Tom Hanks

Asteroid City

By David Jenkins

The maestro returns, the patented formula tweaked to blissful perfection in this witty and deeply moving exploration of the tools that we produce to help us see beyond our everyday vision.

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A Man Called Otto

By David Jenkins

This corny English-language remake of 2015 Swedish hit, A Man Called Ové, sees Tom Hanks seriously lowering his standards.

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Wes Anderson’s new film Asteroid City will hit Earth in an early-summer release date

By Charles Bramesco

With a theatrical run scheduled for June, a premiere at Cannes seems all but assured.

The enduring atmosphere of Road to Perdition

By Nick Herrmann

Two decades on from its release, Sam Mendes' mob thriller exudes a powerful sense of dread.

Why Philadelphia remains a flawed but vital portrayal of the AIDS crisis

By Adam Solomons

Jonathan Demme’s 1993 drama played an important role in bringing straight audiences up to speed with the epidemic.

The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic features little conversation, more action

By Charles Bramesco

Austin Butler portrays the hip-swiveling, scandal-igniting rock-and-roll superstar in the new film.

David Squires on… The News of the World

By Little White Lies

Our resident cartoonist riffs on Paul Greengrass’ Netflix western about a travelling newsreader.

Paul Greengrass: ‘I wanted to make The Searchers in reverse’

By Charles Bramesco

The writer/director on channelling John Ford for his first foray into the American frontier, News of the World.

News of the World

By Charles Bramesco

Tom Hanks saddles up for a classically-styled western about a Civil War veteran who rescues an orphaned girl.

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Tom Hanks hits the country roads in the News of the World trailer

By Charles Bramesco

He ferries a young girl to safety in an old-school western from Paul Greengrass.

How Adam Schlesinger achieved pop perfection with That Thing You Do

By Stefania Sarrubba

The late singer-songwriter penned the ’60s-inspired title track for Tom Hanks’ directorial debut.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

By Hannah Strong

Tom Hanks is perfectly cast as the late Fred Rogers, America’s favourite neighbour.

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Matthew Rhys and Tom Hanks are on top form in Marielle Heller's charming biographical drama about an American TV legend.

Tom Hanks warms hearts in the A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood trailer

By Charles Bramesco

American TV personality Fred Rogers is receiving the biopic treatment.

Toy Story 4

By Hannah Strong

Woody, Buzz and co team up for one last time (probably) in a largely enjoyable sequel that sees Pixar retread old ground.

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Brace for nostalgia, the Toy Story 4 trailer is here

By Charles Bramesco

Butt-kicking Bo Peep! Evil ventriloquist dummies! An existential fork!

How Saving Private Ryan changed my life

By Spencer Moleda

Steven Spielberg’s World War Two drama brought me closer to my grandfather, who survived the D-Day landings.

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