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items: Mother Mary soundtrack: Full list of songs performed by Anne Hathaway in new film
items: Colleen Hoover explains how Reminders of Him changed her perspective on adapting her novels
items: How a win for the delicate Sentimental Value would bring something totally fresh to the Oscars' 2026 best picture race
items: Reminders of Him soundtrack: Which songs feature in the new Colleen Hoover adaptation?
items: Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers talk Reminders of Him book-to-film changes: "You can’t get every detail from the book"
items: Reminders of Him review: A heartfelt but ordinary addition to the Colleen Hoover canon
items: The case for Sentimental Value to win Best Picture
items: Who will win Best Actress?
items: The Oscars completely snubbed the year's most daring film – and it doesn't make sense
items: The Testament of Ann Lee soundtrack: Full list of songs in Mona Fastvold's musical drama
items: The Testament of Ann Lee true story: How accurate is the historical musical?
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Mother Mary soundtrack: Full list of songs performed by Anne Hathaway in new film
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date: 2026-04-24T10:18:16.000Z
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description: The new psychological musical drama is made up of original songs written by the likes of Jack Antonoff and Charli xcx.
encoded: Mother Mary marks only the first of five leading roles for beloved Oscar-winning star Anne Hathaway set to debut in 2026 – and is perhaps one of her most distinctive roles to date. The film follows the titular Mother Mary (Hathaway) a world-renowned pop star on the brink of an emotional breakdown, who finds herself drawn back to her estranged ex-friend and fashion designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel). What begins as a less-than-friendly reunion quickly dissolves into a tale of trauma, love and resentment, complicated by some potentially mystical forces that may or may not be coming between the duo. Of course, a pop star is nothing without her music – and as such, Mother Mary is set to an atmospheric, dark pop soundtrack, with many of the film's tracks performed by Hathaway herself. If you've just watched Mother Mary and have found yourself intoxicated by those tracks – read on for the full rundown. Mother Mary soundtrack: Full list of songs in new Anne Hathaway film The Mother Mary: Greatest Hits album was released on 17 April 2026, and is made up of seven songs, all performed by Hathaway and written by the likes of Jack Antonoff, Charli xcx and FKA Twigs. You can find the full list of songs below: Holy Spirit Burial My Mouth Is Lonely For You Holy Spirit 2 Dark Cradle Blue Flame Cut Ties In the film, Hathaway's character is seen performing several songs from the album, including Burial and Holy Spirit. View oEmbed on the source website Who composed the Mother Mary score? The film's score was composed by Daniel Hart, an American musician who is a frequent collaborator of director David Lowery's, having also composed the music for A Ghost Story, The Green Knight and The Old Man and the Gun. View Green Video on the source website Mother Mary is now showing in UK cinemas. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Colleen Hoover explains how Reminders of Him changed her perspective on adapting her novels
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date: 2026-03-14T10:00:08.000Z
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description: Reminders of Him is Colleen Hoover's third adaptation in two years – and the bestselling author isn't slowing down any time soon.
encoded: Unless you've been living under a cultural rock for the last decade, chances are you've heard the name Colleen Hoover. The bestselling author is behind a large catalogue of beloved novels, which have sold more than 20 million books. Her massive surge in popularity primarily came from the BookTok community on TikTok, where her most popular novel, It Ends With Us, found itself a particularly devoted following. Two years ago, that book was the first of Hoover's to transition to the big screen – in a film starring Blake Lively and Brandon Sklenar. Since then, several more of Hoover's novels have been picked up by Hollywood studios, including last year's Regretting You, starring Allison Williams, Dave Franco and McKenna Grace, as well as the upcoming Verity, which is set to premiere later this year and will star Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway, alongside Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. Out of all of Hoover's adaptations so far, however, it is the most recent, Reminders of Him, in which she has had the most direct involvement. Acting as an executive producer on the film, Hoover was present on set throughout filming, and was thus able to watch the cast bring her beloved characters to life while also giving her input on different aspects of the film. Speaking exclusively to Radio Times, Hoover explained that being so present on the Reminders of Him set changed her approach to adapting her own work to the big screen, and remarked that it completely remodelled the way she sees filmmaking. "Oh man, this one was completely different," she said, "Like, I actually got to be on set for this one the whole time, and in pre-production. And we'd be in the editing room. It was a whole different experience. "And just being able to see it all come to life, and the hard work that goes into it. I don't think I'll ever look at filmmaking the same way again." Reminders of Him stars Maika Monroe in the lead role as Kenna Rowan, a woman recently released from prison who returns home to c…

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How a win for the delicate Sentimental Value would bring something totally fresh to the Oscars' 2026 best picture race
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date: 2026-03-13T17:00:05.000Z
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description: With nine nominations and some of the finest performances of the year, this fine Norwegian family drama is more than worthy of the top prize.
encoded: "But we didn't have the same childhood. I had you.” Spoken by Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas’s Agnes in Sentimental Value, these 10 words are some of the most affecting in any film from 2025. It's a line that encapsulates the reason that the film has been nominated for nine awards in this year’s Oscars race – one that perfectly and poignantly captures the antithetical yet remarkable relationship between sisters. Renate Reinsve’s Nora, brown-eyed and teary, cradles the gentle form of the younger sister she has spent a lifetime loving, attempting to compensate for the affection withheld by their father and wondering why Agnes didn’t end up as fractured as she did. It’s a seismic moment – and one that any viewer of the 133-minute feature would cite as a standout. That scene alone feels worthy of an award. Of all the films nominated for best picture this year, it’s clear that Sentimental Value possesses the most heart – and for that reason, it deserves to win. Following his acclaimed drama The Worst Person in the World (arguably a 2022 best picture snub itself), Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier has returned with an even more assured character study in the form of Sentimental Value, once again centred on a performance by the astonishing Renate Reinsve. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/SentimentalValue32Renate-ReinsveAnders-DanielsenLiePhotoKasper-Tuxen-Andersen-2dd7ea4-e1772533480422.jpg" width="3230" height="2150" alt="Renate Reinsve as Nora in Sentimental Value, laying down in a bed, with covers pulled over her, smiling." title="SentimentalValue_32_Renate-Reinsve_Anders-Danielsen_Lie_Photo_Kasper-Tuxen-Andersen" /> This time, she’s Nora Borg – a 30-something theatre actress whose adult identity has been painfully marred by her relationship with her estranged father Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), an acclaimed film director. When Gustav offers Nora a part in his new film, her historic resentment of him begins to resurface. What soon unf…

