News – Movie Central Magazine

Best Zombie Films

Train to Busan Beautifully balanced, exciting and heart rendering. if you haven’t seen this you don’t have to be a …

Continue reading “Best Zombie Films”

Turning Experience into Story: Don’t Worry About Me

There are crime films, and then there are crime films shaped by people who have lived elements of what they …

Continue reading “Turning Experience into Story: Don’t Worry About Me”

The Psychological Thriller You Won’t Stop Thinking About

Visceral Images announces itself quietly. One night, one location, a woman trying to make sense of what’s happening around her. …

Continue reading “The Psychological Thriller You Won’t Stop Thinking About”

California Schemin’

Rap has always been obsessed with authenticity: where you’re from, what you’ve lived through, and whether your story is real. …

Continue reading “California Schemin’”

Bonekeeper: Bringing Real Caves and Danger Back to Horror

Independent horror films often promise realism, but few productions push that idea quite as far as Bonekeeper. Shown at Glasgow …

Continue reading “Bonekeeper: Bringing Real Caves and Danger Back to Horror”

Here comes The Bride!

From Maggie Gyllenhaal (Academy Award-nominated writer/director of The Lost Daughter) and starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley and Academy Award …

Continue reading “Here comes The Bride!”

“EFFI O BLAENAU” THEATRICAL RELEASE

MetFilm Distribution has announced that the Welsh-language feature Effi o Blaenau will be released in UK cinemas on 19 June 2026, following …

Continue reading ““EFFI O BLAENAU” THEATRICAL RELEASE”

Glasgow Film Festival Selections

One of the world’s premier film festivals runs from February 25 to March 8, 2026. Open to the public, it …

Continue reading “Glasgow Film Festival Selections”

Free and Low-Cost Activities at Glasgow Film Festival 2026

Glasgow Film Festival’s 22nd edition opens tomorrow and includes an extensive programme of free and affordable screenings and events. Based …

Continue reading “Free and Low-Cost Activities at Glasgow Film Festival 2026”

2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards

The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony was held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London and broadcasted as-live on BBC …

Continue reading “2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards”

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Set in Birmingham, 1940, the film finds Tommy Shelby pulled back from exile as Britain faces the devastation of World …

Continue reading “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”

SUPER NATURE – A love letter to nature created on Super 8

Following the news that Ed Sayers’ SUPER NATURE – A love letter to nature created on Super 8, by people …

Continue reading “SUPER NATURE – A love letter to nature created on Super 8”

James McAvoy Brings Directorial Debut to GFF

McAvoy will be joined on the red carpet by film cast Samuel Bottomley, Séamus McLean Ross and Lucy Halliday Homegrown …

Continue reading “James McAvoy Brings Directorial Debut to GFF”

Manchester Film Festival 2026: Big Films, Stars & Must-See Screenings

The Manchester Film Festival 2026 is gearing up to be one of the UK’s most exciting independent cinema events of …

Continue reading “Manchester Film Festival 2026: Big Films, Stars & Must-See Screenings”

Frankenstein: How Costume Design Becomes Storytelling

When Guillermo del Toro approaches a classic, he doesn’t restore it, he rebuilds it. His adaptation of Frankenstein is no …

Continue reading “Frankenstein: How Costume Design Becomes Storytelling”

ROSE OF NEVADA

Opening in cinemas in the UK & Ireland on 24 April 2026 BFI Distribution reveals the brand-new UK trailer and …

Continue reading “ROSE OF NEVADA”

Alive: A Silent Film with a Powerful Message

Some stories don’t begin with answers — they begin with silence. Alive, a powerful new short film exploring hope, connection, …

Continue reading “Alive: A Silent Film with a Powerful Message”

Most Anticipated Movies in February

February 2026 brings a diverse slate of theatrical releases, ranging from high-stakes crime thrillers and ambitious sci-fi to classic literary …

Continue reading “Most Anticipated Movies in February”

Worth a cinema trip!

With so much expense attached to a cinema trip now and the time between theatrical screenings and streaming becoming so …

Continue reading “Worth a cinema trip!”

‘The Swedish Connection’ : A Promising New Netflix WWII Drama Based on a True Story

Netflix’s 2026 movie slate is expanding with compelling international cinema, and one of the most talked-about releases is The Swedish …

Continue reading “‘The Swedish Connection’ : A Promising New Netflix WWII Drama Based on a True Story”

Tinsel Town

Tinsel Town is about an unpopular Hollywood action star (Kiefer Sutherland) whose career needs saving, leading him to accept a role …

Continue reading “Tinsel Town”

GOOD BOY

Not since Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, has a dog captured our imagination the way Good Boy has. The film, …

Continue reading “GOOD BOY”

The Running Man: Edgar Wright’s Slick, Brutal, Crowd-Pleaser of a Dystopia

In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, …

Continue reading “The Running Man: Edgar Wright’s Slick, Brutal, Crowd-Pleaser of a Dystopia”

PREDATOR: BADLANDS CLAIMS NUMBER ONE AT UK & IRELAND BOX OFFICE

Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, “Badlands” follows a young Predator outcast (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an unlikely …

Continue reading “PREDATOR: BADLANDS CLAIMS NUMBER ONE AT UK & IRELAND BOX OFFICE “

20th Century Studios Drops First Teaser Trailer and Poster for The Devil Wears Prada 2

The iconic fashion-world saga returns to cinemas on May 1, 2026 Fashion fans, gird your loins — it’s officially happening. …

Continue reading “20th Century Studios Drops First Teaser Trailer and Poster for The Devil Wears Prada 2”

