The best of 2020: Our films of the year
In last year’s top ten list, we remarked on how streaming had “truly arrived” as a contender to traditional cinema exhibition. We had known for […]
Home Alone’s five best booby traps
Home Alone is nothing if not one of the most classic Christmas movies out there. With the movie celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, chances […]
Martin Scorsese’s top five films
Martin Scorsese is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. The American film director has been working in the industry since he turned 20 in […]
The true cost of movie-making
Among many frequent questions, most film-related FAQs revolve around “how to make a movie” and “how expensive is it to make one?”. And yet, there’s […]
The worst film characters to meet in a casino
Casinos are great settings for movies. They hold the promise of high-stakes action, life-changing decisions, moral dilemmas, and an ever-present element of risk and danger, […]
The five best casinos of the James Bond franchise
When we think of James Bond, our minds begin to fill with images of fast cars, beautiful women, glamourous locations, and danger. But this isn’t […]
How cinema speaks to the other arts
It’s often been said that birds of a feather, flock together. That might not always be true when it comes to business but the entertainment […]
What makes a great sports movie?
From Rocky to Moneyball, sports movies are one of Hollywood’s most cherished genres and can often be a hit with both awards bodies and mass […]
Remembering Ghostbusters – a franchise no one could forget
Whether you grew up in the ’80s, the noughties, or anywhere in between; you’ll have heard of Ghostbusters. The original movie was released over four […]
Films to stream this September
This month’s biggest release is Disney’s remake of Mulan. As we have come to expect from Disney, remakes are easy cash grabs, and draw more […]
Four facts you may not know about Casino
Every casino regular has probably seen Martin Scorsese’s 1995 classic Casino, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone. However, only true fans of […]
From the silver screen to the slot machine
If you’re the type of person that loves getting paid for watching movies, then movie-themed slot games are your way out. Although, people prefer different […]
The enduring popularity of TV crime dramas
TV crime shows have become some of the most popular shows in the world over recent years. Their popularity has resulted in the production of […]
Cinema’s greatest gamblers
Throughout Hollywood history, there’s been a lot of characters who love a flutter in one form or another. Whether slick professionals, hopeless addicts, or a […]
The best actors to have appeared around a poker table
Poker scenes have been cropping up in movies and on TV since the industries began. The game is incredibly versatile, depicting everything from a fun […]
Full house! The best bingo scenes in film and TV
Although bingo was initially a popular game in retirement villages and community centres, it is gradually becoming the favourite of young men and women in […]
The rising popularity of Netflix during lockdown
When it was founded in 1997, Netflix first started as a DVD rental-by-mail service. But it is now one of the largest media streaming services […]
From Elm Street to The Evil Dead: cinema’s scariest basements
Basements are a staple in horror movies. They’re a great way to signal to the audience that something creepy is about to happen, and they’ve […]