Film

Liam Neeson’s New Action Movie Is Officially One of His Worst-Rated Movies Ever

• The Mongoose has a 29% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score.
• Audience responses appear more favourable than critics’ reviews.
• The thriller stars Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames and Michael Chiklis.

Liam Neeson’s latest action film, The Mongoose, has received a poor early score from critics, raising doubts about whether it marks a return to form. The film has a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it among his lowest-rated recent releases, though audience reactions appear more positive. Directed…

The 10 greatest movie villains of 1986

• 1986 cinema offered villains across several genres.
• Anti-heroes were gaining ground over traditional antagonists.
• The supplied article excerpt does not include all ten picks.

The article examines a varied group of film villains from 1986, a year when cinema was beginning to favour anti-heroes over conventional antagonists. It argues that the year’s memorable threats came from several genres, from bullies and religious zealots to horror icons, even as familiar franchises struggled to…

ABC News Drops New Episode of ‘The Dropout’ That Tackles ‘You Can See Everything’

• The Dropout has released a bonus episode.
• It features whistleblower Erika Cheung.
• ABC reports plays rose 2,500 per cent after the film’s release.

ABC News has released a bonus episode of its podcast The Dropout, prompted by renewed interest in the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything. The film’s success has brought fresh attention to the Theranos story and to the podcast that inspired the Hulu series. The episode is…

John Goodman admits ‘Digger’ failure “hurt” amid $49,000,000 box office bomb

• *Digger* has earned about $49 million worldwide.
• John Goodman says the film’s reception hurt.
• He remains proud of the project despite its poor start.

John Goodman says the poor reception of *Digger* hurt, arguing that critics’ predictions of very low earnings may have discouraged audiences before the film opened. The black comedy, directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, has taken about $49 million worldwide, far below its reported budget.…

‘Alice in Borderland’ Star Isomura Hayato on the Role He Was Warned Off, Judging Tokyo’s Ethical Film Award and Why Japanese Cinema Needs Government Backing

• Isomura took a role others warned could hurt his career.
• His festival jury chose a drama set against Russia’s war in Ukraine.
• He says Japanese cinema needs more political satire and government support.

Isomura Hayato says he accepted a challenging role in the drama “The Moon” despite warnings that its subject, a real incident at a facility for people with disabilities, could harm his career. The performance won him a Japan Academy Film Prize, and his interest in socially difficult material…

Burnham pledges £40m Caribbean aid as Democrats eye House control

The UK pledge comes amid calls for slavery reparations, while Democrats look poised to win the US House. Johnny Depp says he may return as Jack Sparrow to give Pirates of the Caribbean a better ending.

‘Resident Evil’ Officially Comes Home After Making $400 Million Globally

• Zach Cregger’s *Resident Evil* has earned $400 million worldwide.
• The $75 million film is now available to buy or rent digitally.
• Its style combines humour, scares and a survival-horror feel.

Zach Cregger’s latest *Resident Evil* film has grossed $400 million worldwide after about seven weeks in cinemas, making it a major commercial success. Its digital release for purchase or rental began on 3 November, giving the film a new route to reach audiences and potentially extend its earnings.…

Kevin Costner’s ‘The Mummy’ Replacement Is Officially Back on Streaming

• *Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves* returns to streaming in November 2026.
• Kevin Costner plays Robin as an action hero.
• Alan Rickman’s Sheriff is remembered for sharp, comic lines.

*Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves*, starring Kevin Costner and Alan Rickman, is back on streaming in November 2026. The 1991 adventure has endured as a popular alternative for viewers who enjoy the sweeping action and nostalgic feel of films such as *The Mummy*. The film follows Robin as…

Quentin Tarantino’s Next Movie Officially Removed From 43% of Theaters

• Regal and Cinemark will not screen the film.
• Netflix is planning a two-week IMAX run from 25 November.
• The film is expected on about 200 US IMAX screens.

Netflix’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth has lost access to about 43% of IMAX screens run by the three largest US cinema chains, after Regal and Cinemark declined to show it. The David Fincher-directed sequel, based on Quentin Tarantino’s screenplay, will therefore depend largely on AMC for…