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Irish Examiner
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Summer catch-up: 20 best films of the year so far and where to watch them
A Real Pain (Disney+ and rental platforms) Jesse Eisenberg and (Oscar winner) Kieran Culkin deliver star turns in this comedy-drama, written and directed by Eisenberg. They play two close but mismatched US cousins, reunited on a road trip to Poland, to remember the heritage of their late grandmother. Chaos, wackiness and emotional rollercoasters ensue in this layered, funny and moving drama. Ocean With David Attenborough (Disney+ and cinemas) David Attenborough stands at the coast in Southern England. (Credit: Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios/Keith Scholey) Ocean With David Attenborough Now in his 100th year, the passionate documentarian brings one of his most ambitious projects to date. Ocean is a rallying cry for action, a story of righteous anger in some of its details, but primarily a tale of hope in the power of nature. It features some of the most dramatic, groundbreaking - and at times shocking - ocean footage ever brought to the screen. Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (Apple TV, Now, Sky Store) From the moment The Country Girls was published in 1960, Irish writer Edna O'Brien was on a potential collision course with the powers that be, both socially and at the pulpit. Filmmaker Sinéad O'Shea (Pray For Our Sinners) does a fine job of telling O'Brien's story, through context and legacy, in a richly detailed documentary using archive footage. It includes narration from Killarney actress Jessie Buckley, and moving contributions from O'Brien herself in the months before her passing. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (rental platforms including Apple TV, Sky Store) Renée Zellweger and Leo Woodall in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) Bridget Jones is nudging towards middle age, her heart shattered by grief, but still Bridget, in a tender and touching fourth outing for Renée Zellweger. A lively summer beckons as Bridget aims to navigate the challenge of moving through life while treasuring Mark Darcy's memory with their young children, in a series that continues to deliver. Presence (various rental platforms) From Traffic to Magic Mike and Contagion, maverick US filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has always loved to mix up his genres. With Presence, he takes the haunted house story we all think we know and subverts it in what is a clever ghost story, with shocking elements. Audiences see the movie from the perspective of the ghost, in which we see what the spirit is seeing, through a series of dramatic events in a family home. Flow (MUBI and rental platforms) The winner of Best Animated Feature at this year's Oscars, this stunning film, which unfolds without the use of dialogue - is on the art-house side of storytelling, but its story is universal. It follows the adventures of a brave and endearing cat as it fights for survival following a devastating flood that has destroyed its home. I'm Still Here (IFI@Home, Apple TV) I'm Still Here (clockwise from top left): Selton Mello, Fernanda Torres, Cora Mora and Guilherme Silveira in I'm Still Here. Photograph: Alile Onawale The Brazilian film that drew worldwide audiences - including in Ireland - is a powerful return for one of its finest filmmakers, Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries). Based on true events, it's told through the eyes of Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), who lives with politician husband Rubens and their family in 1970s Rio de Janeiro. As Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, they experience a violent act that will forever change their lives. Black Bag (various rental platforms) Steven Soderbergh's highly entertaining spy drama - his second film this year following the ghostly Presence - brings marriage into espionage. Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender play married intelligence agents forced to employ their skills when one of them is suspected of betrayal. A Complete Unknown (Disney+ and rental platforms) Music takes centre stage in director James Mangold's (Walk the Line) thoughtful portrait of an artist as a young Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) looks at his musical legacy in a movie that avoids the usual biopic cliches. It focuses on the young Robert Zimmerman's move to New York - and his determination to follow his own path amid the pressures that fame brings. Chalamet's Dylan, moody, enigmatic and difficult to pin down, feel true to the musician himself and got the actor an Oscar nomination. The Salt Path (cinemas) Gillian Anderson in The Salt Path Gillian Anderson and her co-star Jason Issacs bring Raynor Winn's much-loved novel to the screen in the story of how a couple bond with nature and each other as they face some of the worst times in their marriage. Shaken by financial and personal difficulties, they embark upon The Salt Path, a 630-mile trek along England's beautiful but challenging Cornish, Devon and Dorset countryside. Four Mothers (Apple TV) Irish filmmaker Darren Thornton's (A Date for Mad Mary) charming, funny and bittersweet drama centres on Edward, played by Scottish actor James McArdle, nailing an Irish accent. An aspiring novelist and gay man who's juggling his literary aspirations with the challenges of caring for his elderly mother (Fionnuala Flanagan), having a stroke has increased her needs but not thwarted her droll sense of humour. When her mother's peers come to stay, the stage is set for a memorable and revealing weekend. For the Kids Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Netflix) Aardman's latest slice of genius comes to Netflix this week following its BBC debut at Christmas. A smart gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own features in this lively and witty animation, regarded as a triumphant return from the much-loved characters created by the legendary British animation studios. Lilo & Stitch (cinemas) A young Hawaiian girl adopts a mischievous alien in Disney's familiar but very likeable live-action take on the 2002 animated smash. The onscreen creation of Stitch is colourful and convincing and as his human best pal, newcomer Maia Kealoha is cuteness personified in the leading role. The story centres around a young girl who adopts a 'dog' she names Stitch. In reality, he's a bold extraterrestrial far from home and seeking new adventures. There's a tenderness, too, in the bond between the girl and the alien and between two sisters navigating huge life changes. Elio (cinemas) Inspired by the real-life Voyager which sent messages from the world into outer space, a young space-obsessed boy starts sending messages of his own - putting him on the radar of a group of aliens seeking human interaction. Elio is beamed up into the world of The Communiverse - a group of alien planets geared towards keeping peace and supporting each other. But there's a baddie to contend with in the latest and likeable from the animation giants at Pixar.
