Alternative to expensive streaming services In recent years, streaming services have revolutionised the way people consume entertainment. Platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO Max have provided unprecedented access to a vast library of content at consumers’ fingertips. But as more streaming platforms emerge, many consumers are beginning to feel the financial […]
The best free streaming services to ditch Netflix for If you’re looking for free streaming alternatives to Netflix in the UK, here are six of the best services that offer a wide range of content at no cost: Classic Movies Stream A free streaming service, offering a mix of brilliant films from the Golden Age […]
Cary Grant profile Cary Grant, born Archibald Leach in Bristol, England, in 1904, is celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most iconic and enduring actors. His career, spanning over three decades from the 1930s to the 1960s, showcases a remarkable range of performances in both comedy and drama, cementing his legacy as a quintessential leading man […]
Buster Keaton profile Buster Keaton, born Joseph Frank Keaton on October 4, 1895, in Piqua, Kansas, is widely regarded as one of the greatest silent film comedians and filmmakers in the history of cinema. Known for his deadpan expression and incredible physical comedy, Keaton’s career spanned from vaudeville beginnings to pioneering silent films and a […]
Charlie Chaplin profile Charlie Chaplin, born Charles Spencer Chaplin on April 16, 1889, in London, England, is one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of cinema. Known for his creation of the “Little Tramp” character, Chaplin’s career spanned over 75 years, from the silent film era to the advent of sound […]
The top 10 silent horror films There is an abundance of chilling classic horror movies from Hollywood’s silent era that are now in the public domain. Below is our frightening favourites that are available to watch here by clicking the link in the title. 10. The Cat and the Canary (1927) When the heirs of […]
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Cinema lovers often seek a definitive list of must-watch films, and 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is one of the most comprehensive guides available. First published in 2003 and regularly updated, this book, edited by Steven Jay Schneider, is a film buff’s dream, covering […]
The best 20 films of the roaring 1920s Exploring the cinematic masterpieces of the 1920s offers a window into the foundational works that have shaped modern filmmaking. Here are 20 of the best films from that transformative decade, each accompanied by a brief synopsis and reasons to watch: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) A […]
Quentin Tarantino on the film that inspired Inglourious Basterds Inglourious Basterds is considered to be a Quentin Tarantino masterpiece. With Brad Pitt leading a stellar cast, it’s a thrilling, violent and entertaining ride. It tells an alternative history where a group of Jewish-American soldiers plot to assassinate Nazi leaders in occupied France during World War […]