Alexander Payne is one of cinema’s most brilliant and consistent directors to come into the fold in the last two decades with films that have not only balanced heart and humour to wonderful effects but bring us some of the most eclectic group of characters. Whether it was Miles & Jack as they made their way through the luscious vineyards of California, Warren Schmidt and his travelling RV or Tracy Flick’s ambitions of being class President. So it’s something of a crushing disappointment to…
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Today in London, the BFI announced their full line-up for the upcoming 61st London Film Festival, which takes place this October. Hundreds of films are set to appear as part of the festival this year and we have picked out a few choice ones for you, as well as the full list of those in competitions.

Already announced as opening and closing the festival are Andy Serkis’ Breathe and Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, with Battle of the Sexes appearing as the…
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Trust Jimmy Kimmel to make some fun out of a hugely disheartening situation – and drag his good “chum” Matt Damon along for the ride!

Last week, the video of a passenger being physically dragged from an overbooked flight on United Airlines reverberated across the globe on both social media and on news worldwide. Now, Kimmel and Damon has banded together again to make a little light on the subject with a parody promotional advert featuring the vocals of the Good Will Hunting Oscar…
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He waited over a decade before returning as Jason Bourne but last year Matt Damon jumped back into the role with director Paul Greengrass in the fourth film in the series (well, technically fifth if you include Jeremy Renner-starrer The Bourne Legacy). However, reactions were perhaps not what the duo had hoped and may have influenced Damon’s decision to keep his distance.

Speaking on the franchise to The Toronto Sun, Damon admitted that it would take something pretty spectacular to get…
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After topping the charts last week, The Lego Batman Movie maintains its impressive start to its US box office run by retaining the No.1 spot for a second week, holding off all three newcomers this week (via Box Office Mojo).

Grossing an estimated $34.2million for the three-day weekend, Lego Batman dropped just 35.4% from its opening weekend and now stands at $98.7million with the $100million mark just a day away – indeed it has now topped $72million internationally and its worldwide total…
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Alexander Payne is one of cinema’s most brilliant and consistent directors to come into the fold in the last two decades with films that have not only balanced heart and humour to wonderful effects but bring us some of the most eclectic group of characters. Whether it was Miles & Jack as they made their way through the luscious vineyards of California, Warren Schmidt and his travelling RV or Tracy Flick’s ambitions of being class President. So it’s something of a crushing disappointment to…
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Seeing the names Joel and Ethan Coen attached to a film is an instant cause for excitement — place George Clooney in the director’s chair and you’d be lying to yourself if Suburbicon weren’t high on your list this festival season. Clooney behind the camera is comfortable and clean cut, perhaps too subdued for a script that unfolds in an explosive, messy display of tonal confusion and narrative scarcity.

Indeed it is a few misfires away from being a disaster. There’s a constant…
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While you could argue whether or not it’s technically a good movie, The Great Wall is still an entertaining mess, assuming you’re in the right frame of mind.
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Jason Bourne is a worthy, electrifying addition to this remarkable series of films, standing up to what came before.
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Watch the Super Bowl TV commercial for Jason Bourne right here.
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Matt Damon speaks almost as much in this awesome Jason Bourne fight style featurette as he does in the entire movie (just 25 lines)!
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Jason Bourne, now remembering who he truly is, tries to uncover hidden truths about his past.
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A man and his wife join a community of miniaturized people after undergoing a process to shrink themselves.
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A home invasion rattles a quiet family town.
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A man and his wife join a community of miniaturized people after undergoing a process to shrink themselves.
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A home invasion rattles a quiet family town.
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Director Ridley Scott and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Kate Mara talk about making their science-fiction survival adventure The Martian.
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