Towie’s Fakery Exposed: Micromanaged Extras and Hidden On-Set Secrets
When loyal viewers of long-running ITV show The Only Way Is Essex tune in to watch its Christmas special this year, they will see their favourite stars…
Behind Brooklyn’s Olive Branch to Harper: Insiders on Family Dynamics
Brooklyn Beckham has known for weeks what he wanted to do to mark sister Harper’s 14th birthday. He would send her all his love. Of course he…
30-Year Feud: Oasis Reunion Could Cost Noel and Liam Millions
When the moment comes – scheduled for 8.15pm at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium today – it will surely be instantly iconic. Brothers Noel and…
Brian Viner Reviews Jurassic World: Rebirth – T-Rex Roars Back!
Jurassic World: Rebirth (12A, 133 mins) Verdict: Escapism with teeth Rating: The rampaging dinosaurs are back, which hasn’t always been a…
Billionaire Bliss: Alison Boshoff on the Bezos Wedding
The gospel choir sang Steve Winwood’s Higher Love, the bride wore a brand new diamond ring and the groom was safely delivered by water taxi.…
Ana de Armas’ Ballerina: An Action-Packed Thriller, by BRIAN VINER
Ballerina (15, 125 mins) Verdict: Keeps you on your toes Rating: Nobody should be misled by the title of Ballerina into trying to take their…
Unsung British Comedy The Ballad of Wallis Island: A Modern Local Hero, by Brian Viner
The Ballad Of Wallis Island (12A, 139 mins) Verdict: Hilarious and poignant Rating: A pair of films open in cinemas today, each as British as…
Nick Cage’s The Surfer vs. Attenborough’s Ocean: A Tale of Two Waves
The Surfer (15, 100 mins) Verdict: Cage unleashed Rating: Almost a year has passed since I first saw The Surfer at the 2024 Cannes Film…
