Oscar Isaac Has Some Strong Words For Disney As He Rules Out Star Wars Return For Now

Posted on 11/11/2025 by Boris Clair

Oscar Isaac has said that he’d want to see some changes behind the scenes at Disney before he agreed to appear in another Star Wars movie.

The Frankenstein star played the Resistance pilot Poe Dameron in the rebooted Star Wars trilogy between 2015 and 2019, and in the six years since, has repeatedly been grilled about whether he’d ever be keen to return to that galaxy far, far away.

During a recent interview with GQ, it was mentioned that he’d once said he’d only return to the sci-fi saga if he needed “another house or something”, commenting: “Yeah. That was a real likeable quote. Jesus Christ.

“Y’know, people ask you things, you say stuff, you don’t really think about it that much. I said a slightly dickish thing.”

The magazine’s reporter then pointed out that Oscar had seemingly softened on the idea in more recent years, to which he admitted that he is “open to” a new Star Wars movie – albeit not at this exact moment in history.

“Right now I’m not so open to working with Disney,” he admitted. “But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great.”

GQ pointed out that their interview took place during Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension from his US talk show, which led to a widespread boycott of the Walt Disney Company, the parent company of his employer, ABC.

Back in September, ABC announced that Jimmy was being taken off the air “indefinitely” as the result of remarks he had made days earlier about the fall-out from the killing of far-right political commentator Charlie Kirk.

The incident stemmed from a comedy monologue, during which the comedian observed: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”

After the news broke that Jimmy was being suspended because of this comment, many called for a boycott of the streaming services Disney+ and Hulu (both of which are owned and operated by Disney), with the company reported to have taken a hit of around $3 billion overnight.

Jimmy made light of this when he eventually returned to ABC days later.

Oscar isn’t the only member of the Star Wars reboot’s cast to have some choice words for Disney, though, after John Boyega claimed the studio failed to flesh out the characters played in the series by actors of colour compared to those portrayed by their white counterparts.

As Freakier Friday Hits Cinemas, 11 Sequels That Were Better Than The Original Film

Posted on 10/08/2025 by Boris Clair

A version of this article was previously published in 2020.

The old saying goes that a sequel is never as good as the original, and over the years, plenty of films have proved this to be the case.

Fortunately for the team behind Freakier Friday, the long-awaited sequel to 2003′s iconic body-swap comedy, critics seem pretty impressed with the follow-up, with many hailing it as a worthy successor to Freaky Friday.

But what about those rare sequels that somehow manage to better the movie that came before it?

Here are 11 of the most celebrated follow-ups in modern movie history…

Addams Family Values

We don’t use terms like “perfection” lightly, but if there were ever a perfect family comedy then Addams Family Values might well be it. The fact it’s actually a sequel to a less-revered live-action version of the classic cartoon is even more impressive.

Obviously all of the cast members playing the creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and, indeed, altogether ooky family shine as brightly as their dark surroundings will allow (special shout-out to Anjelica Huston serving true macabre glamour as Morticia). But Addams Family Values really belongs to new addition Joan Cusack, who stars as Uncle Fester’s love interest Debbie.

Toy Story 3

Who’d have guessed that an animated buddy comedy about a toy cowboy and a plastic astronaut would have sparked one of the most lucrative film sagas of recent times?

And while Toy Story 2 – released four years after the original – kicked things up several notches, it was the third instalment in the series that people really went wild for. Toy Story 3 served up adorable new characters, scooped an impressive Best Picture nomination at the Oscars and, crucially, delivered not one but two ugly-cry moments.

Paddington 2

Even though the original Paddington film was well-received when it first hit cinemas in 2014 – featuring a CGI version of the classic character interacting with live-action actors – few could predict just how beloved its sequel would go on to become.

Not only was it nominated for Outstanding British Film at the Baftas, it’s also one of the few movies with a perfect score on review site Rotten Tomatoes. With 238 positive reviews, it’s also the highest-rated film on the entire website. Take that, Citizen Kane.

The Dark Knight

Like many, we were sold on The Dark Knight from the moment we saw its infamous viral marketing campaign (back in the day when viral marketing campaigns were actually still new and exciting).