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
MOVIE REVIEW: We decide if video game adaptation 'Until Dawn' is worth spending a night with
Director hindered by basic premise that makes it hard to root for lead quintet. Let me preface this review by saying I have never played the Until Dawn video game - and know nothing about it. As a result, I am the wrong person to say if this is an accurate adaptation, and can only judge it as a movie on its own merits. Doing so, Until Dawn comes across as an amalgamation of Happy Death Day, Silent Hill and Cabin in the Woods - but can't match any of them for quality. We follow a group of friends who end up trapped in a time loop, where mysterious forces chase and kill them in gruesome ways, and they must survive until dawn to escape it. Although director David F. Sandberg has spent the past few years helming the Shazam flicks, he has a laudable background in horror ( Annabelle: Creation and Lights Out). He does his best to make Until Dawn a worthwhile experience by utilising darkness-shrouded locations, a myriad of monstrous antagonists and several blood-soaked kills. But he is hindered by the basic premise as it's hard to care when his characters perish given the fact they get many other lives to spurn before their ultimate demise. While Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler's script includes some knowing nods and jokes, events are largely played straight, which does the film no favours as the young cast can't project the pathos their plight demands. Ella Rubin's committed Clover is fairly endearing, and has the closest thing to character development with her search for missing sister Melanie (Maia Mitchell). The rest of the lead quintet just fill generic roles, especially Michael Cimino as lovesick Max and Belmont Cameli as smart-mouthed douchebag Abe. Peter Stormare ( Dr Hill) brings his trademark weird but doesn't feature enough to make an impression. And after everything the protagonists endure the climax is firmly in 'is that it!?' territory. Whether it's a faithful adaptation of its video game source material or not, Until Dawn is by-the-numbers horror you should think twice about spending the night with. ● Do you have any favourite films based on video games? ● Until Dawn is available to buy or rent on Sky Store. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. Article continues below
Metro
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Where to stream Jaws in the UK for the iconic film's 50th anniversary
Audiences in the UK can now stream Steven Spielberg's iconic Jaws in their own homes. This summer marks 50 years since Jaws first terrorised cinema audiences, transforming the film industry and beach holidays forever. Released in 1975, Steven Spielberg's breakout thriller is widely credited with inventing the modern summer blockbuster, proving that audiences were hungry for big, suspense-filled entertainment during the warmer months. The legendary movie followed a star-studded cast led by Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw, as a team on the hunt for a terrifying great white shark after it attacked beachgoers. The film grossed more than $475million worldwide, and has gone down as one of the biggest blockbusters of all time. Now, half a century later, the appetite for Jaws hasn't waned. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The iconic shark thriller is being honoured with special screenings, retrospectives, and a wave of fans looking to relive the fear from the comfort of their homes. If you're in the UK and eager to revisit the waters of Amity Island, you're in luck because Jaws is currently available to stream for free with an Amazon Prime Video subscription. It's also available to rent or buy on platforms including Apple TV and the Sky Store, for those looking for a one-off watch or to add it permanently to their digital library. For those wanting the full cinematic experience, several UK cinemas, including BFI Southbank and select Picturehouse venues, are celebrating the milestone with limited-run screenings throughout June and July. More Trending Fans can expect a newly restored 4K version to appear on select screens, delivering more detail than ever before. Collectors haven't been forgotten either. A special 50th Anniversary Blu-ray edition has just been released in the UK, featuring behind-the-scenes extras, interviews, and archival footage, making it a must-have for cinephiles and shark movie enthusiasts alike. So whether you're watching it for the very first time or returning for your annual dose of shark-inflicted anxiety, Jaws remains the perfect summer rewatch. Grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and cue that iconic two-note theme. Half a century later, Jaws still knows how to make a splash. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'One of the best horror films' is finally coming to Amazon Prime next week MORE: Clarkson's Farm star worried about being 'out of a job' after major decision MORE: The 'best horror film of 2025' has arrived on Amazon Prime's Shudder
Elle
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
How To Watch '28 Days Later' On UK TV Now, Before Seeing Sequel '28 Years Later'
