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Sci-fi cult classic Attack the Block will reinvade cinemas with a sequel

By Charles Bramesco

John Boyega will reprise his role of Moses, with Joe Cornish once again set to write and direct.

Red, White and Blue

By David Jenkins

John Boyega tackles institutional bigotry within the Metropolitan Police in Steve McQueen’s searing anti-racism drama.

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Red, White and Blue – first-look review

By David Jenkins

John Boyega astonishes in Steve McQueen’s exploration of systemic racism in London’s Met police force.

Steve McQueen’s John Boyega-starring miniseries is arriving this year

By Charles Bramesco

Small Axe sees the actor-activist play a London police officer trying to change the system from the inside.

John Boyega partners with Netflix to bolster Africa’s film industry

By Charles Bramesco

The British-Nigerian actor wants to bring more localised stories to a global audience.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

By David Jenkins

The Star Wars saga comes to a close with a story that’s big on cameos and references, but short on excitement and surprises.

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The first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is here

By Hannah Strong

Rey, Finn and Poe are back in action for the final installment in the Star Wars Skywalker trilogy.

Why the Hollywood monster movie will never die

By Victoria Luxford

From King Kong to Pacific Rim’s Kaijus, what’s behind the appeal of these larger than life screen icons?

Pacific Rim Uprising

By Hannah Strong

John Boyega gamely fills Idris Elba’s shoes in this madcap sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s shiny robot romp.

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The fascinating etymology behind Guillermo del Toro’s character names

By Nicholas Russell

The Mexican filmmaker’s work is loaded with religious symbolism.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

By Hannah Strong

Rian Johnson serves up the most spectacular, emotional and weirdest Star Wars film to date.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi gets another awesome trailer

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Rian Johnson’s eighth instalment of the world’s biggest movie franchise is almost upon us. And it looks like another good one…

10 recent London realist films you should watch

By Lou Thomas

Contemporary stories offering a diverse mix of authentic, recognisable London voices.

Detroit

By David Jenkins

Kathryn Bigelow returns with this expansive, rousing and overwrought cine-autopsy of the 1967 Detroit riots.

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Detroit, Charlottesville and filming the American race war

By Nicholas Laskin

Kathryn Bigelow’s new film is part of a larger, ongoing cultural problem.

The Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer is here

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Luke Skywalker threatens the end of the Jedi in this teaser for Episode VIII.

Emma Watson gets tech wary in the first trailer for The Circle

By Tom Williams

She stars alongside Tom Hanks in this adaptation of Dave Eggers’ best-selling thriller.

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