We could probably talk all day about how this film is a level up on Batman Begins, from Christopher Nolan’s direction, to the incredible costumes and special effects. But let’s be honest, this film is all about Heath Ledger, who earned a posthumous Academy Award for his unforgettable portrayal of the Joker.

Aliens

Although the original Alien divided critics upon its original release in 1979, the film quickly garnered a loyal following, and by the mid-1980s, was revered among fans of sci-fi.

Putting out a sequel was therefore always going to be a bit of a risk, but fortunately 1986′s Aliens more than lived up to its predecessor. It earned Sigourney Weaver a game-changing Oscar nomination as the star of a sci-fi film. It has also been named the Best Sequel Of All Time by Empire magazine.

Mad Max: Fury Road

Listen, we get it, Fury Road was billed as a “revisiting” of the original Mad Max trilogy, rather than a straight-up sequel or a traditional reboot.

Still, the film was so well-received – check that 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes if you don’t believe us, not to mention its six Oscar wins – we felt we couldn’t leave it off this list. Plus, who would pass up the opportunity to see Charlize Theron in all her buzzed glory again?

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars has so many different instalments, and a fan community that stretches far and wide, that it would be literally impossible to decide which of the numerous sequels is the superior one.

So while we’d struggle to pinpoint which of film is the best, we’ve gone with The Empire Strikes Back for the simple reason it contains arguably the most iconic moment in Star Wars history, when Darth Vader’s true identity is revealed.

Terminator 2: Judgement Day

He said “I’ll be back”, and apparently he meant it, although it did take seven years.

Terminator 2: Judgement Day was hailed as even better than the original film by many critics, who were wowed by the advanced special effects (which went on to win one of the film’s four Academy Awards).

The success of Terminator 2 led to a number of additional spin-offs and sequels, although none of these have quite been able to match the original two films.

Avengers: Endgame

Essentially the sequel to around 100 other films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Endgame was much-awaited when it hit cinemas in 2019, wrapping up stories that began in the Iron Man, Thor and Captain America film series.

Fortunately, the majority of cinema-goers felt the ambitious project was worth the wait, with Avengers: Endgame landing rave reviews and becoming the highest-grossing film of all time (that’s second-highest, when adjusted for inflation).

The Godfather Part II

The first sequel to ever win Best Picture at the Academy Awards (the only other being Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King), Godfather II is so revered it was added to the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress due to its cultural significance, alongside the original Godfather film.

The same can not be said for the follow-up, Godfather III.

Skyfall

Although Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace proved popular, many 007 fans still breathed a sigh of relief when Skyfall was released, as they felt it was more in keeping with the James Bond franchise than Daniel Craig’s first two outings.

Skyfall won largely positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the decision to give more material for Dame Judi Dench to work with, and became the highest-grossing film in the UK ever at that time. Follow-up Spectre was similarly well-received, with the Daniel’s fifth and final Bond film, No Time To Die, set to hit cinemas… soon. Let’s just say soon.

Freaky Friday: 14 Things You Probably Never Knew About The Disney Classic

Posted on 09/08/2025 by Boris Clair

A version of this article was previously published in 2021.

After teasing us for literally decades, a sequel to Freaky Friday finally arrived in cinemas this week, reuniting the 2003 classic’s original leads Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, alongside a number of other familiar faces.

The original film (which itself was a remake of a successful Disney live-action film from the 1970s) centres around a quarrelling mother-daughter duo who switch bodies once a spell takes effect, with unexpected consequences.

So far, the remake has been well-received by critics, many of whom have hailed it as a worthy successor to the first instalment that so many of us already knew and loved.

In honour of the sequel’s release, we’ve rounded up 14 facts you probably never knew about the hit movie…

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in Freaky Friday

1. Lindsay’s character was originally supposed to be a goth

When the Parent Trap star read the original script, she thought Anna’s character was a bit too scruffy. “There was nothing there, no one can relate to the character when she’s really goth,” she told Vanity Fair in 2006.

To recreate her own envision, LiLo turned up to the audition dressed extremely preppy, which worked to her benefit as the character was rewritten.

2. The shots in the opening credits are actual photos of Jamie Lee Curtis and her daughter Annie Guest

We all love a fake snapshot or two at the beginning of a film, but who knew the photos at the start of Freaky Friday captured true moments from Jamie Lee’s real life?

