‘Uncut Gems’: The “masterful” movie that made Yorgos Lanthimos jealous A modern classic. Aimee Ferrier Jan 15, 2026
Steven Spielberg names his favourite Beatles song of all time: “Heart-achingly beautiful” “The melody is just heart-achingly beautiful”. Calum Russell Jan 15, 2026
Chloé Zhao names her three filmmaking mentors: “You really feel the elevation” Icons. Aimee Ferrier Jan 15, 2026
Jason Bateman names the greatest comedy actor of all time: “He never asks for a laugh” Effortless genius. Scott Campbell Jan 15, 2026
The world lost the chance to see Pedro Pascal in the Wild West: “I wrote letters and stuff” Practically begging. Jacob Simmons Jan 15, 2026
The one actor Denis Villeneuve said was capable of doing anything: “Really impressive” A pivotal moment. Callum MacHattie Jan 15, 2026
The “abusive, undisciplined, arrogant” Jim Carrey character his director couldn’t stand: “I felt like a fool” An awkward production. Scott Campbell Jan 14, 2026
The Tom Cruise movie despised by the people who inspired it: “It’s crazy to do this” They weren’t fans. Scott Campbell Jan 14, 2026
The cult favourite character Tom Hanks hated at first sight: “I’m just going to be weird” He had to grin and bear it. Scott Campbell Jan 14, 2026
The actor Robert De Niro refused to share a scene with: “There was a little situation” Throwing his weight around. Scott Campbell Jan 14, 2026
The Robert Downey Jr movie Steve Jobs hated so much he phoned to complain: “It sucked” Just because he could. Scott Campbell Jan 14, 2026
The $850m role Eddie Murphy was too lazy to play: “It was a no-brainer” He couldn’t be bothered. Scott Campbell Jan 14, 2026