Film

The “gruelling” movies John Malkovich tried to avoid for years

• Malkovich said superhero contracts kept him away from the films.
• His Red Ghost scenes were cut from The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
• He reportedly kept his pay after the role was removed.

John Malkovich said he avoided superhero films for years because he disliked the contracts, despite finding the work itself gruelling. His comments have resurfaced as he joins the cast of Martin McDonagh’s upcoming film Wild Horse Nine, which is prompting talk of a possible return to the Oscars.…

Patch PHP flaws now as Ospreys celebrate St Helen’s return

Website owners are urged to patch newly discovered PHP security flaws or take affected sites offline. Ospreys beat Dragons in Swansea, while boxing, gaming and music also feature.

The iconic 1970s movie that inspired Samuel L Jackson’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ speech: “I always wanted to do that”

• Robert Shaw’s Jaws speech inspired Jackson to want to perform a monologue.
• Jackson’s Pulp Fiction speech uses a very different, more theatrical delivery.
• He says monologues can feel daunting because one actor carries the scene.

Samuel L Jackson said Robert Shaw’s Indianapolis speech in Jaws inspired his ambition to perform a film monologue. That influence matters because Jackson’s forceful biblical-style speech as Jules in Pulp Fiction became one of his most recognised scenes, despite its very different delivery. Shaw’s scene recounts the sinking…

Forget Tom Cruise, Sci-Fi’s Foundational 1950s Classic Movie Is Free to Watch on YouTube

• The 1953 *War of the Worlds* is free on YouTube.
• The film shifts Wells’ story to 1950s California.
• Its once-groundbreaking effects won an Oscar.

The 1953 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ *The War of the Worlds* is currently available to watch free on YouTube in a colourised version. The article presents it as an influential science-fiction classic and a striking alternative for Halloween viewing, especially after the poor reception of the 2025…

Soccer Drama ‘Forza,’ With AC Milan Great Alessandro Costacurta, Heads to Tokyo Market With EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE)

• EST N8 will sell “Forza” internationally.
• The film follows a Balinese boy and a former footballer.
• Both Jakarta screening ticket releases sold out in five minutes.

Soccer drama “Forza”, directed by Marco Balsamo and featuring former AC Milan player Alessandro Costacurta, has been picked up for international sales by EST N8. The company will present it to buyers at the Tokyo film market after its first public screening at Jakarta Film Week, where strong…

AI Firm Behind India’s ‘Mahabharat’ Series Turns to Indonesian Myth in Cross-Border IP Pact (EXCLUSIVE)

• Galleri5 is taking its AI filmmaking tools to Indonesia.
• The partnership will develop stories based on Indonesian mythology and history.
• “Echoes of Nusantara” is the first concept being discussed.

Indian AI company Galleri5 is partnering with Collective Studios’ Historyverse and Indonesia’s Singhasari Special Economic Zone to develop films and series based on Indonesian mythology and history. The venture aims to pair local creative expertise with AI-assisted production tools, helping stories rooted in Indonesia reach wider audiences. The…

10 Great Books To Read if You Love ‘Gone Girl’

• Ten thrillers are recommended for fans of *Gone Girl*.
• The books feature secrets, suspense and shifting perspectives.
• Examples include *The Plot* and *The Guest List*.

The article recommends 10 thrillers for readers who enjoyed Gillian Flynn’s *Gone Girl*, which became a major bestseller and gained a wider audience through its film adaptation. It says these books share features such as unreliable narrators, dark relationships, suspense and revelations that overturn what readers think they…

Relay closes as PHP flaw warning lands, Moana tops Disney+

The AI start-up folded after larger firms added similar tools, while PHP site owners face urgent security fixes. Moana leads Disney+ streaming, and Laika’s Wildwood reaches the screen after 16 years.

6 Most Exciting Mystery Movies of All Time, Ranked

• The ranking focuses on suspense throughout the mystery.
• *Rear Window* builds tension through Jeff’s limited viewpoint.
• *Vertigo* uses dramatic irony to keep viewers guessing.

The article ranks six mystery films for how effectively they keep audiences involved in working out whom to trust and which clues matter. It argues that the excitement comes not only from the final reveal but from the suspenseful journey towards it, often rewarding a second viewing. The…

The 8 Greatest Movies With More Than One Twist

• The article selects eight films known for multiple plot twists.
• The examples span courtroom drama, horror and mystery.
• Filmmakers used tricks to keep key reveals secret.

The article argues that films with multiple well-used plot twists can sustain suspense and surprise across genres, from courtroom dramas to horror and mystery thrillers. It introduces eight films it considers especially successful, noting that their twists serve the story rather than appearing as empty shocks. The supplied…