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Reminders of Him soundtrack: Which songs feature in the new Colleen Hoover adaptation?
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date: 2026-03-13T12:55:00.000Z
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description: The new film, starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, has just arrived in cinemas.
encoded: Music plays a major role in Reminders of Him, the romantic drama which has just arrived in cinemas, based on the book of the same name by Colleen Hoover. It's important not only to characters on the screen, but also for lead Maika Monroe, for whom "music has always been important in forming characters," as she explained to Radio Times. In the film, Kenna Rowan (Monroe) has a complex relationship with music – which she initially considers too upsetting to listen to. Over the course of the story, though, as Kenna's life begins to change, so does her connection with music. "I very much understood her struggle with it, because I think the power of music is that it can bring you back to a moment, and certain lyrics can really infiltrate your body," Monroe said. "It was interesting to play with that." Alongside Monroe and Tyriq Withers – who plays Ledger – the film also has a role for Grammy-award winning country artist Lainey Wilson, who plays Amy, Kenna's friend and co-worker. Naturally, then, the film is supported by a lively soundtrack made up predominantly of country music tracks – including a brand new song from Noah Cyrus. So, if you also found yourself tapping your feet in the cinema as you watched – read on for all the songs we know that feature in the romance flick. Reminders of Him soundtrack: Which songs feature in the new Colleen Hoover adaptation? You can find the songs featured in Reminders of Him below. We will update this list as the full tracklist is confirmed. Ordinary by Alex Warren The Night We Met by Lord Huron and Allison Ponthier Light Over the Hill by Noah Cyrus Yellow by Morgan Harper-Jones While speaking to Radio Times (below), Maika Monroe also revealed that Lilac Wine by Nina Simone was particularly important to her while getting to grips with her character. So, if you really want to get into the mind of Kenna Rowan – why not give that a listen, too? View Green Video on the source website Reminders of Him score The Reminders of Him score was c…

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Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers talk Reminders of Him book-to-film changes: "You can’t get every detail from the book"
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date: 2026-03-12T11:06:41.000Z
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description: "I think the best parts did make the film."
encoded: As with all literary adaptations, some deviation from the source material is practically inevitable – for better or for worse. Only last month, the response to Emerald Fennell's take on Wuthering Heights proved how quickly straying from the source can provoke some serious discourse among fans of the original text. Reminders of Him, the new romantic drama set for release this week, has been adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name by wildly popular author Colleen Hoover. The book is one of Hoover's most beloved, having sold over 6 million copies in the US alone. The film marks the third adaptation of her literary canon, with a fourth, Verity, set to debut in October later this year. The story follows Kenna (played by Longlegs's Maika Monroe), who has just been released from prison following a traumatic incident. Upon her return, Kenna sets out on a path towards forgiveness, while also trying to reconnect with her daughter, Diem (Zoe Kosovic), who she has never met, and navigating a budding relationship with Ledger (Tyriq Withers), a local bar owner with ties of his own to Kenna's past. While Reminders of Him is certainly a faithful adaptation of the source material – as Monroe previously told Radio Times when the film's trailer was released, "My gut is that the fans will be happy" – the very nature of adapting a film from a book meant that some things had to be tweaked, specifically in the way the relationship between Kenna and Ledger initially unfolds. When speaking exclusively to Radio Times, leads Monroe and Withers discussed adapting the book from its source, and the tweaks that had to be made. "I think that the superpower of book-to-screen adaptations is not really holding on tight to everything," said Withers, "And knowing that the best parts did make the screen. And when you're making a different form of media, you can't get every detail from the book." "But yeah, I think the best parts did make the film," he added. Monroe has long been vocal about…

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Reminders of Him review: A heartfelt but ordinary addition to the Colleen Hoover canon
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date: 2026-03-11T17:01:28.000Z
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description: A largely run-of-the-mill romantic drama – but not without its charms.
encoded: Colleen Hoover’s third book adaptation probably isn't anything that we weren’t expecting. Directed by Vanessa Caswill, Reminders of Him has all the everyday, hallmark features of the constantly expanding Hooververse – a great cast, a light tug on the heartstrings and enough cheesiness to clog the arteries. Reminders of Him puts the usually blood-soaked Maika Monroe in a role far removed from the laboured-breathing, scream queen territory she’s usually found. This time around, she plays Kenna Rowan, a young woman who has recently been released from prison following an unthinkable, tragic mistake involving her boyfriend Scotty (Rudy Pankow). She returns to town hoping for a chance at redemption and, most importantly, to be reunited with the daughter she barely knows. Though Hoover has previously mentioned she deliberately set the story in an ambiguous location – if the guitar strumming, country-infused soundtrack is anything to go by, we appear to be in a small town somewhere in a southern state. And if that didn’t quite make it clear, there’s also a debut film role for Grammy award-winning country artist and Yellowstone alum Lainey Wilson, who pops up in a handful of welcome scenes as Kenna’s friend Amy to remind us Kenna may in fact have a Heart Like a Truck. The film’s cast is perhaps its greatest saving grace. Monroe is, expectedly, a natural fit for Kenna. With so much tragedy in Kenna’s past, Monroe draws on her horror pedigree to weave threads of tension and sympathy into a performance that without her would likely not have commanded quite as much attention. Monroe has long had a knack for stealing the screen, and here she manages to elevate the occasional early noughties, straight-to-DVD energy of the film with some natural charisma. Meanwhile, Withers offers a spin of the ‘rough-around-the-edges-but-still-a-nice-guy’ archetype in the form of Ledger, the bar owner Kenna finds herself involved with. Previously best known for his leading role in Justin Tipping’s…

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The case for Sentimental Value to win Best Picture
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description: With nine nominations and some of the finest performances of the year, this fine Norwegian family drama is more than worthy of the top prize.
encoded: Sentimental Value is available to watch on MUBI and in cinemas. Add it to your watchlist Warning: The following contains spoilers for the film Sentimental Value. "But we didn't have the same childhood. I had you.” Spoken by Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas’s Agnes in Sentimental Value, these 10 words are some of the most affecting in any film from 2025. It's a line that encapsulates the reason that the film has been nominated for nine awards in this year’s Oscars race – one that perfectly and poignantly captures the antithetical yet remarkable relationship between sisters. Renate Reinsve’s Nora, brown-eyed and teary, cradles the gentle form of the younger sister she has spent a lifetime loving, attempting to compensate for the affection withheld by their father and wondering why Agnes didn’t end up as fractured as she did. It’s a seismic moment – and one that any viewer of the 133-minute feature would cite as a standout. That scene alone feels worthy of an award. View Green Video on the source website Of all the films nominated for best picture this year, it’s clear that Sentimental Value possesses the most heart – and for that reason, it deserves to win. Following his acclaimed drama The Worst Person in the World (arguably a 2022 best picture snub itself), Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier has returned with an even more assured character study in the form of Sentimental Value, once again centred on a performance by the astonishing Renate Reinsve. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/SentimentalValue32Renate-ReinsveAnders-DanielsenLiePhotoKasper-Tuxen-Andersen-2dd7ea4-e1772533480422.jpg" width="3230" height="2150" alt="Renate Reinsve as Nora in Sentimental Value, laying down in a bed, with covers pulled over her, smiling." title="SentimentalValue_32_Renate-Reinsve_Anders-Danielsen_Lie_Photo_Kasper-Tuxen-Andersen" /> This time, she’s Nora Borg – a 30-something theatre actress whose adult identity has been painfully marred by her relatio…

