Film opinion: ‘28 Years Later’ is complex, imperfect, but bold
Set nearly three decades after the original outbreak, 28 Years Later explores a generation raised in the long shadow of infection.
Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland have reunited to bring this beloved British horror series back to the limelight, with a cast led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh delivers her review.
Film opinion: The superhero fatigue debate is missing the real problem
For years, Hollywood has pointed fingers at ‘superhero fatigue’ to explain waning interest in once-blockbuster franchises.
But the problem isn’t the oversaturation of the genre; it’s the lack of creative risk.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh explains why heroes aren’t bringing in the big numbers like they used to.
Film opinion: Undeniable duos - Five iconic actor/director collaborations that defined cinema
Many film fans and filmmakers wonder whether a director’s outlook for their film begins with their chosen assistant director or director of photography, or maybe something as nuanced as sound design or dialogue.
However, for directors of iconic status, it began with crafting some of the most generational-defining actor-director relationships, which have delivered nothing short of on-screen magic.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a look at some of the best actor-director collaborations of all time.
Film opinion: How ‘Flow’ could redefine storytelling
Oscar-winning animated film Flow proves you don’t need words to tell a powerful story.
The 2024 Latvian film contains no dialogue and serves as a powerful example of how visual storytelling can transcend language barriers, making the narrative universally accessible and allowing audiences to interpret it freely.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh celebrates Flow’s impact on cinema.
Film opinion: DreamWorks produces brilliantly faithful ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action remake
The general discourse surrounding this recent flurry of live-action remakes seems to always fall on either side of ‘This is exactly the same as the original; why did they even bother making it?’ or ‘The story has been completely changed; they’ve ruined it.’
This seems pessimistic all around.
But, as Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh explains, DreamWorks has stuck the landing with its live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.
Film opinion: ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is a crazy franchise conclusion
After 29 years, the Mission: Impossible franchise has, supposedly, come to an end with The Final Reckoning.
Tom Cruise’s final bow as IMF agent Ethan Hunt is a crazy, well-executed, perhaps excessive conclusion to a beloved action franchise.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason gives his account of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
Film opinion: Who could succeed Tom Cruise as the next great movie star?
Tom Cruise paid tribute to some of Hollywood's rising stars at the recent New York premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
After being labelled the “last great movie star,” Cruise instead turned the spotlight on the likes of Michael B. Jordan and Ana de Armas.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson delves into Cruise's movie star redentials and the next generation of actors that could follow in his hallowed footsteps.
Film opinion: Rebuilding the MCU - Why the Marvel franchise needs to take bold risks again
Let’s be honest: Marvel’s been through a rough patch lately.
With mixed reactions to recent films and shows, it’s easy to think the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) might be losing its shine.
But here’s the thing — it’s not over, and Film News Blitz is here to tell you it's not even close.
Film opinion: Do sequels ever truly live up to original features?
Nothing quite excites us movie fanatics like finding out our favourite movie is getting a sequel.
Whether it’s a follow-up to a childhood classic or a long-awaited next chapter in a blockbuster franchise, there’s an immediate buzz that fills Twitter feeds, fan forums, and group chats.
Film News Blitz explores the dynamics and talking points surrounding sequels and their original releases.
Film opinion: Dwayne Johnson is taking a big swing in ‘The Smashing Machine’
Dwayne Johnson’s upcoming role in director Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine is one hell of a departure.
Johnson, aka The Rock, is stepping out of his comfort zone to take on a truly dramatic world by a renowned indie filmmaker.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason celebrates Johnson’s bold move and reacts to The Smashing Machine trailer.
Film opinion: Is ‘Memories of Murder’ a modern classic?
Memories of Murder is a 2003 crime thriller focusing on the attempts by local detectives to catch a serial killer in Korea.
With it being released over 20 years ago, you can see the lasting effects of the standard-setting film by Bong Joon-Ho to this day.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews had a chance to see it in the cinema, and is here to discuss what he saw.
Film opinion: Las Vegas films are fundamental pillars in the art of cinema
Arguably, the multiple genres at play in Las Vegas set films truly exploded into world-renowned notoriety and iconic status across the 90s and early 2000s film era.
Vegas was the perfect launch platform to galvanise the hybrid film genre upon its then impending success, with many of those films imprinted in the minds of film heads everywhere.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo presents some of his favourite Vegas-related films that found global and critical success through its genre blending.
Film news: Interesting hints in newly released MCU Thunderbolts* teaser
Late last night, Marvel Studios dropped yet another teaser trailer on their Twitter account for the now eagerly anticipated, Thunderbolts*.
With not much to go on, if you compare it to the teaser or full trailer prior, there are a few things for us to discuss, and possible questions to pose.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo details any small hints within the teaser and ponders what they may mean.
Film opinion: Marvel heavy-hitters excluded from Avengers: Doomsday cast
Many heavy-hitters from previous MCU phases were left off the casting list released in a live stream announcement video across all Marvel Studios’ social media on March 26.
This may be as a result of adding more intrigue to cast revelations at a later stage or possibly a huge chunk of Marvel’s household names may genuinely be absent from Avengers: Doomsday.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to bring forth some of the most notable cast omissions and discuss the reasons as to why they may or may not be featuring in the MCU’s monumental feature.
Film opinion: Bernthal to punish foes as Kratos
Recent images were released of Jon Bernthal’s design and attire on the set of Christopher Nolan’s following epic feature, The Odyssey.
Based on the overall look of Bernthal on set, we could possibly be exposed to the highly-anticipated appearance of the God of War, Kratos.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to talk you through the matter and discuss whether Bernthal can pull off the role.
Film News: Spider-Man 4 to Sink or swim
Recent details surrounding the next MCU installment in the Spider-Man franchise have been released and it has confirmed the entrance of Stranger Things’ young star, Sadie Sink.
Talks have been circulating in Marvel universe circles and fandom as to who Sink will be playing and the extent of the effect her inclusion will have in the film and furthermore, the MCU.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo ponders the possible characters Sink could portray and what her role may signify in the Spider-Man franchise and in MCU phase six.
Film opinion: Agent 007 - Who is the best James Bond?
James Bond, Agent 007 with a license to kill has wowed film audiences for generations.
Six actors have taken on the legendary secret agent in the beloved James Bond film franchise, but which one was the best?
Film News Blitz’s David Bason lends his thoughts to the widely debated matter.
Film news: F1 - Scintillating, riveting, & fast
Over the past weekend, motorsport and film fans and enthusiasts were treated to the highly anticipated and gripping F1 film trailer which left us all gasping for more exuberant F1 racing dynamism.
Many F1 and film fanatics found the collaborative Apple Original Films and Formula One trailer thrilling and the feature’s theatrical release is set to be a groundbreaking success, with G-force to topple the Box Office charts.
Film News Blitz writer Aidan Leo reviews the energetic F1 film trailer and what we learnt from its dynamite sequences and enthralling moments.
Film classics: Batman Begins, Heat & more - 5 classics celebrating an anniversary in 2025
It is always fun looking ahead when it comes to films; asking what’s coming out this year, or what directors are returning to our screens after a long absence.
On the other hand, it can certainly be just as fun to look back in time to celebrate previous years’ classics that maybe we had forgotten about.
So, with 2025 and 2026 looking to be huge years for the industry, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews takes a look back at five films celebrating big anniversaries this year.
Film opinion: Mickey 17 adds another string to Bong Joon Ho’s bow
Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite was one of the films of the decade when it was released in 2019, and since then, film fans around the world have awaited his next project, and finally, Mickey 17 has landed.
The space opera has an all-star cast and out-of-this-world premise.
Lucky for all of you at home, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.