
Richard Trenholm
Richard is a movie-obsessed writer with nearly 20 years as a film, TV and technology journalist. A Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic and member of the Film Critics' Circle, he lives by the seaside and likes punk rock, Tranmere Rovers and helping out at the local film club.
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This gorgeous Terrence Malick classic with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes brings magic hour into your living room
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Beautiful and beguiling, this quiet classic is just made for high-end screens

You owe it to yourself to find this gonzo western cult classic
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Starring Ed Harris at his most chilling, this angry and funny satire explodes the period movie genre

Your home cinema was made for this chilling conspiracy thriller
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The people behind The Godfather and All The President's Men teamed up for one of the boldest conspiracy thrillers of Hollywood's golden era

One of 2025's best animated movies is a comic book hero you might have missed
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Half dog, half cop, and a surprising amount of heart: it's Dog Man.

Steve McQueen losing his cool makes this fast-paced heist flick unmissable
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Sharp suits and shoot-outs make this one of the coolest movies of all time

Tom Hardy goes feral in the TV series that makes Peaky Blinders look polite
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The creator of House of Guinness and Peaky Blinders teamed up with Tom Hardy for some lurid and ludicrous historical action.

Test your TV and home cinema system with this powerful history lesson from the director of Goodfellas
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When a powerhouse performance from Daniel Day-Lewis isn't even the best thing about a film, you know you're in for a treat.

The underrated Pixar movie that makes me cry every time
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This underrated Disney Plus animation feels like a seaside holiday.

One of my favourite films is a killer 90s classic – and you owe it to yourself to watch it on 4K Blu-ray
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It's a killer movie, even now

This gripping thriller double bill is the perfect way to celebrate Robert Redford
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Double the Redford, double the fun

Dive into one of David Lynch's favourite films
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Every movie fan should check out this hidden gem

This classic thriller is 100%-rated on Rotten Tomatoes and a surprisingly good test for any home cinema
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This classic thriller will test your nerves along with your home cinema

This 92%-rated Netflix movie is a riot of gorgeous visuals and banging tunes
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If you (and your kid) loved K-Pop Demon Hunters, get a load of this Netflix banger

Forget Superman, the craziest superhero series is back
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The 96% hit series returns for an antidote to superhero saturation

The forgotten classic sci-fi film that influenced Star Wars, pioneered special effects – and predicted how we'd respond to climate change
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Find out why one of the most influential sci-fi movies is more relevant than ever

Embrace the chaos of this samurai masterpiece with a 96 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes
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It's a staggering fusion of colour, motion and sound – and a treat for your home cinema system

Watch the best Batman movie before it leaves Prime Video
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Sometimes things don't need to be dark to be good

This "captivating" new TV series on Prime Video is a fresh and fun take on the action thriller genre
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Fast-paced and thrilling, from the opening one-shot shootout

This "bonkers" body horror movie now on home streaming is perfect for your Friday fright night
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Stylistically inspired by the giallo movies of the 1970s

The smartest sci-fi series on TV returns for season 3 – now on Apple TV+ in 4K, Dolby Atmos and Vision
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Empire calls it 'a stunning cerebral odyssey'
This new Disney+ comedy drama is Emmy-nominated, hilarious and heartbreaking – and you can stream it now
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Fancy streaming something that will make you laugh and cry this weekend?

Loved Andor? This forgotten Star Wars movie on Disney Plus is also a lot of fun
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A rare Star Wars adventure you can just watch on its own
One of the year's most intense thrillers is 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and now available to stream at home
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A simmering twist on the revenge genre
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