Who will win Best Actress?
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description: Hamnet's Jessie Buckley might have history on her side – but with a line-up as strong as this, nothing is guaranteed.
encoded: Despite some truly astonishing snubs (how this won’t be Amanda Seyfried’s year is criminal), the best actress category is arguably the most stacked of this year’s Oscars cycle. From grieving mothers and troubled eldest daughters to potential aliens, the category is brimming with power. Even so, it seems that there is one clear frontrunner: Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley. Now a two-time nominee following her nod for 2021 drama The Lost Daughter, the Irish actress has received enormous acclaim for her role as Agnes, William Shakespeare’s wife, in Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel. Emotionally raw and completely devastating, Buckley’s rich performance as a woman living through unimaginable tragedy is exactly the kind the Academy favours. Already the recipient of all the major awards preceding Oscars night – the Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice, Bafta and Actor Award – history dictates that Buckley will almost certainly win, with no lead actress ever having failed to take home an Oscar after winning all four. Still, there could be a glimmer of hope left for Rose Byrne. Earning her first ever nomination in her versatile, three decade-long career, Byrne is at her very best in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, where she plays Linda, a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown under the pressure of raising an unwell daughter with an absent husband and tumultuous job. Byrne’s anxiety is palpable across the 113-minutes, filmed predominantly with claustrophobic close-ups that allow the audience to capture the complete emotional texture of its protagonist. Byrne is ferocious and sympathetic – folding in threads of humour with her strong comedic chops. Should Buckley somehow manage to stumble on the big night, it’s probable that Byrne will be next in line, especially considering her Golden Globe win earlier this season. And then there’s the return of Emma Stone, whose near-annual nominations seem inevitable at this point. This year marks Stone’s fifth nod – and it’s for one of…

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The Oscars completely snubbed the year's most daring film – and it doesn't make sense
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description: There's just one problem with this year's Oscar nominations...
encoded: Add The Testament of Ann Lee to your watchlist Every Oscars season, us film fans are met with the inevitable snubs: from films of certain genres not being considered serious enough, to quiet, brilliant performances being dropped in favour of louder ones that sit within the rigid framework of what the Academy considers 'worthy'. Of course, we’re also then often met by the rogue choices that leave everyone blinking in disbelief at their television screens. (I, for one, received a few surprised texts when one certain Best Picture nominee was read out this afternoon…). This year, however, one particular snub has stuck out like a sore thumb – Mona Fastvold’s The Testament of Ann Lee. And not only was Ann Lee snubbed – it was completely ignored from the nominations list, with its name not falling under a single category in this year’s slate. That’s right. Daniel Blumburg’s staggering, hypnotic score (which I actually have on in the background while writing this) was erased; Woman Clothed by the Sun, one of the most angelic original songs of the year (I challenge anyone to listen to it and try to tell me it’s inferior to any of the five nominees) was blanked, Fastvold’s writing and brilliant direction were both nowhere to be seen. Not even Best Actress, which once seemed the only category Ann Lee could get a look in, served plaudits. It is that latter snub for Best Actress that perhaps is the most shocking. Until about a month ago, Amanda Seyfried receiving an Oscar nomination for pouring her entire heart and soul into playing Mother Ann Lee felt almost inevitable. And yes, while the Best Actress category is undoubtedly stacked this year, Seyfried’s Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe nominations had me convinced that her flawless performance as the founding leader of the Shaker movement would get at least a small nod. To be clear, The Testament of Ann Lee isn’t some kind of niche, underground film that only four of your biggest cinephile friends have seen (not that obscurity…

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The Testament of Ann Lee soundtrack: Full list of songs in Mona Fastvold's musical drama
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description: The film's score blends original compositions with reimagined Shaker hymns.
encoded: For her epic musical drama The Testament of Ann Lee, writer-director Mona Fastvold recruited Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg to forge the soundtrack, after his acclaimed work on her previous films, The Brutalist and The World to Come. The astonishing film itself traces the life of the Manchester-born Ann Lee (Amanda Seyfried), the founding leader of the Shaker movement, a denomination of Christianity that prioritised celibacy, pacifism, community and equality, and whose worship was characterised by song and dance, which they believed was a medium to dispel sin and evil. The earliest Shaker songs were composed in the 1780s, and included very few actual words until the 1800s, when the Shakers added text and wrote hymns and anthems. Blumberg drew a large amount of inspiration from such Shakers hymns, of which there are thousands, and enlisted the likes of avant-garde improvisational singers Phil Minton, Maggie Nicols and Shelley Hirsch to help bring the 33 tracks to their final form. The soundtrack also features the vocals of Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie and other cast members. Speaking of the soundtrack's formation, lead actress Seyfried explained: "I think [Daniel Blumberg] wanted to create some original music within the movie. At first, I think everybody’s a bit intimidated by that, because we were using real Shaker hymns that were written back from the 18th century on, and they’re beautiful, but they’re very simple. "And he needed to create a world around it, and the world needed to flow in and out of these scenes, and it needed to feel cohesive and musical, but not too musical. It needed to feel organic." Read on for the full soundtrack of The Testament of Ann Lee. The Testament of Ann Lee soundtrack: Full list of songs in Amanda Seyfried-starring historical musical Below, you can find the full soundtrack of The Testament of Ann Lee, with all songs composed by Daniel Blumberg. The Testament of Ann Lee performed by Daniel Blumberg and Thomasin …

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The Testament of Ann Lee true story: How accurate is the historical musical?
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date: 2026-02-27T09:00:03.000Z
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description: The astonishing life of Shaker founder Ann Lee has arrived on UK shores – but how accurate is the epic film?
encoded: It’s unlikely that many knew much about the story of the Shaker movement past their distinctive architecture and furniture prior to watching Mona Fastvold’s historical, musical drama, The Testament of Ann Lee, which this week finally arrives in UK cinemas after premiering overseas in the US at the end of 2025. Fastvold first came across the incredible story of the Shakers and their founding leader, Ann Lee, after she discovered a Shaker hymn while wrapping up her 2020 period drama, The World to Come. From there, she went on to immerse herself in one of the most radical yet unexplored periods of American history. The project, however, was not an easy sell, with Fastvold initially struggling to get it made due to little interest from the industry, and studios wary of backing such an audacious feat. What emerged, though, is a modern masterpiece – anchored by Amanda Seyfried's stunning lead performance as Ann Lee. But, this is very much an ensemble effort, supported by Daniel Blumberg's monumental reworking of Shaker hymns and Celia Rowlson-Hall's choreography, creating a dynamic work of visceral cinema — especially considering its modest $10 million budget. Fastvold has described the film as a "speculative retelling" of Ann Lee's life, elegantly tracing the Shaker leader from her early beginnings in Manchester, England, to her belief in divine expression, her embrace of song and dance, and her pacifist response to those who opposed her progressive ideals. "I was just truly fascinated that there was this woman with these radical ideas and that it was part of American history," Fastvold told the BBC. So, if you’re wondering how closely the events of the film follow the real life of Mother Ann, keep reading. The Testament of Ann Lee true story Ann Lee was born in Manchester on 29 February 1736, and was the second in a family of eight children, including five boys and three girls. Her father was a blacksmith named John, though little is known about her mother, who is playe…