One sees her daughter as a toddler laying on her mother’s back, with her arms tightly placed around her neck.

3. Lindsay had to give Jamie Lee precise lessons on how to say ‘shut up’

During a promotional interview on YouTube, the Everything, Everywhere All At Once actor admitted to needing help from her then-teenage co-star with the specific way she said “shut up!”.

“There’s a way she says ‘shut up’ that I couldn’t get. She had to give me a ‘shut up’ tutorial because it’s a very specific way,” Jamie Lee said.

Meanwhile, Jamie Lee, who was raising 16-year-old daughter Annie Guest at the time, claimed that starring in this film with a young person helped her see things from her child’s point of view.

“I think I probably have a judgmental bitch badge that I put on because I can be harsh, and I think that walking a mile in some very uncomfortable teenage shoes gave me the opportunity to see what it’s like on the other side,” she said.

4. Gwen Stefani was offered a role as a member of the band

According to IMDB, the US singer was offered a role as a member of Anna’s band, but sadly we didn’t get to see that happen – although we think she would have been a perfect addition to that cast.

5. Michelle Trachtenberg was supposed to be Anna

The Ice Princess star was first to be cast as the mouthy teenager, but had to back out of the project due to her her contract with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where she played Dawn Summers.

This was actually the second film Michelle turned down in which LiLo later landed the lead gig – the first being The Parent Trap in 1998, in which Lindsay made her name.

6. Kelly Osbourne also auditioned for the role

The star, known for her family reality show The Osbournes, was also offered the part of Anna after auditioning, but had to pull out after her mother Sharon was diagnosed with cancer.

Kelly later described how people told her it was the biggest mistake of her career, due to the success of the film.

7. Meanwhile, Madonna reportedly had her eye on the role of Tess

Madonna in 2003, the year Freaky Friday was released

Jodie Foster was the first pick, having played the teenage daughter in Disney’s first Freaky Friday movie, and when she declined the role, it went to Annette Bening.

However, Annette departed the project due to scheduling issues, while the American Beauty star reportedly also had “anxious” feelings about the script.

8. Because of this, Jamie Lee Curtis was actually cast just days before shooting began

Still, it was obviously a case of the stars aligning, as Jamie Lee and Lindsay’s chemistry was undeniable, and they’ve spoken highly about one another repeatedly over the decades.

9. Lindsay Lohan’s real mum also made an appearance in the movie

LiLo’s mum Dina can be seen in the final scene where Anna is dancing with Jake. Dina is in the background dancing with an older man, but there is an awkward moment where she is seen looking directly at the camera.

10. The famous Anna and Tess collision scene is similar to a scene in Bewitched

Anna and Tess’ idea to collide at full force in an attempt to reverse the spell is similar to a scene in 1966′s Bewitched: Divided He Falls, where Darrin is split into two people and Endora suggests he do the same to break the spell.

However, in this scene, the trick had the desired effect.

11. Lindsay had her first on-screen kiss in Freaky Friday

In a behind the scene YouTube clip, Lindsay admitted that the kiss she shared with co-star Chad Michael Murray was the first she had done on screen.

12. The film paid homage to Jamie Lee Curtis’ mother

A character named Mr Bates appears in the film as a tribute to the actor’s mother, Janet Leigh who is best known for her performance in the 1960 film Psycho.

Mr Bates is a reference to Norman Bates’ character in the classic movie.

13. A member of the band Orgy instructed Jamie on how to play the guitar for the last scene

Orgy, an American rock band formed in 1994, offered up one of their members to teach Jamie Lee how to play the guitar, and although the actor practiced making the concert scene look as authentic as possible, a studio musician dubbed over the guitar solo in the finished film.

14. Freaky Friday is actually based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel of the same name

Rodgers’ story was adapted many times, including the original Disney version in 1976, which starred future Oscar winner Jodie Foster in her child actor years.

In 2020, it was the source for the movie Freaky, which focuses on a teenage girl who unintentionally swaps bodies with a middle-aged male serial killer.

The Critics Have Spoken… So, How Does Inside Out 2 Measure Up To The Beloved Original Film?

Posted on 13/06/2024 by Boris Clair

One of the most beloved Pixar films in the studio’s history is getting a sequel, with Inside Out 2 hitting cinemas this weekend.

