Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley and Saoirse Ronan

The Guardian - UK

HBO Max is adding this unmissable gothic romance in May — here's why it should be at the top of your watchlist

The Bride! is coming to HBO Max on May 22 and I think you should give this underrated Frankenstein inspired movie a chance.

TechRadar

The Testament of Ann Lee to The Bride! The seven best films to watch on TV this week

Amanda Seyfried is astonishing in a fascinating musical about the Shaker sect, plus Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein remix turns the stupendous Jessie Buckley into a girl power punk

The Guardian - UK

Hamnet stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley reunite for 'outlaw romance'

Hamnet stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are reuniting onscreen for new movie Hold on to Your Angels which has been described as an "impossible love story" and an "outlaw romance".

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8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collection

April has been another great month for 4K Blu-rays, and I'm looking at 8 discs that could make a fine addition to your collection.

Woman & Home

Hair perfume is the extra step celebs do before a red carpet to smell luxe all night

Leave a trail of chic notes behind you with this simple fragrance layering trick that A-listers seem to love...

The Guardian - UK

Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley … who will be the next victim of the internet’s confected outrage?

They’re just the latest stars whose banal pronouncements have triggered a wave of controversy. Surely no one, in their heart of hearts, cares that much, says freelance journalist Elle Hunt

Evening Standard

A place in the sun: London's finest al fresco spots

Toast the start of terrace season at the capital’s best outdoor dining spaces, from laidback waterside pubs to the bougiest rooftops

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Marie Claire

Dakota Johnson's Slip Dress and Ballet Flats Outfit Automatically Looks More Luxe in Italy

She's the standard for international style.

Tom’s Guide

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock and more (April 7-13)

This week's slate of new streaming movies has been confirmed, and I'm rounding up the top picks on Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock and more.

Evening Standard

Could Sydney Sweeney be the new James Bond? Everything we know

Sweeney faced backlash last week from a Hollywood legend over her casting in the film veteran’s biopic

Tom’s Guide

I’ve seen 27 new movies in theaters in 2026 so far — here’s my 3 best (and 3 worst)

Now is a great time to take stock of 2026 at the movies so far, and after watching nearly 30 films at my local cinema, here's the best and worst.

TechRadar

I’m TechRadar’s 4K Blu-ray tester — here are the 4 new discs I’m most excited about reviewing in April 2026

April 2026 is set to be another month packed with great new 4K Blu-ray releases, so I've picked the top 4 I'm most looking forward to testing.

International Business Times UK

Search is Over For 007? No New James Bond, But Satire Post Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

A viral April Fool's post falsely claimed Jessie Buckley was cast as James Bond, exposing how speculation and satire collide in a franchise still in limbo.

Evening Standard

Has Jessie Buckley been cast as the next James Bond? Truth behind 007 reports

For a brief moment, it appeared that one of cinema’s most enduring casting questions had been settled

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