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100 Nights of Hero director Julia Jackman talks queering the fairytale and the impact of casting Charli xcx
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description: Julia Jackman discusses her casting process, visual approaches and reimagining fantasy as 100 Nights of Hero arrives in the UK.
encoded: Prior to creating 100 Nights of Hero, Alberta-born writer-director Julia Jackman had predominantly worked on short films. In 2023, she directed her first feature-length piece Bonus Track, a coming-of-age romance penned by actor Josh O'Connor. While that was a teen love story set in the early noughties, Jackman's latest film takes on brand new reins in the form of a playful, fantasy-romance period piece. The film is an adaptation of the graphic novel The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg – itself based on the Middle Eastern folktale One Thousand and One Nights. It follows the story a young woman named Cherry after her avoidant husband Jerome decides to test her by leaving her for a hundred nights with his mischievous friend Manfred. 90 minutes of technicolour chaos, storytelling and desire soon unfolds between Cherry, Manfred and Cherry's maid – the titular Hero. Almost a decade after being recommended the novel by a friend, Jackman assembled a spectacularly unique cast – from the likes of Princess Diana alum Emma Corrin and modern-day scream queen Maika Monroe, to contemporary heartthrob Nicholas Galitzine and brat summer architect Charli xcx (which was actually released during filming, if you recall Galitzine doing the Apple dance). Alongside some stunning locations – such as Knebworth House in Hertfordshire – brought to life by cinematographer Xenia Patricia, and a soundtrack penned by Olivia Coates, Jackman curated a whimsical gem of a film, which is finally arriving on UK shores this week. Just as it arrives in cinemas, we managed to catch up with Jackman to discuss everything from her eclectic casting choices to the adaptation's exciting visual approach. I've read that you were first introduced to the graphic novel after a friend introduced you to it. Was there a specific part of the novel that you were most drawn to, initially? I think I was quite drawn to the fairytale elements. Definitely. It's rare to see a queer fairytale. And I was definitely…

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Imogen Poots talks trust, transformation and the female body in Kristen Stewart's directorial debut
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subject: Interview
description: Imogen Poots reflects on collaborating with Kristen Stewart for her debut feature, The Chronology of Water.
encoded: "I feel quite homesick when I'm not doing projects which make sense to me," says Imogen Poots, reflecting on her role in The Chronology of Water, her latest starring role in which she is an exceptional force. The film itself is an adaptation of the memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch, a competitive swimmer-turned writer who, as Poots explains, "was dealt these cards and had to take responsibility for the problems that other people presented her with". The story recounts moments of Lidia's life in fragments, rawly examining some of the most striking, impactful and inspirational snapshots of her youth – occupied less with literally narrating Lidia's past than it is with reflecting on how she reclaims and transforms her experiences on paper. Poots initially found herself in the leading role after being sent the script, which she has previously described as looking more like a poem on the page rather than a conventional screenplay. Subsequently, she made an audition tape, and soon found herself meeting with first-time director Kristen Stewart, with whom she immediately connected with, "We both work very, very hard but also try to live our lives at a similar pace, in a similar way," she says. Given some of the heavy material the film engages with, a great deal of trust between lead actor and director was required. "I don't know how you would go about making this film without that level of trust and belief and, crucially, respect. I think that respect and trust go hand in hand," Poots explains. She speaks of her working relationship with Stewart with obvious admiration: "I need to let her direct. She needs to let me act. And that's just a cool place to be with someone. It doesn't always happen. And I also think as individuals it was a very kismet thing. It's sort of ineffable. It just is. "There was something about the two of us that, going about this, we knew we had this opportunity, didn't want to squander it in any way. But also weren't going to lose out becaus…

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Best films to help teach kids about climate change
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date: 2026-01-29T12:40:21.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Climate - Intentional focused content
description: We break down some of the most important films you can watch with your children to get them thinking about the future of our planet.
encoded: Climate change is something which will impact – or is already impacting – just about everyone in the world. But it can be tricky to know exactly how to introduce the many issues it causes to young kids, especially without overwhelming them. That's where cinema can be an especially handy tool. Over the years, a great number of movies aimed at younger viewers have tackled themes connected to the changing environment, and there are therefore bucketloads of options if you're looking to educate children in an accessible and – crucially – entertaining way. From Pixar's beloved 2008 film Wall-E to acclaimed 2024 movie The Wild Robot, animation has proved an especially great medium for exploring these issues, introducing a number of beloved characters and captivating stories that get to the heart of the matter without being too frghtening or didactic. With that in mind, below we’ve compiled a list of some of the best films to help introduce your kids to the ideas of climate change, sustainability and the environment.

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The Oscars completely snubbed the year's most daring film – and it doesn't make sense
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date: 2026-01-22T17:02:55.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Comment
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Oscars
subject: Review
description: Oscar nominations are out – there's just one problem...
encoded: Every Oscars season, us film fans are met with the inevitable snubs: from films of certain genres not being considered serious enough, to quiet, brilliant performances being dropped in favour of louder ones that sit within the rigid framework of what the Academy considers 'worthy'. Of course, we’re also then often met by the rogue choices that leave everyone blinking in disbelief at their television screens. (I, for one, received a few surprised texts when one certain Best Picture nominee was read out this afternoon…). This year, however, one particular snub has stuck out like a sore thumb – Mona Fastvold’s The Testament of Ann Lee. And not only was Ann Lee snubbed – it was completely ignored from the nominations list, with its name not falling under a single category in this year’s slate. That’s right. Daniel Blumburg’s staggering, hypnotic score (which I actually have on in the background while writing this) was erased; Woman Clothed by the Sun, one of the most angelic original songs of the year (I challenge anyone to listen to it and try to tell me it’s inferior to any of the five nominees) was blanked, Fastvold’s writing and brilliant direction were both nowhere to be seen. Not even Best Actress, which once seemed the only category Ann Lee could get a look in, served plaudits. It is that latter snub for Best Actress that perhaps is the most shocking. Until about a month ago, Amanda Seyfried receiving an Oscar nomination for pouring her entire heart and soul into playing Mother Ann Lee felt almost inevitable. And yes, while the Best Actress category is undoubtedly stacked this year, Seyfried’s Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe nominations had me convinced that her flawless performance as the founding leader of the Shaker movement would get at least a small nod. To be clear, The Testament of Ann Lee isn’t some kind of niche, underground film that only four of your biggest cinephile friends have seen (not that obscurity would have made its snub acceptable, but you g…