The new movie takes us back into the mind of a now 13-year-old Riley and the mission control centre of emotions inside her head.

However, this time around, there’s a whole host of new feelings added into the mix, thanks to the help of a stellar expanded cast, including The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri as Envy, Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke as Anxiety and Passages’ Adèle Exarchopoulos as Ennui.

The first reviews for Inside Out 2 have been hugely positive, praising the sequel for living up to the magic of the first film. That being said, others have said that it’s missing a certain spark that made the original so popular.

Here’s a sample of what critics have had to say so far…

“Inside Out 2 glimmers with diamond-hard truths about the complex business of being a human being – especially a teenage human being – but it’s still a fast-paced and playful comedy adventure with even more jokes and more puns than Inside Out.”

“Through this decade so far, Pixar’s films have held great ideas that haven’t quite reached their full potential. This is probably its best film since Coco, and best sequel since Toy Story 3.”

“It’s a lovely sequel, without a trace of cynicism to it, that also by necessity lacks a little of the freshness and originality of 2022’s Turning Red or 2021’s Luca…What was once a lesson in the necessity of negative emotions, such as sadness, has now matured into its second stage: a bittersweet, tear-jerking reminder that we’re better, more rounded people when we embrace our flaws and insecurities.”

Inside Out 2 reintroduces us to Riley as a 13-year-old

“Wanting Inside Out 2 to match the first movie was always set to be an unlikely challenge as it was such a unique concept. What the sequel does achieve is being a worthy follow-up that expands the world with brilliant tweaks to the concept, as well as delivering witty gags that simplify big ideas.”

“New feelings propel a Pixar sequel enchanting enough to second that emotion… Inside Out 2 marks a triumphant creative return for Pixar, bringing off the thing that this studio, at its best, has done better than anyone: finding the sweet spot that merges the gaze of children and adults.”

“Pixar has been good at tackling thorny emotional terrain in an accessible, translatable-for-all-ages way since Buzz first met Woody. When Inside Out went the extra step of giving us a literalized emotional terrain and rendering everything with such a heart-rending wallop, it lifted the bar that much higher. Inside Out 2 makes good on that film’s promise by making good on its next-step premise.”

“After a period of some ups and more downs, Pixar can at least boast of following up one of their later classics respectfully. [Inside Out 2] deserves the healthy audiences it will surely stir up.”

“Delightful sequel set in turbulent early adolescence…The message of Inside Out 2 is as universal and good-hearted as that of its predecessor: You might not know from one minute to the next what emotion is driving a teenage mind, but every messy part of the mechanism has both function and beauty.”

Inside Out 2 welcomes new emotions into the fold

“There are some laughs, but it sees the teen transition in terms of a moral crisis, of abandoning and then reclaiming the niceness of childhood innocence; it’s a little bit convoluted and repetitive and, in its sanitised, Disneyfied way, this film can’t quite bring itself to mention the most important new teen emotion of all. Have the grown-ups in charge of this film really forgotten?”

IGN (7/10)

“While its chaotic new cast serves a clear purpose, Inside Out 2 is more metaphor than meaning. It explains plenty about the confusing emotions associated with puberty, often in intelligent ways, but it rarely lets them be felt or experienced, the way its predecessor did.”

“Pixar’s talky, uneventful sequel doesn’t have much fun in mind… Battle-weary parents of surly teens will have some fun here and there, especially when Ennui’s blasé influence opens up a ‘sar-chasm’ in Riley’s brain that makes everything sound, well, sarcastic. But, when all’s said and done, the stakes are so minor, it’s hard to imagine anyone will leave this desperate to see an Inside Out 3.”

“All brains and no heart, this disappointing sequel proves Pixar learned all the wrong lessons from its pandemic years… Pixar’s obsession with universal relatability results in another movie that feels more like a corporate spreadsheet than a glimpse into a real person’s brain.”

Inside Out 2 comes to UK cinemas on Friday 14 June.

Ayo Edebiri Proves She Can Literally Do Everything In This Behind-The-Scenes Clip Recording Inside Out 2 Lines

Posted on 30/05/2024 by Boris Clair

As if we needed another reason to be even more obsessed with Ayo Edebiri…

From her stand-out roles in The Bear, Theater Camp and Bottoms to her commitment to the bit as the new Irish people’s princess, the award-winning comic actor knows the way to our hearts.

