Category: Features (Page 1 of 10)

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.

Watching movies in bed: tips and tricks

19 April 2025 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

Research by mental health charity, Mind, has shown that watching films can be good for our mental health – transporting us to another world, and allowing us to switch off from what can feel like an overwhelming life from time to time. But sometimes it’s nice to be able to enjoy the movie-going experience at home, especially if you’re not feeling like going out to the cinema.

There’s definitely something super comforting about turning your bedroom or living room into your own personal cinema. Bring your own snacks, grab a blanket, put on your comfiest PJs and sit back, relax and dive into an old favourite.

The worst movie endings: when Hollywood got it spectacularly wrong

21 February 2025 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

There’s nothing worse than investing two hours (or more) into a film, only to be met with an ending that leaves you groaning in frustration. While some movies stick the landing, delivering satisfying and emotional conclusions, others crash and burn, turning potential classics into cinematic punchlines. Whether it’s baffling creative decisions, nonsensical twists, or just sheer laziness, these films have gone down in history for their disastrously bad endings.

Let’s take a deep dive into some of the most notorious movie endings of all time -ones that left audiences bewildered, critics rolling their eyes, and, in some cases, studio accountants weeping.

Be aware, spoilers do follow.

The Zone of Interest: the oblivious nature of evil

6 February 2025 / Finley Kettle / 0 Comments

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar winning film, The Zone of Interest. I was visiting a friend in Sheffield – the weather was obviously bad so we decided to go to the cinema and watch the new Holocaust movie – how very cheerful of us…

Oscars nominations and highlights 2025

26 January 2025 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

The 2025 Academy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most exciting (and let’s not forget controversial) ceremonies in recent history. With record-breaking nominations, diverse representation, and groundbreaking performances, this year’s nominees promise a night to remember.

Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s nominees, including a full list of contenders in every major category.

The top 10 best zombie movies of all time

17 May 2024 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

When it comes to horror, few things are as thrilling and spine-chilling as a good zombie movie. The genre has evolved over the decades, offering everything from gruesome gore to dark humor.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the undead, this list of the top zombie movies will guide you through the best the genre has to offer. Here are the Movie Metropolis picks for the top 10 best zombie movies of all time.

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: adapting the unadaptable

15 April 2024 / Finley Kettle / 0 Comments

By now, most of us are familiar with the spicy sand that covers the desert planet Arrakis, its gargantuan worm inhabitants and the Fremen that live alongside them, but for a long time the 1965 Sci-fi novel was deemed “unadaptable” by Hollywood. Filmmakers like David Lynch and Alejandro Jodorowsky have attempted to bring the psychedelic space fantasy to the big screen.

At the same time, a couple of mini-series have managed to tell portions of the expansive story on a smaller budget, with ultimately mixed results. Dune had proved to be too huge in scale to do justice, not until technology had evolved and more inspired filmmakers had emerged, did Dune finally find its place in cinema.

Behind the scenes: the evolution of special effects in movies

5 April 2024 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

The world of cinema has always been fascinating, where imagination meets reality on a grand scale. Special effects (abbreviated often as SFX) have been an integral part of this world, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and visual spectacle for decades. From the rudimentary tricks of the early 20th century to the sophisticated CGI of today, the evolution of special effects in movies is a testament to human creativity and technological advancement.

This blog post delves into the captivating history of special effects, exploring the transformation of practical effects to the CGI evolution, and highlighting the role of VFX in film.

The most pirated movies of 2023: an insight into the industry impact

4 January 2024 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

Torrenting has long been a contentious method for accessing entertainment online. As streaming services surge, so does the desire to watch movies and shows without subscription commitments. Platforms like The Pirate Bay, LimeTorrents, and uTorrent offer a tempting, free alternative, creating a constant battle between content creators and pirates.

2024 movie sequels: ones to watch

28 December 2023 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

2024 is shaping up to be an electrifying year for movie buffs as some of the most beloved franchises and captivating stories are set to continue on the silver screen.

From nostalgic hits to anticipated sequels and thrilling new chapters, the upcoming lineup promises to deliver entertainment that transcends boundaries. Let’s dive into the sequels, prequels and story continuations that are eagerly awaited as we make our way into 2024.