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The Housemaid movie sequel's future confirmed after Sydney Sweeney thriller is box office hit
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date: 2026-01-07T10:44:21.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: The Housemaid's Secret is on the way.
encoded: Get ready, Freida McFadden fans, because it looks like The Housemaid is set to get a sequel. Following the huge box-office success of the first film, which debuted in December last year, Lionsgate has greenlit a follow-up, based on the second novel in McFadden's Housemaid series, The Housemaid's Secret. The first film followed Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney), a recently released ex-con who begins working as a live-in housemaid for Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar) – but soon discovers a darker web of secrets behind their perfect facade. The film was a major hit for Lionsgate, making over $75 million domestically in its first 17 days of release and taking in $133 million worldwide. According to Deadline, the sequel has been in development for several months, with Sydney Sweeney and Michele Morrone set to return as Millie and mysterious groundskeeper Enzo, respectively. Director Paul Feig is also set to helm the follow-up, from a script once again written by Rebecca Sonnenshine. McFadden will also serve as an executive producer on the project. View Green Video on the source website Announcing the news, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson said: "It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly – and audibly – to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience of The Housemaid and want to know what happens next. “We believed in these stories from the very beginning, and we are beyond excited to bring the next chapter of Millie’s story to life on-screen in collaboration with our outstanding creative partners Todd, Paul, Laura, Carly, Alex, and Sydney. "The Housemaid’s Secret is another wildly thrilling book in Freida's series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing and riotous moviegoing experience." Read more: Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney gives update on season 3 Sydney Sweeney and Ben Fost…

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Stranger Things bosses "not trying to shock" with "surprising" finale as they address Steve's fate
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date: 2025-12-28T12:36:45.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: The finale is set to be released on New Year's Day in the UK.
encoded: There's only one episode of Stranger Things left, and creators Matt and Ross Duffer have teased how things could wrap up for the Hawkins kids. Fans have recently been speculating about a certain trailer in which Steve (Joe Keery) says to Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) that he is ready to die. And, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the Duffer brothers responded to such speculation. "People are always worried about Steve," said Ross. "It doesn’t matter. We could have put nothing in the trailer and people would still be freaked out about Steve," added Matt. When asked about how worried fans should be about the fate of their favourite characters, including Steve and Hopper (David Harbour), Matt said: "It’s not Game of Thrones. We’re not in Westeros. "I love Game of Thrones, but it’s just a very different type of show than that. There’s not going to be a Red Wedding situation. "I think some things happen in the finale that are very surprising, but we’re not trying to shock or upset anyone. I hope by the time people get to the end of the finale that it just feels like there’s something inevitable about what happens, and that it doesn’t feel painful but feels satisfying." He continued: "We’ll see. But as for Steve’s fate. I don’t know. I can’t say. It would be the next logical step. He keeps getting beaten up more and more. The only way we could take it further is death." Read more: Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 ending explained: What actually IS the Upside Down? Stranger Things creators confirm what actually just happened with Nancy and Jonathan The finale, which is set to air on New Year's Eve in the US and the following morning in the UK, will see the kids of Hawkins preparing for one last showdown with Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), as they try to destroy his "ultimate plan" to reshape the world using twelve children he considers the "perfect vessels". With the stakes higher than ever, there could be serious consequences for several fan favourites. So, will Steve be saf…

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Pluribus season 2 gets release update from series creator – and it's not good news
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date: 2025-12-28T12:08:34.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: "We're working on it."
encoded: With acclaimed sci-fi series Pluribus having now wrapped up its first season on Apple TV, creator Vince Gilligan has addressed when we might expect the second season to be released – and it seems like fans could have quite the wait on their hands. The series has emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year, having earned two nominations at the Golden Globe awards, and follows follows novelist Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), the seemingly sole survivor of an alien virus that transforms the rest of humanity into a hive mind. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about the progress of season 2, Gilligan admitted that development is moving slowly. He explained: "We're working on it. It takes us a while. I would love to go faster if I could." Executive producer of Pluribus, Gordon Smith, added: “You know how on a timeline, there's usually an arrow that points towards infinity? "Well, I think we're on the arrow somewhere.” At present, there is no set start date for filming on season 2. According to Forbes, production isn't set to begin until at least spring of 2026, meaning there will likely be a significant gap between the two seasons. The possibility of a lengthy wait for the second season might not prove that surprising for fans, with long hiatuses between seasons of television becoming increasingly common – often due to high expenses and overlapping cast schedules. Recently, Gilligan also spoke to RadioTimes.com about the pressure of following up his acclaimed shows Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul with a completely new project. He explained: "I'm very much feeling the pressure. It would have been safer doing something else in the Breaking Bad universe. "And I was tempted, because I love that world so much. I loved writing for Walter White. Read more: Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn reacts to shocking finale twist: "I wanted to throw up" Pluribus ending explained: Cast break down every twist and reveal "But I just wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't necessarily a one-trick …

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Brigitte Bardot, French film legend and activist, dies aged 91
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date: 2025-12-28T10:27:40.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: The news was announced today (Sunday 28th December) by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.
encoded: French screen legend-turned activist Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91, it has been announced. Today (Sunday 28th December), the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced in a statement sent to Agence France-Presse: "The Brigitte Bardot foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation." As of yet, further details surrounding Bardot's death have not been announced. Born in 1934 in Paris, Bardot – also often referred to by her initials BB – rose to international stardom in 1956, with the film And God Created Woman, where she played Juliette, a hedonistic 18-year-old orphan living in 1956 San Tropez. This film made Bardot an international sensation, pushing the boundaries of the representation of sexuality in American cinema and earning Bardot sex symbol status. Over the next two decades, Bardot became one of the most famous faces in European cinema. She went on to star in 1960's The Truth, which earned her a David di Donatello Best Foreign Actress Award, Le Mépris/Contempt (1963), Viva Maria! (1965), for which she was nominated for a BAFTA, Two Weeks in September (1967), Women/The Vixen (1969), The Legend of Frenchie King (1971) and many more. In total, Bardot appeared in over 45 films before her retirement. Alongside her screen career, Bardot also found success as a singer, recording more than 60 songs. Most of the songs she recorded were in collaboration with with Serge Gainsbourg, Bob Zagury and Sacha Distel. In the early 1970s, Bardot announced her retirement from acting and instead moved into the political sphere, with her primary focus becoming animal rights. She created the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, and was a major opponent of the consumption of horse meat. She was a member of the Global 500 Roll of Honour of the United Nations Environment Programme and…