A new clip of Ayo has been doing the rounds on social media this week, revealing just how multi-talented a performer she really is.

She’s part of the cast of Disney’s new Inside Out sequel, which is slated for release next month, nine years after we were first introduced to Riley Andersen and the many emotions who live inside her head.

With Riley turning 13 in the second instalment, Inside Out 2 welcomes some intriguing new characters into the mix, including Anxiety, Ennui, Embarrassment and Envy, who Ayo lends her voice to.

In a behind-the-scenes snippet showing Ayo energetically recording her lines, fans have been blown away by just how effortless the star made it look.

“Perfect casting,” one X user enthused, while another agreed: “No need for a trailer after this.”

“Didn’t know I’d be jumping up and down for Inside Out 2 but here we are,” a third shared.

Unsurprisingly, it’s been a pretty unanimous response…

Inside Out 2 will also star returning cast members Amy Poehler as Joy, The Office’s Phyllis Smith as Sadness and Lewis Black as Anger, though Bill Hadar’s Fear has been recast to Tony Hale and Mindy Kaling’s Disgust to Liza Lapira.

Riley will also be voiced by Kensington Tallman, who’s replacing Kaitlyn Dias.

New cast members include Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke as Anxiety, Passages’ Adèle Exarchopoulos as Ennui, Black Bird’s Paul Walter Hauser as Embarrassment and Nebraska’s June Squibb as Nostalgia.

Inside Out 2 is due for release on Friday 14 June.

Nathan Lane Reveals How ‘Lion King’s’ Pumbaa Became First Disney Character Who Farts

Posted on 25/05/2024 by Boris Clair

Nathan Lane still remembers giving his Lion King character some oomph.

The stage actor revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he and his co-star Ernie Sabella were exhausted from nightly Broadway performances while recording the voices for Timon and Pumbaa — and gave the warthog his flatulence.

“So, we would record in the mornings sometimes, and we’d be a little sleepy,” Lane told the outlet. “And Ernie, to entertain me during the recording, would make flatulent noises. While he was doing his dialogue, he would make fart sounds to make me laugh.”

“And they eventually incorporated that into the character and the song,” he continued.

Pumbaa and his wiry meerkat companion arguably became the most memorable characters of the 1994 film, which is a loosely retold version of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet from the perspective of a young lion whose father is slain at the paws of his uncle. The film is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

It’d soon become an Oscar-winning classic, but the then-titled King of the Jungle was still an uncertain gamble when Disney approached Lane and Sabella. While the duo was performing Guys and Dolls on Broadway at the time, they took the job.

“So, we get there, and we’re pretty beat up from five shows, and to get the ball rolling, I just started making these sounds as he was reading his lines,” Sabella told EW. “He kept laughing, going, ‘Don’t do that, don’t do that.’ I said, ‘I’ll stop.’ And then kept doing it. That’s the story of how Pumbaa became the first and only Disney character with flatulence.”

Lane will perform several "Lion King" songs as Pumbaa at a 30th anniversary event this week. — Lane will perform several “Lion King” songs as Pumbaa at a 30th anniversary event this week.

Lane and Sabella initially weren’t even approached to voice Timon and Pumbaa specifically, as Disney only created those characters after their audition. The actors made history as the first duo to record their lines together for a Disney film, EW reports.

“Because we only got our pages, we didn’t know what the movie was about,” Sabella told EW. “We just knew that we were two funny guys and that warthogs and meerkats are small animals. I was doing a buddy movie.”

He explained: “I said, ’Alright, you’ll be Robert Redford, and I’ll be Paul Newman.”

The pair appear in Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary — A Live-to-Film Concert Event at the Hollywood Bowl on the 24th and 25th of May, during which Lane and Sabella sing renditions of Hakuna Matata and Can You Feel The Love Tonight?

Easter Films Guide 2024: What To Watch On TV Over The Long Bank Holiday Weekend

Posted on 29/03/2024 by Boris Clair

The four-day Easter weekend is a high-point of the year, allowing us to get out in the world, catch up with friends we haven’t seen in a while or maybe even take a little trip to make the most out of all that time off.