More than two decades after it helped redefine the zombie genre, 28 Days Later is gaining fresh attention thanks to the upcoming sequel, 28 Years Later. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, the 2002 cult classic follows a man, played by Cillian Murphy, who wakes from a coma to find London devastated by a deadly virus. With its gritty scenes and fast-moving infected zombies, the film is chilling to say the least. Now, as excitement builds for the next chapter - which features stars like Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor Johnson, fans are revisiting where it all began. Here's where and how to watch 28 Days Later—whether you're rewatching or experiencing it for the first time. The film is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer. However if you do not have access to this platform you watch it on NOW, Sky Store and Apple TV. If you're doing a recap rewatch of 28 Days Later in anticipation of watching the new film you might also stumble upon 28 Weeks Later, starring Jeremy Renner, but crucially not directed by Boyle (though he was an executive producer). However, as Boyle has explained, new film 28 Years Later doesn't follow on from the second Weeks film - and in fact ignores crucial plot points from the ending of that second film. Speaking to Collider, Boyle said they wanted to move away from the idea introduced in the second film that some people could be immune. 'We decided to base this trilogy being inspired by the first film. Not just in terms of character, as the Cillian Murphy character eventually appears, but also in terms of the definition of the virus, its behaviour, and reactions to it.' And from the second film, they also haven't taken on the revelation that the virus had spread to Europe: 'What was unique about the first film and was the best choice we ever made about it was that it featured entirely British. He added: 'It was just that land. And it was extraordinary thinking about something that powerful breaking out in that particular space, and it had to be dealt with by the inhabitants of that land. 'And we decided to concentrate on that. There's nothing wrong with 28 Weeks Later. We just decided not to follow those story elements. And it's a bold choice we decided to declare up front by saying the Rage Virus was driven back from mainland Europe.' ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
Scottish Sun
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Last chance to get FREE £20 gift from Sky after major TV outage – and the deadline to claim is now just hours away
There's also a Sky TV trick you may need to try right away SKY'S THE LIMIT Last chance to get FREE £20 gift from Sky after major TV outage – and the deadline to claim is now just hours away Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKY customers have just hours left to claim a free gift worth £20. The freebie was issued as an apology after Sky's major TV outage on May 15. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Sky customers were left with blank screens during a mysterious outage Credit: Sky 4 Sky is handing out free gifts to users worth up to £20 Credit: Sky It saw Sky viewers left without telly for hours due to a technical issue. And even after the outage, some users still struggled to get their tellies working – with others calling for compensation. Days after, Sky revealed it was handing out a free Sky Store movie worth £20. But that offer is due to expire in a matter of hours. The gift is only available to claim until the end of Saturday, May 31, at which point it will vanish. To claim it, go to the TV homepage, visit the Sky Store, then click the Your Sky Store Gift On Us tile to choose a movie. Sky called the free movie a "small gift for your understanding". In an email to customers, Sky wrote: "We're extremely sorry if you experienced disruption to your Sky Q services recently. "On the evening of 15 May, a technical issue caused some Sky Q boxes to enter standby mode. "Our teams acted quickly to resolve the issue and restore services." CLEAR SKY? Sky Offers Free Movie Gift and More The outage affected a huge number of customers, with tens of thousands of complaints showing up on service tracker Down Detector. Customers faced blank screens and error messages during the outage, with a smaller number of TV fans having issues days after the event. Sky sent a text message to customers explaining what to do if you were still experiencing TV issues after the fix. "These issues have been fixed," explained Sky. 4 Some Sky users had to turn off their boxes to make them work again Credit: Sky "If you're still having trouble, please switch off your box at the mains for 30 seconds, then back on. "For mini box issues, also reboot the main box." The issue only affected customers using Sky Q, which works using a satellite dish attached to your home. It didn't affect anyone with a Sky Glass television or Sky Stream set-top box, however. TRY THESE SKY TRICKS! Got Sky Q? There are some handy tricks worth knowing about... Find your lost TV remote If you can't find your Sky Q remote, don't panic. Just press the Sky Q logo on the front of your TV box. It's actually a button that will trigger your TV remote's built-in ringer. You'll get 30 seconds of beeping to find where you've dropped it. Hint: it's probably under the sofa cushion. Search movies by quotes You might have already used voice search for controlling TV playback – but your remote's microphone has another clever trick. It turns out that you can say movie quotes into the remote and Sky will find the film for you. This is handy if you can't remember the name of a top movie or show. Here's a list of movie quotes to try on Sky. Save lost recordings Have you ever deleted something you'd recorded on Sky, only to regret it later? Or maybe someone in your family removed something without telling you – sparking a massive row. Don't panic: you can get them back. Just go to Recordings > Manage > Deleted and then simply hit Undelete on the item that you want to resurrect. If you do that, it'll return to your Recordings section as good as new. Picture Credit: Sky That's because Sky Glass and Sky Stream rely on an internet connection instead of a satellite dish. STREAM ON It comes days after millions of Sky customers were warned of four TV channel changes. Sky customers recently received an upgrade for a popular TV app filled with top movies. There's a clever Sky trick to unlock hundreds of extra TV channels and movies for free instantly. 4 Sky Glass televisions weren't affected by the outage Credit: Sky And some Sky customers are owed free cinema tickets every single month.