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Scarlett Moffatt reveals why she'll "probably never" appear on Strictly's main series after Christmas win
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date: 2025-12-28T10:20:01.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: "Getting to be part of the Christmas special means everything to me."
encoded: Having now lifted the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball on Christmas day alongside Vito Coppola, reality star Scarlett Moffatt has opened up about why she is unlikely to ever appear on the main edition of the beloved BBC dancing show. The dancing pair emerged victorious on Christmas Day, performing a Cha Cha to Cher's DJ Play a Christmas Song which received a perfect score of 40 from the judges, as well as topping the vote from the studio audience. Just days before her win, Moffatt took to Instagram to share a heartfelt video to her fans, showing some of her favourite dance moments from her childhood, as well as behind-the-scenes moments from rehearsals and her time on the Strictly set. In her caption, Moffatt explained that her dancing background would likely prevent her from appearing on the main version of the series. She wrote: "I know I’ll probably never get to dance on the main Strictly series because of my past dance experience when I was a little girl so getting to be part of the Christmas special means everything to me. "School wasn’t always easy for me, but dance was my safe place. It’s where I found my people, where I felt happiest, and where I could just be me." While not an official rule, fans of Strictly will know that contestants with extensive dance experience are often not featured on the main show, as to keep the competition fair. However, some celebrities with prior theatre experience have competed on the show, such as Lewis Cope and Layton Williams. The former Gogglebox star went on to reflect on how much she had enjoyed her experience dancing on Strictly, adding: "Dancing on the Strictly Christmas Special, on Christmas Day, feels like a true bucket-list moment — one of those wishes you make quietly and never really expect to come true. Read more: Robert Webb reveals why he's not competing in the Peep Show Bake Off special with Olivia Colman and David Mitchell Love Is Blind UK casting producer reveals efforts to bring everyone’s love stories to t…

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The Housemaid ending explained: Does it differ from the book?
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date: 2025-12-23T15:22:39.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
description: A house isn't always a home – especially in The Housemaid. Let's break down that twist.
encoded: *Warning: Full spoilers for The Housemaid ahead* The film adaptation of Freida McFadden's best-selling novel The Housemaid has finally landed in cinemas – and with a star-studded cast including Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, and a four-star review from RadioTimes.com ourselves, it's safe to say anticipation for the psychological thriller has been high. Following the events after ex-con Millie Calloway (Sweeney) is hired to work as a live-in housemaid for Nina Winchester (Seyfried) and her husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar), it soon becomes clear that something isn't quite right in the Winchester home. So, what's really been going on in that house? And does Millie make it out alive? Read on for your full breakdown of the intense final scenes of The Housemaid – but be warned, non-book readers, for there are major spoilers ahead. The Housemaid ending explained Across the entire first half of The Housemaid, we’re led to believe that Nina Winchester is at least slightly unhinged – from destroying her own kitchen to forgetting entire conversations, and generally making Millie Calloway’s new life hell. By the time Andrew decides he wants to leave her for Millie, we’ve also learned that she spent time in a psychiatric hospital for attempting to drown her own daughter. So – what’s really going on with Nina? Is she unstable? Does she just despise Millie for coming in and replacing her role in Andrew’s life? No. Of course not! In reality, Nina is a survivor – and a very good actress. She’s been faking everything – the tantrums, the short-term memory, the lot. And following a spectacular screaming-that-turns-into-laughing scene (an elite cinematic trope) from Amanda Seyfried, Nina drives to a hotel, pops open a bottle of champagne and launches into a monologue that reveals the entire truth behind her facade. As it turns out, Andrew Winchester isn’t such a nice guy after all (to be honest, that became pretty obvious when he left his wife after five minutes for the girl she hi…

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The Housemaid cast: Who stars in new thriller alongside Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried?
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date: 2025-12-17T17:31:31.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
description: It's finally time to step inside the home of the Winchesters.
encoded: There is perhaps no better way to spend the festive season this year than sitting down to watch The Housemaid – which is arriving in UK cinemas later this month. The film follows Millie Calloway, a young woman who takes a job as a live-in housemaid for Nina and Andrew Winchester, a wealthy couple who Millie quickly begins to suspect have something darker lurking behind their picture-perfect surface. The hotly-anticipated film is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Freida McFadden and boasts a very impressive cast, which includes the likes of Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. So, if you're wondering who's who in The Housemaid – here's everything you need to know. The Housemaid cast: Who stars alongside Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried? You can find a full list of all the main players in The Housemaid below. Sydney Sweeney as Wilhelmina 'Millie' Calloway Amanda Seyfried as Nina Winchester Brandon Sklenar as Andrew Winchester Indiana Elle as Cecelia 'Cece' Winchester Michele Morrone as Enzo Elizabeth Perkins as Evelyn Winchester Megan Ferguson as Jilianne Ellen Tamaki as Patrice Sydney Sweeney plays Millie Calloway Who is Millie Calloway? Millie is a young woman with a troubled past who is delighted when Nina Winchester offers her a job as a live-in housemaid. What else has Sydney Sweeney been in? Sweeney is best known for playing Cassie Howard in HBO teen drama Euphoria, a role she will soon be reprising. She has also been seen in an eclectic range of films, including Reality, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Voyeurs, Eden, Madame Web, Immaculate, Anyone But You and Echo Valley. On TV, she has also had roles in Sharp Objects and The Handmaid's Tale. Earlier this year, she starred as iconic boxer Christy Martin in the biopic Christy. Amanda Seyfried plays Nina Winchester Who is Nina Winchester? Nina is the wealthy housewife who hires Millie to work in her house. Millie quickly begins to suspect that Nina harbours some dark secrets…