For some of us, that is. For others, it’s the chance to catch up on some much-needed rest, spending all that extra time in the most low-key way possible.

If you fall into the latter camp, it’s understandable that you might find yourself at a bit of a loose end when it comes to passing the time. Or, of course, it could be that you have children to keep occupied for that loooong Bank Holiday weekend.

Either way, it could come as a relief to hear that there are plenty of classic films worth tuning in for on TV between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Here are 20 of our personal highlights…

Mrs Doubtfire

What’s it all about? Robin Williams takes the lead in this much-loved family comedy about a man who goes incognito as an elderly woman a thousand miles away from his real self in a bid to spend more time with his kids.

Perfect for: Getting everyone together to kick the long weekend off with plenty of big laughs.

When’s it on? Good Friday at 11am on Film4

Kung Fu Panda

What’s it all about? From the team behind Shrek and Madagascar, this star-studded animated comedy introduces us to a hapless, martial arts-loving panda who finds himself embarking on a kung fu quest.

Perfect for: Keeping younger viewers amused for a couple of hours. If they enjoy it, follow-up movie Kung Fu Panda 2 is on later in the weekend, too.

When’s it on? Good Friday at 12.30pm on Channel 4

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit

The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit marked the first feature-length outing for the iconic Wallace & Gromit

What’s it all about? Hilarious, silly and surprisingly gripping, The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit is arguably the jewel in Wallace & Gromit’s crown.

Perfect for: If you’re in the mood for revisiting a dependable classic that’s guaranteed to deliver on laughs and heart-warming moments.

When’s it on? Good Friday at 2.15pm on BBC One

Hop

The family comedy Hop is particularly timely for Easter weekend

What’s it all about? The next-in-line to take over the Easter Bunny throne decides he’s not up for taking over the family business – with very cute results.

Perfect for: Come on, it’s Easter, who doesn’t want to spend an hour or so looking at a cute rabbit going about his business?

When’s it on? Good Friday at 4.30pm on ITV2

The Beautiful Game

What’s it all about? Bill Nighy, Micheal Ward and Callum Scott Howells star in this sports drama about a team of homeless footballers who travel to Rome for a big tournament.

Perfect for: If you’ve spent the day watching classic films and repeats, and you’re ready for something brand new.

When’s it on? Good Friday on Netflix

The Life And Death Of Lily Savage

Paul O'Grady as Lily Savage — Paul O’Grady as Lily Savage

What’s it all about? Not a traditional film, admittedly, but a must-watch all the same. This ITV documentary explores the life and career of Paul O’Grady, as told through the guise of his game-changing drag alter-ego, Lily Savage.

Perfect for: If you feel like celebrating a modern-day British icon.

When’s it on? Good Friday at 9pm on ITV1

La La Land

What’s it all about? Emma Stone won her first Academy Award for her performance in this modern musical, which co-stars Ryan Gosling and John Legend and serves as a love letter to both Los Angeles and romance itself.

Perfect for: If you want to end the first day of the weekend with a bit of romance. And you’re fully ready to be humming Another Day Of Sun until Easter Monday.

When’s it on? Good Friday at 11pm on BBC Two

Hook

What’s it all about? A clever retelling of the Peter Pan story, Steven Spielberg’s Hook boasts a seriously impressive cast including Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts and the always-wonderful Robin Williams. Watch out for a seriously impressive cameo from Glenn Close, too.

Perfect for: If you’re in the mood for a fairytale with some big twists.

When’s it on? Saturday 30 March at 2.20pm on Channel 5

Ocean’s Eleven

What’s it all about? Professional con artist Danny Ocean recruits 10 of his criminal pals to help him pull off the heist of his career, with a huge ensemble cast that includes *deep breath* George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle and the late Carl Reiner.

Perfect for: When you just fancy something capital-H “Hollywood”.

When’s it on? Saturday 30 March at 5.05pm on Channel 5

Kick-Ass

What’s it all about? A superhero outing that’s a far cry from the MCU films that have dominated the box office this past decade, Kick-Ass is a black comedy about an ordinary teenager who sets out to fight crime in the style of his comic heroes.

Perfect for: If you’re intrigued about Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s next career move and feel like diving into one of his stand-out roles.

