Summary Stephen King raves about the Spanish movieThe Coffee Table, calling it “horrible and horribly funny,” comparable to the Coen Brothers. King’s recommendation holds weight, potentially helpingThe Coffee Tablegain new viewers and recognition in the horror genre. Despite its controversial content, the film has gained attention and might appeal to horror fans looking for something … Read more
In the 1980s and 1990s, writer and director Nora Ephron was the queen of the rom-com: When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail were huge movies both commercially and culturally. You’ve Got Mail reunites the Sleepless duo of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, casting them as rival bookstore owners who can’t … Read more
Some of the best sci-fi movies aren’t really about the future: it’s about the here and now. And there are few better examples of that then Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The original 1956 movie may be dated in terms of its visuals, but it’s still utterly chilling in its portrayal of a world where … Read more
Death Race has been described as “mindless” and “violent”, and that’s meant as a criticism. But if you’re a fan of high-octane action movies, mindless violence might be just the thing you’re looking to stream on Prime Video. And few actors do mindless violence as well as Jason Statham, who gets the lead role here. … Read more
May 1, 2008: The iTunes Store takes a gigantic step toward cinematic relevancy, selling new movies on the day of their DVD releases for the very first time. “We’re thrilled to bring iTunes Store customers new films for purchase day-and-date with the DVD release,” says Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of iTunes, in a press … Read more
When the news of a Road House remake was announced, fans of the original movie (including some on the TechRadar team) weren’t exactly happy. The ’80s film, which starred Patrick Swayze, is one of those good/bad movies that attracts a very devoted following – and that following wasn’t keen on anybody stepping into Swayze’s shoes. But … Read more
The conceit behind Baby Driver – a getaway driver uses his iPod playlists to drown out his tinnitus, thereby providing the soundtrack to his car chases – is really smart, and works incredibly well: the film sounds as good as it looks, and it looks amazing. If you’re in the mood for an action-packed event with spectacular … Read more
The action-comedy romance film Argylle shot to the top of a streaming popularity chart as soon as it reached Apple TV+. It’s spy-vs-spy excitement chock full of celebrities. Plus, the series Sugar and Franklin drew big audiences on Apple’s streaming service last week, too. These also feature big-name stars in the lead roles. Argylle is … Read more
Mafia Mamma was in so much danger of not working. Its story is borderline nonsense, its acting is as grounded as the International Space Station, and its tone veers from full-on farce to alarming violence to surprisingly erotically charged. And in the end, all of that is why it works so well. This Prime Video … Read more
Look, I realise you don’t really need me to tell you that The Matrix is quite a good movie. I’m not going to cover its plotline or praise its cast redundantly. In some ways, this article is just to remind you that if you’re finding yourself lost browsing the many, many options among the best … Read more