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Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster reveal how one Christy scene was "ruined" while filming
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date: 2025-11-28T08:00:44.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster shared how one particular tiny cast member derailed a moment on set.
encoded: Christy Martin's self-titled biopic Christy is now available to watch in UK cinemas several weeks after its US release, telling the inspiring and, at times, deeply harrowing story of Martin, who rose to boxing stardom in the '90s and early '00s – and does not shy away from depicting the most intense parts of Martin's life. Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney leads the cast, and gives a career-best performance as the titular boxer. She is joined by actor Ben Foster, who plays Christy's ex-husband James V Martin – who was convicted of the attempted second-degree murder of his wife in 2010. Among the film's gentler presences are Christy Martin's Pomeranian dogs – one first named Casey, and now, one named Champ – the latter of whom is often pictured with Martin at premieres and other public events. And it appears that the canine certainly made his presence known behind-the-scenes of Christy, as Sweeney and Foster shared in an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com. Foster recalled: "Christy and I didn't speak on set, and that's very appropriate. But I'll say that a beautiful backwards compliment was that she was nearby in a scene holding Champ, the real dog. "And when I walked in, the dog ruined the take by barking over [Sweeney's] dialogue. "And I was like, 'Oh okay, good. It's making people uncomfortable in the right ways'." Smiling, Sweeney added: "The dog knew." Sweeney herself also shared some of her memories working with the dog actor in the film and who, as it seems, had very little interest in stardom. "The dog did not wanna bond with anyone," Sweeney laughed. "This dog was not aware that the dog was in a movie. "Honestly, the shot when I'm like shadowboxing outside the trailer. We got so lucky that Casey stayed in frame, because the dog did not want to be in any scene, unfortunately. "Casey thought she was just there for more friends and just wanted to hang out." She also added: "I think the dog was the wrong gender. I can't pinpoint exactly, but I want to say the do…

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Christy director reveals why Sydney Sweeney was the right choice to play iconic boxer
type: item
date: 2025-11-12T10:31:48.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Christy Martin is one of the most influential female boxers of all time – and Sydney Sweeney is taking on her legacy for a new biopic.
encoded: Christy Martin's story is one that seems to have been patiently waiting to be told – and now, with the release of biopic Christy later this month, the time has come. The film follows Martin from her early years in West Virginia to her swift rise to the Boxing Hall of Fame, including her attempted murder at the hands of husband James V Martin. Sydney Sweeney – best known for her roles in Euphoria, The White Lotus and Madame Web, among many others – takes on the titular role. In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, Christy director and co-writer David Michôd and writer Mirrah Foulkes opened up about bringing Martin's story to the big screen, and why Sweeney was so right for the role. "There was something deeply exciting about the idea of Sydney Sweeney bringing [Christy] to life," Michôd said. "I'd seen what she could do as an actor and I knew that was going to be a massive journey to bring that character to life, it would be a massive journey for an actor." "And she was so up for it, which was great," Foulkes added. The duo went on to share their favourite moments of Sweeney's performance in the film, with both citing boxing sequences. Foulkes said: "I have one particular moment, which isn't a spoiler, which is quite early in the film, and it's when she has her first professional knockout in the ring. "And it's one of my favourite moments in the film. Sydney just does this sort of gorgeous, innocent, surprised smile, and it feels so of Christy – not Christy now, but Christy as a young woman – in terms of just this ball of excited energy, and shock that she's found something that she just happens to be so good at – knocking women out. "I remember seeing that on the day and going, 'there she is, there's Christy Martin.'" Read more: Sydney Sweeney stars in first look trailer for "sexy, seductive" film based on mammoth best-seller Sydney Sweeney details major body transformation for boxing biopic – gaining 30lbs for role Michôd echoed similar moments in the film, …

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Bugonia ending explained: Was Emma Stone's Michelle an alien all along?
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date: 2025-10-31T08:00:57.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
description: Put on your tinfoil hats – it's time to unpack Bugonia's final twist.
encoded: There’s a strong potential that Yorgos Lanthimos’s fourth project with Emma Stone might be their best yet – and with Bugonia now available to watch in cinemas, it feels like only a matter of time until the awards start rolling in. Based on the 2003 Korean film Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia follows two conspiracy-theorist cousins who become convinced that a powerful pharmaceutical CEO is actually a member of an alien race known as Andromeans. The ending of the film is a rollercoaster of absurd twists and turns, all of which culminate in an intense, and potentially hopeless, climax. So, if you want a recap of those final moments – or you haven’t actually seen the film and you just want to find out if Michelle was an alien or not, which is equally as valid – read on for your full breakdown. Bugonia ending explained: Was Emma Stone's Michelle an alien all along? So, after kidnapping a CEO, shaving her head, slapping her, bathing her in body lotion and accusing her of being an alien, it’s fair to say that Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone) is pretty much over the whole ordeal. After giving her some sort of disturbing electroshock therapy (in a scene that is particularly difficult to watch, might I add), kidnapper Teddy (Jesse Plemons) decides that not only is Michelle an Andromedan, she’s also an Andromedan empress. And, not wanting to disrespect the ruler of this extra-terrestrial race any more than he already has, allows her to wash, dress and eat a spaghetti dinner with him and his cousin Don (Aidan Delbis). During the meal, though, it becomes apparent that Michelle and her company were directly involved of the physical decline of Teddy’s mother Sandy (Alicia Silverstone), resulting in her falling into a coma. The dinner party soon unravels into chaos, culminating in a fight between Teddy and Michelle, during which Michelle stabs Teddy with a fork. The confrontation is interrupted when Casey (Stavros Halkias), the creepy local Sheriff, knocks on the door, looking for any …

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It: Welcome to Derry review – Blood-soaked prequel has its frights, and its flaws
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date: 2025-10-22T16:00:27.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Review
subject: Sky
description: Pennywise is back – this time, in a prequel series.
encoded: This review is based on the first five episodes of It: Welcome to Derry. As a lifelong Stephen King fan – with over 30 of his books in my collection and almost every film adaptation watched – you can probably imagine how excited I was when I heard that HBO was creating a prequel series to the It film series. A potential origin story of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, with Bill Skarsgård himself set to return? Yes please. The 2010s It movies, while obviously not perfect, always held something of a soft spot in my heart. Maybe it's because of the stellar cast, led as children by the likes of Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Martell and Finn Wolfhard, and as adults by Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Bill Hader, who managed to tap into King's iconic original universe in a way that was so wonderfully unsettling – from screaming in blood-soaked bathrooms to investigating monster-infested sewers. I went into It: Welcome to Derry with high hopes, and while the pay-off was far from a flop, it didn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors. The series follows a similar premise to the original films, only this time set in the 1960s. A kid goes missing and a bunch of other kids try to work out what's happened to him, only to discover that a certain ancient alien presenting most commonly in the form of a dancing clown is behind everything. Where this series differs, though, is with its adult characters. Several of them are the parents of the Derry kids, who also find themselves embroiled in their children's nightmares, while others – including a group of marines – are trying to end Pennywise for good. It's a strong set-up. And there's certainly a lot to enjoy in the series. The opening sequence, for example, is particularly stand-out. Without spoiling anything, it's remarkably nauseating, atmospheric and easily one of the best scenes across the first five episodes – making a solid return back to the monstrous horror that made the town of Derry so terrifying in the first place. The show…