When’s it on? Saturday 30 March at 10pm on Channel 4

Snatch

What’s it all about? One of Guy Ritchie’s most popular gangster offerings, the fast-paced and star-studded Snatch centres around a criminal underworld involving bare-knuckle boxing and high-stakes gambling.

Perfect for: Anyone who binged The Gentlemen on Netflix.

When’s it on? Saturday 30 March at 10.50pm on Channel 4

Ben-Hur

When’s it all about? There are biblical epics, and then there’s Ben-Hur, a three-and-a-half hour retelling of the New Testament story through the guise of a fictional prince who watches the whole thing unfold from afar. While the subject matter and runtime might be off-putting to some, it’s worth pointing out that Ben-Hur is frequently held up as one of the best films of all time, winning a record-setting 11 Oscars upon its release.

Perfect for: If ever you were to finally give Ben-Hur a go, it might as well be Easter weekend, right?

When’s it on? Easter Sunday at 12.05pm on Channel 5

Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory

Gene Wilder as the definitive Willy Wonka

What’s it all about? This Roald Dahl adaptation is still the definitive adaptation of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (soz Timothée), telling the story of an impoverished young boy whose life changes when he wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka’s weird and wonderful world, alongside a host of far less well-behaved children…

Perfect for: Easter Sunday!

When’s it on? Easter Sunday at 12.25pm on ITV1

Easter Parade

What’s it all about? Even if you’ve never heard of Easter Parade, the true star power of its leads (Fred Astaire came out of retirement to star in it alongside the legendary Judy Garland) should be enough to pique the interest of any fan of Hollywood’s golden years.

Perfect for: If Judy Garland in a big hat is your idea of a good time (isn’t it everyone’s?).

When’s it on? Easter Sunday at 12.30pm on BBC Two

Beauty And The Beast

What’s it all about? Arguably the best thing ever released by the Walt Disney company, Beauty And The Beast became the first animated movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, after impressing critics with its instantly-catchy songs, beautiful visuals and heartwarming characters.

Perfect for: Literally any time, any place. What a film.

When’s it on? Easter Sunday at 2.40pm on BBC One

The Wizard Of Oz

What’s it all about? Dorothy Gale goes on the journey of a lifetime when her home is caught up in a twister, transporting her to the land of Oz where she encounters a host of magical and life-changing characters.

Perfect for: Sorry to repeat ourselves, but again, any time, any place. What. A. Film.

When’s it on? Easter Sunday at 4.20pm on Channel 5

Babe

What’s it all about? After being taken in as a piglet by a kind farmer, Babe defies expectations when he decides he wants to join a herd of sheepdog.

Perfect for: If you want something warm and fuzzy (that, sorry to say, will probably still have you shedding a few tears).

When’s it on? Easter Monday at 2.40pm on Film4

Bee Movie

What’s it all about? A bee tries to sue the human race after finding out that humans have been taking all of his colony’s honey.

Perfect for: If you’re curious to see exactly where all of those Bee Movie memes originated from.

When’s it on? Easter Monday at 2.55pm on ITV2

Jumanji

What’s it all about? The original (and best) Jumani is a true family adventure, that centres around a brother-and-sister who get swept up in an epic jungle board game that changes their lives forever.

Perfect for: If Mrs Doubtfire and Hook have got you in the mood for more 90s family classics starring Robin Williams.

When’s it on? Easter Monday at 4.50pm on ITV2

Easy A

What’s it all about? Following in the footsteps of favourites like Heathers, Clueless and Mean Girls, Easy A is a quirky and quotable teen comedy that introduces us to Emma Stone’s Olive, a high schooler who leans into her new reptuation when a false rumour about her is spread around her peers.

Perfect for: When you’re back at work in the morning and you need something to take your mind off it for those precious last hours of the Bank Holiday.

When’s it on? Easter Monday at 10pm on BBC Three

This Scene Was Cut From Lilo & Stitch For A Very Dark Reason

Posted on 15/02/2024 by Boris Clair

22 years since its first release, Lilo & Stitch is still a beloved family film and now it’s hard to walk through a Primark without seeing hundreds of items of Stitch-based merchandise.

But who can blame us? The tale of found family, friendship and coming-of-age resonates with all different kinds of people.

