Category Archives: History

Crime, Drama, History

PEAKY BLINDERS – THE IMMORTAL MAN (2026): New Trailer Starring Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, Stephen Graham…

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Directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders – The Immortal Man is a continuation of the story of Thomas Shelby

Shelby is the main character in the hit 6-season series Peaky Blinders (2013-2022), a 1900s England-set gangster family epic starring Cillian Murphy.

Additional key cast includes Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson and Stephen Graham

If the success of the series is anything to go by, this should be worthwhile. It is Murphy, Graham and Keoghan who are always great, after all.

Have you seen the Peaky Blinders series? I haven’t, and I’m guessing it’s enjoyed more by male audiences

Sophie Rundle, Tim Roth, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Ned Dennehy, Jay Lycurgo, Packy Lee, Sam Baker Jones, Martin Angerbauer, Ian Peck, Mark Wilkinson, Spencer Elcock, Mauricio Knipp-Armijo and Jasna Anderson also star.

Peaky Blinders – The Immortal Man Release Dates: March 20th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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Documentary, History

THE DINOSAURS (2026): New Dinosaur Documentary Starring Morgan Freeman…

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Read my spoiler-free movie review of The Dinosaurs (2026).

Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and featuring Morgan Freeman as the narrator, The Dinosaurs is a new documentary that dives into the evolutionary journey of dinosaurs.

We can expect a close look at their origins, ecological significance, diversification, and eventual extinction.

How smart to have Freeman as the narrator, and to mention Spielberg’s involvement just before the Shark’s demise.

I’m ready for my prehistoric science/history lesson. Are you?

The Dinosaurs Release Dates: March 6th, 2026, Netflix…

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Action, Adventure, Drama, History

THE BLUFF (2026): New Trailer Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Karl Urban, Temuera Morrison…

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The Bluff (2026), Karl Urban, Prime Video
The Bluff (2026), Karl Urban, Prime Video

After her Island is invaded by vicious buccaneers, a Caribbean woman’s secret past is revealed as she fights to protect her family.

Set in the 19th century Caribbean, the Frank E. Flowers-directed The Bluff stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Temuera Morrison and Karl Urban.

You wouldn’t be wrong to be surprised that I’m interested in watching this, especially given that I recently labelled The Death of Robin Hood (2026) as likely far too gruesome for me. And yes, this also has similar qualities. But it turns out my deep love of vengeance stories trumps any aversion I have to gratuitous movie violence. Case in point: you should have seen me at the end of season four, episode two of Game of Thrones (2011–2019). Schadenfreude times infinity, scientists might say.

Will this be the most satisfying revenge story I’ve ever seen? Unlikely. But I’m still hoping there’s some fun to be had along the way. Maybe a couple of great scenes.

How does this trailer have you feeling? Reminiscing about King Joffrey, and his not timely enough demise, perhaps?

Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green, Zack Morris, Gary Beadle, David Field, Greg Hatton, Sachin Joab, Pacharo Mzembe, Jordan Mooney and Ronnie James Hughes.

The Bluff Release Dates: February 25th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History

THE ODYSSEY (2026): New Trailer From Christopher Nolan, Starring Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal…

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Christopher Nolan’s latest epic-looking movie, The Odyssey, has a brand new trailer. And it’s based on Odysseus, the Greek King of Ithaca. Specifically, his journey to reunite with his wife Penelope after the Trojan War.

This fantasy/action/adventure/history film has a key cast that includes Jon Bernthal, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon and Benny Safdie.

I’m looking forward to this because it’s Nolan, Damon, Hathaway, Holland, and Bernthal. I also want to see what looks like a father/son love story. Plus, I’m curious about the part-fantasy categorisation. That said, I’m also apprehensive because Nolan’s last film, Oppenheimer (2023), ran for three very long hours, which felt beyond unacceptable to me.

The runtime for this one hasn’t been confirmed yet, and while I’d like to be optimistic that it won’t exceed two and a half hours, I just know that I’d be incredibly foolish to bet on it.

Is The Odyssey unskippable for you, too?

Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, John Leguizamo, Mia Goth, Logan Marshall-Green, Zendaya, Elliot Page, Samantha Morton, Ryan Hurst, Himesh Patel and Elyes Gabel also star.

The Odyssey. Release Dates: July 17th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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Biography, Drama, History, Music

CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’ (2025): New Trailer From James McAvoy, Romany Shaw, Amber Anderson…

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Based on a true story, California Schemin’ is a biography/drama, and the directorial debut of Scottish actor James McAvoy.

Starring McAvoy, Romany Shaw, and Amber Anderson, the story follows two young men from Scotland who conned the music industry by pretending to be an established Californian rap duo.

Because of the inevitability of such a plan falling apart, and the huge challenge of coming back from the deception, I wonder if the idea was to make as much money as possible, before ‘gladly’ leaving it all behind. I’m thinking the answer is no. In which case, the expectation was likely that they’d get away with it, at least for a while.

Whatever the answer, I look forward to learning about the circumstances that led the young men to their decision. And of course, I’m excited for McAvoy’s directorial debut. He is one of my favourite actors after all.

Is this one going on your watch list for 2026?

James Corden, Jennifer Winn, Samuel Bottomley, Seamus McLean Ross, Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong, Sonny Poon Tip, Lucy Halliday, Rebekah Murrell, John Scougall, David Goren, Chloe Anais Hunt, Tony Bittner-Collins and Chris Dixon also star.

California Schemin Release Dates: April 10th, 2026 (UK)…

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