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*Update* Latest trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man – plus new clip
The latest trailer has been released for The Amazing Spider-Man film, starring Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield. We've already been teased with various costume images from The Amazing Spider-Man, and treated to one trailer way back in July last year, but now it appears that someone's spidey senses have decided it's about time we take a...
Snubbed talents presumably miffed at last night’s Oscars?
If I was one of the many actors, directors and other film-industry talents who wasn't even considered for an Academy Award this year despite my film being all over the rest of the list, I'd be upset. But who are they? There's a lot of debate on the topic at present, so soon after the awards ceremony itself, even in The Guardian - in the Friday...
The BAFTAs – who won what
Awards season is now really in full swing but we have to say it's all rather predictable isn't it? Last night the Bafta's took place at London's Royal Opera House and surprise surprise The King's Speech came out on top. The film scooped seven awards in total, including Leading Actor for Colin Firth, Supporting Actor for Geoffrey Rush...
The young British acting elite – top ten
This Friday we see the release of Never Let Me Go, based on a novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. It tells the story of three individuals who as they become young adults have to learn to deal with the emotions that they feel towards each other and at the same time prepare themselves for the haunting reality that's ahead of them. The stars...
The Social Network begins to win awards
The much-praised film centring on the history of Facebook has already started reaping the awards sown by David Fincher and team's hard work. The Social Network, which was made on a modest $50m budget and took $22m in its opening weekend, going on to gross $187m worldwide during its run in cinemas, has done rather well indeed. The film,...
Brits shine in Bafta Rising Star nominations
The Brits have done us proud again by leading the way in nominations for the coveted Rising Star Award at this years BAFTA ceremony. The five actors nominated are former Bond girl, Gemma Arterton, Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson, soon-to-be Spiderman Andrew Garfield, Tom Hardy who gave an exceptional performance as Charles Bronson and the only...
The Best Films of 2010
As the year comes to a close, we look back at the year in films. There have been some amazing films (Black Swan) and then some really terrible ones (Skyline). One thing is for sure, it has been a great year for Brit actors such as Carey Mulligan and Colin Firth. We've picked our favourite films of 2010. Let us know what you think and tell us if...
Golden Globe nominations: the full list
Awards season is nearly upon us and yesterday the 2011 Golden Globe nominations were announced. Actors Josh Duhamel, Katie Holmes and Blair Underwood had the job of announcing who was up for what. The King's Speech, which has already won awards at BIFA, left as a clear front runner, along with The Social Network and Black Swan. Rather...
Slumdog star Irrfan Khan nabs Spidey villain role
If you're wondering who's likely to be antagonising Andrew Garfield's Spiderman when the new film hits production, the wait is over: Bollywood star Irfan Khan. Khan, if you remember (which you should!), appeared in the aptly-titled Slumdog Millionaire, has been cast to play one of two villains in the new Spiderman film. The reboot,...
TFR Like The Social Network: a review
The Social Network is a film that will jolt you back to reality from the cyber-bubble so many of us live in. This clever, witty and somewhat scary portrayal of the beginnings of Facebook is worth watching whether you are addicted to it or a technophobe. The film begins with Mark Zuckerberg sitting in a bar with a girl he is dating. From...
LFF Review: Never Let Me Go
Britain's rising acting talent have clubbed together to open this year's London International Film Festival, writes Russell Webber starting his coverage of the festival for The Film Review, with a quietly affecting, but ultimately flawed, adaptation of the respected Kazuo Ishiguro romantic novel. Shortlisted for the prestigious Man...
Emma Stone is Spider-Man's Gwen Stacy
After much speculation, it has been confirmed that Emma Stone will play Spider-Man's latest love-interest in the comic book hero's upcoming cinematic reboot. Andrew Garfield - who also appears in soon-to-be-released film, The Social Network - has been confirmed to play the role of Spider-Man for some time. It was also thought that...
Joss Whedon confirmed to direct The Avengers
Joss Whedon, talented director and creator of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer and Firefly, alongside the film adaptation Serenity, has confirmed his directorship of The Avengers. For those who're a little lost when it comes to Whedon, he revitalised the vampire genre for TV, not to mention created Firefly the most cult one-season show since Fawlty...
Next teaser trailer for The Social Network now online
If you've been waiting for a more visual idea of The Social Network, this isn't the live-action you're after, but it comes a very tense second. [caption id="attachment_1527" align="alignleft" width="360" caption="Young actor Jesse Eisenberg (left) has been cast to play Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (right) in the film."][/caption] The...
Andrew Garfield: the new Spider-Man
Tobey Maguire look out - someone's after your crown as the web-slinging Spider-Man, and his name is Andrew Garfield. The legions of fans eagerly awaiting the next instalment in the fantastic Spider-Man saga will be thrilled to know that an actor has finally been chosen to replace Maguire's role as Peter Parker, alter-ego Spider-Man. At 26 he's...