However, it turns out that the Disney film included a scene that, while very much in the spirit of the film’s mischievous nature, could have been extremely distressing if it had been included in the final cut.

The scene they had to cut from Lilo & Stitch

So, spoilers ahead, but the film culminates with an air chase between two alien spaceships while Stitch and the gang try to save Lilo, if you remember. It’s chaotic and silly, just like the rest of the film.

However, there was one part of the chase which involved one of the aircrafts being a 747 commercial aircraft that crashed into multiple buildings throughout the scene, according to Vox.

Following the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York, animators and scriptwriters changed the scene entirely, due to how distressing it may have been for viewers.

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In the original cut, Stitch was joyriding in a 747 but in the final version, it was an alien craft and instead of weaving through, or indeed, crashing into buildings, the animators instead opted for Hawaiian mountains.

“Americans became highly sensitive to anything that bore even a slight resemblance to the attacks,” journalist Lindsay Ellis wrote on Vox. “Children’s shows like ‘Power Rangers,’ ‘Pokémon’, and ‘Invader Zim’ had episodes taken off the air due to scenes where buildings and cityscapes were destroyed.”

With the perspective that we have now, the deleted scene, featured in Vox’s video, is incredibly unsettling. It’s strange to imagine a time when hijacking could ever have been a lighthearted part of a children’s film.

Lilo & Stitch is available on Disney Plus.

The New Trailer For Inside Out 2 Introduces Us To A Brand New Emotion

Posted on 09/11/2023 by Boris Clair

Disney and Pixar have unveiled the trailer for the long-awaited Inside Out sequel.

A follow-up to the Oscar-winning film was first announced in 2016, with Joy, Sadness, Anger, Envy and Disgust all returning for the second instalment.

However, this time around, the gang are set to be joined by a new emotion. Enter: Anxiety.

The introduction was made in a short teaser that depicts the existing emotions having their world turned around by their new arrival, who is portrayed by Stranger Things actor Maya Hawke.

“Our little girl is growing up so fast, and things couldn’t be better,” Joy is heard teasing at the beginning of the teaser, although seemingly it’s not to last.

It’s also hinted that Anxiety is not the only new kid on the block, though, as the new newcomer teases to the other emotions that she’s not alone.

Watch the clip for yourself below:

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A poster for the film shared on Pixar’s social media accounts also teases as many as four new additions to the cast.

Inside Out first hit cinemas in 2015, and won huge critical acclaim, including an Oscar win for Best Animated Feature and a Best Original Screenplay nomination.

The film centres around a teenage girl, Riley, who – along with her five core emotions – has her life turned upside down when she and her family move to a new city.

Emmy winner Amy Poehler, The Office’s Phyllis Smith and Mindy Kaling, former Saturday Night Live star Bill Hader and comedian Lewis Black voiced Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Fear and Anger, respectively, with Kaitlyn Dias, Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan and Richard King also among the voice cast.

Tony Hale will take over the role of Fear, while Liza Lapira replaces Mindy Kaling as Disgust.

Inside Out 2 is due to hit cinemas in June 2024.

10 Iconic Voice Roles You Probably Had No Idea Were Played By Miriam Margolyes

Posted on 14/10/2023 by Boris Clair

Over the years, Miriam Margoyles has accumulated an eclectic array of acting roles, including performances in big-name franchises and even a Bafta win. However, what many people might not realise is that she is also a renowned voice actor.

The Call the Midwife star has lent her voice to adverts for brands such as Cadbury, PG Tips and Dolmio in her day, as well as contributing to audiobooks, animated features and even audio porn in the past.

Ahead of Miriam’s long-awaited debut in Doctor Who, where she’s set to voice Meep in the 60th anniversary special episode, we’re looking back at some of the more unexpected places her voice has popped up in over the years…

Babe (1995)

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Back in the mid-90s, Miriam moved into the world of movie voice acting when she played Fly, a sheepdog, in the beloved farmyard classic, Babe.

Based on Dick King-Smith’s book, The Sheep-Pig, the comedy-drama followed a young farm pig who wanted to do the work of a sheepdog.

The wholesome film exceeded expectations and went on to be nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Visual Effects. Miriam also reprised her role in the sequel, Babe: Pig in the City.

James And The Giant Peach (1996)

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