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Spider-Man: Brand New Day review “Spider-Man: BMW”

30 July 2026 / Adam Brannon / 1 Comment

It’s been a tough couple of years for the MCU, hasn’t it? Eeek.

After Infinity War and Endgame brought the Infinity Saga to a close, the world’s most successful cinematic universe has lurched forward like a spluttering steam train trying to find its track again.

From a film perspective, it’s been an incredibly mixed bag. Phase Five gave us three of the worst Marvel movies ever made – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, The Marvels and Captain America: Brave New World. While Phase Six got off to a better start with Fantastic Four: First Steps, it still underperformed at the box office.

The MCU film machine then took a year-long breather, meaning Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives carrying an enormous weight of expectation. Marvel is counting on it to reignite the public’s love affair with superheroes. But can it succeed?

The Odyssey review “A voyage worthy of the gods”

21 July 2026 / Adam Brannon / 2 Comments

Some films are so entrenched in our culture that they remain talking points long after their initial release. Think Schindler’s List, The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Dark Knight – the list goes on.

Christopher Nolan is no stranger to creating films like that. His filmography makes incredible reading and, to allow this reviewer to be bold for one moment, he’s probably the most talented and consistent director working today.

His latest epic, The Odyssey, is potentially his most hyped film to date. Based on the book of the same name by Homer (no, not that one…), it’s been marketed incredibly well. So, the hype is certainly real, but is the finished product one of Nolan’s best, or one to skip?

The Devil Wears Prada 2 review “Back in fashion, but out of step”

5 May 2026 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

It’s October 2006, and a little-known film called The Devil Wears Prada stuns audiences to become the ultimate sleeper hit, grossing more than 10 times its budget. In doing so, it propels rising stars like Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt into the spotlight – a place they’ve comfortably occupied ever since.

Meanwhile, Meryl Streep cements her acting prowess with Miranda Priestly, a character that has remained firmly embedded in pop culture. The film also gifted us quote after quote and meme after meme – moments that have since found a second life in the age of TikTok.

A blast from the past… The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

1 May 2026 / Adam Brannon / 1 Comment

I was watching The Devil Wears Prada the other day on ITV2 and was reminded just how brilliant it is. Back in 2006, it exceeded expectations – and even now, years later, it still holds up remarkably well. Here’s the review I wrote all those years ago. Enjoy.

The best movies on Prime Video UK (yes included with your subscription)

27 April 2026 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

Amazon Prime Video UK has a surprisingly strong catalogue once you filter out rentals and add-on channels. While Netflix normally makes all the headlines and arguably has a friendlier user interface, Prime is actually a great place to hunt down some cracking films to watch if you’re not in the mood to pay your local cinema a visit.

I’ve pulled together a curated selection of standout films you can typically watch with a standard Prime subscription (as of April 2026) – covering acclaimed dramas, modern classics, and the all important, essential rewatchable films.

Sirat Review: “A descent into a desert of despair”

14 April 2026 / Finley Kettle / 0 Comments

It’s easy to lose yourself in the rhythm of great music. That pull – so central to rave culture (alongside a few less legal influences) – offers an escape from everyday life, a chance to dissolve into the dance and the crowd around you. But what happens when that urge to get lost leads somewhere far darker, a desolate, unforgiving landscape at the edge of despair? It’s this journey, this “path,” that forms the spiritual core of Sirat.

Movie Metropolis named No. 3 in Feedspot’s Top UK Movie Blogs for 2026

25 March 2026 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

Movie Metropolis is proud to announce that it has been ranked number 3 in Feedspot’s Top 60 UK Movie Blogs for 2026, a respected list that highlights the most influential and engaging film blogs across the United Kingdom.

Scream 7 review “Neve’s back, and she means business”

2 March 2026 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

For a film franchise to have been running for 30 years without ever producing a “bad” entry is nothing short of extraordinary. Six films in, Scream has cemented itself as one of the great slasher franchises, boasting fantastic casting, well-placed humour, and brilliant commentary on both the state of horror and the world at the time of each release.

The Rip review “Just another tacky action film… WHAT??”

15 February 2026 / Will Phillips / 0 Comments

To say I was pleasantly surprised at this brand-new Netflix action film would be an understatement. I admit that perhaps my own film snobbery prevented me from going into it without preconceptions of typical action straight-to-streaming films.

If it wasn’t for a superb cast, including legends of Hollywood Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, I may have given this one a miss- thank goodness I didn’t because what followed was a thrilling mystery that kept me locked in throughout its run time.

Behind the Scenes of How to Start a Cult in 5-Easy Steps: An Interview with Wes Clark

13 February 2026 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

Making a film is often a journey of passion, discipline, and creativity. In this interview with director Wes Clark, we dive deep into the mind of the filmmaker behind How to Start a Cult in 5-Easy Steps, exploring the inspirations, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. From dark comedy to self-distribution, here’s an inside look at the story behind the story.

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