The 1970 movie Mel Brooks called his most overlooked: “It’s one of my top favourites” Worth a revival. Lily Hardman May 2, 2026
The 1984 movie Mel Brooks can’t stand: “That’s not comedy” He didn’t crack a smile. Scott Campbell May 2, 2026
“This guy’s dying”: the 1997 movie Anthony Hopkins thought might finish him A scary moment. Aimee Ferrier May 2, 2026
The one actor most likely to star in an awful movie, according to science A dubious honour. Scott Campbell May 2, 2026
“Should have been f**king huge”: the 2013 movie that left Ridley Scott “ready to kill somebody” He didn’t commit murder, thankfully. Scott Campbell May 2, 2026
“I can’t put people in the seats”: the 1991 movie that saved Kevin Bacon’s “heartbreaking” career Salvation at last. Scott Campbell May 2, 2026
“It made me want to kiss her feet”: the 1983 movie Penélope Cruz developed an unhealthy obsession with She might have a problem. Jacob Simmons May 2, 2026
The 2007 movie that gave Michelle Pfeiffer her most “risky, courageous, and unusual” role She loved it. Aimee Ferrier May 2, 2026
The 1969 movie Stanley Kubrick said would take “two or three months” to shoot but didn’t happen at all What could’ve been. Aimee Ferrier May 2, 2026
The 2002 movie Guy Pearce couldn’t stand making: “People would say good morning, and I’d go, ‘Fuck off'” You could tell. Scott Campbell May 2, 2026
“I never got invited back”: when Charlie Cox’s accidental method acting cost him ‘Han Solo’ His commitment had consequences. Liam Gaughan May 2, 2026
The 1987 movie Tom Hanks always regretted: “There are problems with it” Honesty is always the best policy. Scott Campbell May 2, 2026