Movies to watch out for: January 2026
2026 kicks off with a selection of crackers.
Author: Tim Bradley Archives: 01/2026
The “one in a million” musician Jack O’Connell never got the chance to play: “He’s a working-class hero”
Movie fell apart at the last minute
Kumail Nanjiani’s favourite movie: “I just love it every time”
A film that launched several comedy careers into orbit…
The movie Sean Astin could watch forever: “It has overwhelmed my life”
A noir from 1997 with Russell Crowe…
The two iconic characters that shaped Zoe Saldaña’s career: “They were my true north”
Two trailblazing female action stars.
Danny Boyle’s least favourite kind of cinema experience: “I think it may be a phase”
Not a fan of putting extra things on his face…
The movie Taika Waititi will always be jealous of: “It’s such a smart idea”
A brilliantly inventive thriller from 2017
The one role Dakota Johnson will always regret: “The worst time of my life”
Hopes dashed after barely even appearing
The role that made Christian Bale feel pathetic: “Completely incapable of everything”
Didn’t enjoy the look of his character one bit
The Oscar-winning role Emma Watson turned down: “It just didn’t work out”
Missed out on a game changing part
The awkward moment that turned Jonah Hill against France: “I’m glad I came to get ridiculed”
A joke that did not land. Not at all.
The three actors Benicio del Toro has always idolised: “I still look up to those guys”
All seasoned tough men from classic movies