Shakira Shines in New “Zoo” Music Video from Zootropolis 2

The brand-new music video for “Zoo”—the original song from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming Zootropolis 2—has officially dropped, showcasing Shakira …

Continue reading “Shakira Shines in New “Zoo” Music Video from Zootropolis 2”

Horror Movies: What’s Making Us Scream (and Why We Love It)

Remember when horror movies were all about masked killers and haunted houses? Well, hold onto your popcorn, because the world …

Continue reading “Horror Movies: What’s Making Us Scream (and Why We Love It)”

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein

Guillermo del Toro has spent his career redefining what monsters mean on screen. From Pan’s Labyrinth to The Shape of …

Continue reading “Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein”

Brides: Friendship, Representation and Telling Untold Stories

British theatre powerhouse Nadia Fall, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, makes her feature film debut with Bride: a bold and empathetic …

Continue reading “Brides: Friendship, Representation and Telling Untold Stories”

The Long Walk

Adapting Stephen King is never simple. For every iconic film (The Shining, It), there are others that fail to capture …

Continue reading “The Long Walk”

Busan International Film Festival 2025

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025 is set to mark a new era with the launch of its Competition …

Continue reading “Busan International Film Festival 2025”

I Live Here Now : A Conversation with Executive Producer Floriane Andersen

The multi-talented and charming Floriane Andersen began her career as an actress, performing in France and touring the UK with Shakespeare productions. Alongside …

Continue reading “I Live Here Now : A Conversation with Executive Producer Floriane Andersen”

Don’t Cry For Me: Evita’s Spectacular Swan Song at the London Palladium

Rachel Zegler Delivers Career-Defining Performance in Final Days of West End Run. London’s theatre district is buzzing with anticipation as …

Continue reading “Don’t Cry For Me: Evita’s Spectacular Swan Song at the London Palladium”

La Grazia opening the 82nd Venice Film Festival

La Grazia, written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino starring Toni Servillo is the opening film, in a world premiere in …

Continue reading “La Grazia opening the 82nd Venice Film Festival”

Venezia 82 Competition Lineup: From Le Mage du Kremlin to La Grazia

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival presents a powerful Competition lineup. Political thrillers, intimate dramas, epic adaptations, and visionary works …

Continue reading “Venezia 82 Competition Lineup: From Le Mage du Kremlin to La Grazia”

The Conjuring: Last Rites

From New Line Cinema comes the ninth entry in the more than $2 billion theatrical Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: Last …

Continue reading “The Conjuring: Last Rites”

Love Me, Hold Me, Always – A Raw, Compassionate Portrait of Life on the Margins

Forced into homelessness after her release from prison, Chrissie searches for love and connection in places where neither is freely …

Continue reading “Love Me, Hold Me, Always – A Raw, Compassionate Portrait of Life on the Margins”

Mortician: EIFF WINNER 2025

Mortician, a quietly powerful Canadian feature made with nothing more than an iPhone and a handful of committed performers has …

Continue reading “Mortician: EIFF WINNER 2025”

SCREENINGS TODAY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Film, pick of the day – Misper Cameo Filmhouse Hawthornden Vue

Best Boy – Dark, Funny and Unexpectedly Moving: One to Watch at EIFF 2025

Every year, there’s one film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival that people start talking about as soon as the …

Continue reading “Best Boy – Dark, Funny and Unexpectedly Moving: One to Watch at EIFF 2025”

Dragonfly – A Powerful, Unsettling Love Story

Not all love stories are gentle. Paul Andrew Williams returns to the Edinburgh International Film Festival with what may be …

Continue reading “Dragonfly – A Powerful, Unsettling Love Story”

Finding Magic in the Ordinary: Grow Shines at EIFF 2025

One of the most enjoyable surprises at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival was Grow, a new family feature from …

Continue reading “Finding Magic in the Ordinary: Grow Shines at EIFF 2025”

ISLANDS: A Haunting Portrait of Escape, Desire and Disconnection

One of the most intriguing features to screen at EIFF 2025 was ISLANDS, an atmospheric drama from director Jan-Ole Gerster. …

Continue reading “ISLANDS: A Haunting Portrait of Escape, Desire and Disconnection”

Sean Connery James Bond: Experience 007 Like Never Before

James Bond fans, this is your mission. The Sean Connery Foundation presents Sacred Bonds, a spectacular 4K film festival celebrating …

Continue reading “Sean Connery James Bond: Experience 007 Like Never Before”

Weapons

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, …

Continue reading “Weapons”

Edinburgh International Film Festival

One of the best festivals in the world begins on the 14th August to the 20th. A festival that is …

Continue reading “Edinburgh International Film Festival”

SUPERMAN REVIEW

What a fantastic ride. Straight into the action! I admit that I don’t enjoy forty minutes of build up in …

Continue reading “SUPERMAN REVIEW”

Rachel Zegler – EVITA

Rachel Zegler, currently making her West End debut as ‘Eva Perón’ in Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita at …

Continue reading “Rachel Zegler – EVITA”

Blockbuster season early!

Simply can’t miss Tom Cruise’s final Mission Impossible. Now available at screens all over the country. Do you need to …

Continue reading “Blockbuster season early!”

Golden Globes and Variety Celebrate Global Talent at Cannes 2025

The Golden Globes and Variety hosted a May 17 gathering during the 78th Cannes Film Festival, to honor artists whose …

Continue reading “Golden Globes and Variety Celebrate Global Talent at Cannes 2025”

Latest Posts Under: News

MOVIE CENTRAL

FILM FESTIVALS AND AWARDS