Film & TV
Explore the world of film & TV with reviews, features, and insights, plus coverage of exciting film events in Liverpool.
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10 Films You Won’t Want To Miss At FACT And The Everyman Cinema This January
What better way is there to kick off the new year than to take a trip down to the cinema to watch some new films? If you want to start 2024 off right, look no further than FACT’s Picturehouse and the Everyman cinema. Top 5 Upcoming films showing at FACT’s Picturehouse 1. One Life Based on a true story surrounding the life of London broker, Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), One Life lets us…
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The 5 Best Christmas Films To Watch On Netflix This Festive Season
The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by cosying up with your loved ones and enjoying some heartwarming Christmas films. Here we pick the top 5 best Christmas films you can watch on Netflix this month. 1. The Holiday The Holiday follows the lives of two women, played by Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, who find themselves at crossroads in their respective relationships. In…
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Christmas Shows & Movies To Grace Our TVs Over The Festive Season
The festive season is the perfect time to spend the frosty afternoons and evenings snuggled up in front of the fireplace watching television with a delicious mug of hot chocolate, whether you’re with family, friends or by yourself there is an abundance of Christmas TV specials and movies coming up to get lost in. TV Shows Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special One of the UK’s most popular competition shows is back with a Christmas special, with the Strictly 2022 Christmas…
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5 Unmissable TV Shows of 2023
As 2023 is drawing to a close, what better way to wrap up the year than to take a look back at the brilliant TV we have watched. In no particular order (I couldn’t choose!), the following list is my top 5 TV programmes of 2023. So, if you find yourself with some time over the festive period to catch up on some shows, here’s what we recommend. 1. Boiling Point (BBC iPlayer) Sequel to…
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10 Films You Won’t Want To Miss At FACT And The Everyman Cinema This December
Winter is upon us. Snowball fights, cosy fires, hot chocolates with marshmallows and cream, but what should we watch on the big screen? Fear not as the festive film season won’t let you down. Liverpool’s best independent cinemas, FACT’s Picturehouse and the Everyman cinema are showing a multitude of must-see films this December. Let’s dive in. Top 5 Upcoming films showing at FACT’s Picturehouse FACT’s Picturehouse is the place to be next month, home to…
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10 Films You Won’t Want To Miss Screened At FACT And The Everyman Cinema This November
If you’re looking for a new film to watch, look no further than Liverpool’s finest independent cinemas, FACT’s Picturehouse and the Everyman. Top 5 Upcoming films showing at FACT’s Picturehouse The leading UK arts centre, FACT, is showing The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Saltburn, May December and many more this month. Whether you’re a dystopian cinema, psychological thriller or drama fan – there is something for everyone. 1. The Hunger Games:…
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Baltic Market Unveils Huge Halloween Movie Extravaganza For Adults & Kids
A spooktacular movie double bill is coming to the big screen at Baltic Market this Halloween with a day and night film fright-fest. Prepare to be bewitched on Tuesday October 31 by a perfect pairing of Halloween cinema classics for all ages and scare levels. Baltic Market will be getting things off to a fang-tastic start for little movie-loving monsters by showing the family-friendly animated favourite Hotel Transylvania. Then after dark, once the witching hour approaches, it’s…
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The Luna Cinema Is Back For Christmas Film Screenings At Liverpool’s Town Hall
The Luna Cinema, along with headline partner ITVX, has announced its 2023 winter season of indoor Christmas film screenings. Screenings are taking place across the country including at Liverpool Town Hall. Festive films are a staple when it comes to the winter season, and this year The Luna Cinema is back with a whole new programme of classic Christmas and New Year film screenings in magical settings to spread some festive cheer. The ultimate cinematic event…
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Everyman Presents Nationwide Preview Screenings Of Killers Of The Flower Moon In Partnership With Green & Black’s
Everyman and Green & Black’s are proud to present an evening of nationwide preview screenings on Thursday 19 October 2023, to celebrate the release of Apple TV+ and Paramount Pictures’ epic Western crime drama, Killers of the Flower Moon. Customers can book an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated true crime story before it is officially released on 20 October 2023. The film will be screened at Everyman’s venues nationwide, including Manchester, Leeds, Plymouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and…
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Jurassic Park In Concert Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Coming To Liverpool Arena This October
In celebration of the triple Oscar-winning Jurassic Park’s 30th anniversary, AEG Artistic Presents are thrilled to announce Jurassic Park In Concert. This Autumn the acclaimed blockbuster will be presented in venues around the country, while the film’s renowned award-winning John Williams score is performed live by a full orchestra. Giving audiences the chance to see the sci-fi classic like never before, the 1993 Stephen Spielberg hit will be shown in HD on big screens around the UK throughout October.…
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Musician & Audiovisual Artist Rea Fortis Presents ‘Where Are Your Gods Now’ At FACT This Summer
The multi-talented artist Rea Fortis will present her visual EP launch at FACT this August. Where Are Your Gods Now is an audiovisual experience that combines Rea Fortis’ love of music videos and visual albums (think Beyonce’s Lemonade or Janelle Monae’s Dirty Computer). This visual EP launch pays homage to Western films, while starting a conversation about the place of religion in a post-apocalyptic world. In her directorial premiere, Where Are Your Gods Now doubles as the debut EP from Fortis…
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Liverpool ONE ODEON Upgrades To Dolby Cinema
Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, has opened a Dolby Cinema® in ODEON Liverpool ONE. Dolby Cinema will transport viewers to the heart of the newest film releases through the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos® and the ultravivid colours of Dolby Vision®. 154 black seats sit in front of the new state-of-the-art screen, which offers the full transformative power of Dolby Cinema, taking viewers’ movie-going experience to the next level. Dolby Cinema offers guests…
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Heathers: The Musical Comes To FACT’s Picturehouse Cinema For One Night Only on 28 March
The stage recording of the award-winning, West End hit Heathers: The Musical will be coming to cinemas nationwide for a one-night-only special event on 28 March. And you can catch it at Picturehouse at FACT! Based on the 1989 cult classic film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, the musical adaptation follows Westerberg High student Veronica Sawyer, whose dreams of popularity finally start to come true when she’s taken under the wings of the three…
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Northern Film Orchestra presents Frankenstein – Live! At The Tung Auditorium: Review
On Saturday 29 October The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool’s newest state-of-the-art concert hall hosted Northern Film Orchestra’s live score of the 1931 Frankenstein film. We can’t think of a much better way to experience this classic horror film that with an accompanying live orchestra. The whole experience from beginning to end was captivating, with the live score bringing the film to life. Conductor, Melvin Tay, did an incredible job of commanding the orchestra through Michael Shapiro’s composition.…
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The Luna Cinema Returns To St George’s Hall For Festive Film Screenings
The Luna Cinema, is returning to St George’s Hall in Liverpool with its iconic winter cinema experience, in partnership with heycar, this December for two weeks of feel-good festive film. St George’s Hall will once again be transformed into a magical festive cinema in which to enjoy a classic film on a giant screen. They’re screening just about every heart-warming, chestnut-roasting, cheesy Christmas classic there is from Elf, to Home Alone, It’s A Wonderful Life to…
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Liverpool’s Smallest Cinema, at Café Tabac, Makes A Blockbusting Return This October
Film lovers will be in their element this month as Café Tabac relaunches its much-loved Cinema night. Arguably an institution in the cultural fabric of the city – Café Tabac has served its loyal guests for more than 40-years. ‘The little café at the top of the hill’ which opened in 1974 has taken on almost legendary status, with many of Liverpool’s best-known sons and daughters passing through its doors, before they starred on the…
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Best Filming Spots To Visit In Liverpool
Liverpool is a city rich in culture. That is evident by the prominent role that it has played in the worlds of television and film throughout history. The location has been regularly used by some of the biggest productions on both the small and big screens over the past few years. But, where are some of the most illustrious spots that all visitors should visit while they are in Liverpool to get closer to some…
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Elvis: Film Review
It takes a mammoth production, crucially convincing cast and a wholesomely accurate script to pull off a biopic based on one of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll King’s, but Baz Luhrmann ticks every box and more with Elvis. Emotionally triggering with tell-all revelations of Elvis’ infamous, never ending Vegas residencies, the plot follows his short-lived 42 years, regretfully narrated and reflected on through the words and voice of his increasingly cunning promotor and manager,…
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Open Air Cinema At The Bombed Out Church Is Back
Independent Liverpool are bringing back their open air cinema experience to St Luke’s Bombed Out Church. From 1-7 July get ready for some amazing cinema at one of Liverpool’s most beloved venues. 80/90’s classics, rom-coms, family friendly days and pure nostalgia – they’ve got amazing screenings every day for a whole week in the best month of the year. Accompanying the film will be Bombed Out Church’s wonderful bar, which serves straight to your seats.…
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Stranger Things: The Experience Is Coming to London This Summer And Autumn
For fans of the massively popular tv show, Stranger Things, there’s an amazing immersive experience you won’t want to miss happening in London this year. Stranger Things: The Experience is a ‘must-do’ this Summer/Autumn. Gather your mates and head for an unforgettable trip to the capital where you can be the hero as you join Eleven, Dustin, Mike, Lucas, Max, and Will for a very special episode. Unlock your powers to save Hawkins alongside your…
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Our reviews dive beyond the surface, offering readers fresh perspectives on new releases and timeless classics. From Oscar contenders to cult favourites, from high-end dramas to quirky comedies, we highlight the films and TV series worth your time. We cover everything from standout performances, directorial vision, and storytelling craft to behind-the-scenes production details that shape the screen experience.
Television, in particular, has undergone a renaissance in recent years, with streaming platforms creating groundbreaking series that rival the best cinema has to offer. In this category, you’ll find reviews and features on must-watch shows, ranging from gripping crime dramas and epic fantasy sagas to comedy gems and reality TV phenomena. We also explore how TV continues to evolve, adapting to new platforms and audience habits.
While our focus is global, we also spotlight Liverpool’s vibrant role in film and TV culture. The city is a thriving hub for film shoots, festivals, and screenings, often serving as the backdrop for major productions thanks to its unique architecture and cultural energy. We cover key film events in Liverpool, such as premieres, independent screenings, and festivals that celebrate creativity and storytelling on the big screen. Liverpool’s cinemas — from Picturehouse at FACT to smaller indie venues and pop-up screenings — provide the perfect spaces to connect local audiences with film culture, and we’re here to highlight the best of them.
In addition to reviews and event coverage, we dive into broader industry discussions: the impact of technology on cinema, shifts in streaming and distribution, representation on screen, and how storytelling continues to reflect and shape society. Film and TV don’t just entertain — they influence conversations, culture, and community.
Whether you’re a casual viewer looking for your next Netflix pick, a film buff interested in behind-the-scenes craft, or someone curious about Liverpool’s growing role in the industry, our Film & TV category brings you closer to the world of storytelling on screen.