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Maika Monroe says The Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake is a "completely different movie" to original
type: item
date: 2025-10-22T09:00:12.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The '90s cult classic thriller has been given the remake treatment with a certain scream queen at its helm.
encoded: It's been over 30 years since The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was released in all of its suspenseful, baby-stealing, white picket fence glory – and in the years since its release, the story about a vengeful nanny out to confront the family she believes stole her life has earned itself a cult following. Now, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle has been given the remake treatment, with the latest iteration of the domestic psychological thriller now available to watch on Disney+ in the UK – this time with It Follows and Longlegs star Maika Monroe stepping into the central role originated by Rebecca De Mornay. The remake appears to have a darker premise than its predecessor, this time around being described a horror-thriller, which is probably no surprise, given that Monroe has top billing on the film. While promoting her other upcoming film Reminders of Him during an exclusive chat with RadioTimes.com – the first trailer of which has just been released – Monroe spoke about how the new rendition of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle differs from the original, and reflected on the process of reinventing the classic. "The movie we made is a completely different movie," explained Monroe. "I mean, it's called a remake but we were not remaking a movie. "Really the only similarity is that there's a nanny that shows up and wreaks havoc on a family, but beyond that it's completely different characters. "So that felt nice that we weren't trying to copy. It felt very fresh and current." Although in this version, the eerily furtive nanny's name may be Polly and not Peyton, taking on a role that was so closely associated with De Mornay's iconic performance could have easily become an exercise of imitation for Monroe – so how did she approach it? "You know, I watched the original and I think what Rebecca did was so iconic," she said, "And my god, you know, just trying to honour that, but also, you know, just trying to do your own thing [was important]." Alongside Monroe, the film stars Mary E…

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Maika Monroe teases her role in film of Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him as first trailer drops
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date: 2025-10-21T15:00:57.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: As the first trailer for Reminders of Him is released, lead actress Maika Monroe exclusively shares how she brought Colleen Hoover's complex heroine to life.
encoded: Since her acclaimed breakout role in It Follows in 2014 (which is soon getting a sequel I'm already seated for), California native Maika Monroe has rightfully earned her spot as the 2020s’ answer to Neve Campbell or Jamie Lee Curtis – a modern-day scream queen. From starring in Longlegs, the scariest film of last year (I won’t be taking any arguments), to the psychologically intense Watcher, to the uncanny-valley horror-comedy Villains, Monroe has become synonymous with all things dark and twisted – she’s an absolute final girl. Now, though, Monroe is stepping out of the scary. Her latest project (well, except for the upcoming 100 Nights of Hero and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, that is) comes in the form of a Colleen Hoover adaptation titled Reminders of Him, the first trailer of which has just dropped – and you can watch it below. View oEmbed on the source website The story follows Kenna Rowan – a woman who, having recently been released from prison, attempts to reconnect with her young daughter and rebuild the past bridges she’s burned, despite her checkered past. Also starring the likes of Tyriq Withers, Lauren Graham, Rudy Pankow, Bradley Whitford and Lainey Wilson, Reminders of Him is a world away from sex demons and peeping toms, but perhaps just as emotionally intense as some of Monroe's previous roles. “I think after Longlegs, I was just really ready to try something completely different, and this sort of presented itself at the perfect time. I was just ready to try something new,” Monroe explains. And it’s no surprise Monroe was ready for something a little softer, especially considering the reports that she was so unnerved by looking at Nicolas Cage while filming Longlegs that her heart rate spiked to 170 beats per minute. (If you were unaware, the average resting heart rate is between 60 and 100.) In Reminders of Him, the character Monroe is taking on comes with brand new challenges. Kenna has often – unfairly, in my opinion – been considered something…

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The Savant could help stop violence in a digital age – so why have Apple delayed it?
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creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: App
subject: App features
description: The upcoming Apple TV+ political thriller has been indefinitely delayed.
encoded: Add The Savant to your watchlist. “How didn’t we see it coming?” It’s an age-old question – often asked in a painful silence after horrifying acts, or lazily written in Instagram comment sections and plastered on placards at protests. But this is precisely the question Apple TV+’s upcoming show The Savant wants to interrogate. How can we stop acts of violence occurring before they happen? How do we recognise the red flags? How can tragedy be prevented before it’s had the chance to become one in the first place? View oEmbed on the source website Inspired by a 2019 Cosmopolitan article detailing the life of a woman who infiltrates online extremist groups to prevent acts of mass violence, the show isn’t interested in over-dramatising its brutality. Uniquely, it instead aims to examine extremism at its source: in digital whispers, online forums and dark corners of the internet. Which is why the recent news that The Savant has been indefinitely delayed, reportedly due to recent, condemnable violent acts in the US, feels like it’s such a huge mistake. Though previously due to arrive on the platform today, Friday 26 September, on Tuesday an Apple TV+ spokesperson explained in a statement: "After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date." Of course, it’s understandable to see why networks and streamers are cautious of releasing such a harrowing series during a tense news cycle, when fiction is so closely echoing reality. But in this volatile, unpredictable climate, it’s not more silence we need – it’s clarity, learning, prevention. And that’s precisely what The Savant aims to make its viewers understand through its eight episodes. It just needs audiences to see them. The Savant hasn’t been alone in its concerns. Just earlier this year, Netflix released four-part drama Adolescence onto its platform, a show that floored audiences with its portrayal of a 1…

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Jessica Chastain's new series The Savant could help stop violence in a digital age – so why delay it?
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date: 2025-09-24T16:20:15.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: Comment
description: The upcoming Apple TV+ political thriller has been indefinitely delayed.
encoded: “How didn’t we see it coming?” It’s an age-old question – asked in the painful silence after every horrifying act, written lazily in Instagram comment sections, plastered on posters and placards at protests. This question is precisely what Apple TV+’s upcoming show The Savant wants to interrogate. How can we stop acts of violence occurring before they happen? How do we recognise the red flags? How can tragedy be prevented before it’s had the chance to become one in the first place? Inspired by a 2019 Cosmopolitan article detailing the life of a woman who infiltrates online extremist groups to prevent acts of mass violence, the show isn’t interested in over-dramatising its brutality. Uniquely, it instead aims to examine extremism at its source: in digital whispers, online forums and dark corners of the internet. Which is why the recent news that The Savant has been indefinitely delayed, reportedly due to recent, condemnable violent acts in the US, feels like it’s such a huge mistake. Though previously due to arrive on the platform this upcoming Friday, last night an Apple TV+ spokesperson explained in a statement: "After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date." Of course, it’s understandable to see why networks and streamers are cautious of releasing such a harrowing series during a tense news cycle, when fiction is so closely echoing reality. But in this volatile, unpredictable climate we are living through, it’s not more silence we need – it’s clarity, it’s learning, it’s prevention. And that’s precisely what The Savant aims to make its viewers understand through its eight episodes. It just needs audiences to see them. The Savant hasn’t been alone in its concerns. Just earlier this year, Netflix released four-part drama <a id="menur1221" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s1…

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