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Described as the 'rom-com for people who hate rom-coms', Netflix's latest original release, The Incredible Jessica James, follows the story of an aspiring, New York-based playwright who is recovering from a recent break-up.

Jessica James, played by name sake, Jessica Williams, is forced to go on a date with the recently divorced Boone (played by our very own Chris O'Dowd), and the pair discover how to navigate life post-breakup.

The film landed on Netflix's streaming service over the weekend and judging by the reviews so far, this is about to become one of our new found faves.

"Some people are born to be movie stars, and "The Incredible Jessica James" successfully makes that case for leading lady Jessica Williams." – Geoff Berkshire, Variety

"The Incredible Jessica James isn't reinventing the rom-com, but it doesn't need to. It's sweet, smart, and funny, and makes me want to see Jessica Williams star in all of the things." –  Erika W. Smith, Bust Magazine.

"O'Dowd and Williams play well off of each other, conveying the stages of a new relationship from awkward first date to first big fight with an easy and believable chemistry." –  Katie Rife, AV Club 

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We have to admit that we still love the films we obsessed over as kids.

There's nothing better than sitting on the couch with a pile of popcorn and reminiscing on childhood memories.

Well, now is your chance to watch those favourites on the big screen, as The Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield, Dublin is hosting a program called Films You’d Love Your Kids To See.

This will be the third year in a row in which the program is being run, which features a collection of films such as E.T., Aladdin and The Goonies.

The childhood movie screenings begins in July and runs until August. Here's the line up:

ET. The Extra-Terrestrial

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July 2 – 3pm, 8.30pm

July 3 – 6pm 

July 6 – 3pm, 8.30pm

 

The Princess Bride

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July 8 – 3pm, 10.30pm 

July 12 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

The Goonies

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July 15 – 10.30pm 

July 16 – 3pm 

July 19 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

Aladdin

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July 22 – 10.30pm 

July 23 – 3pm 

July 26 – 3pm, 8.30pm

 

My Girl

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July 28 – 10.30pm 

July 30 – 3pm 

August 2 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

Jurassic Park

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July 29 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

August 1 – 3pm, 8.30pm

 

Matilda

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July 31 – 6.30pm 

 

Big 

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August 4 – 10.30pm

August 5 – 3.00pm

August 10 – 3pm, 10.30pm

 

The Addams Family/Addams Family Values DOUBLE BILL

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August 5 – 4pm

 

The Addams Family 

August 23 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

Addams Family Values 

August 24 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

Batman Forever

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August 8 – 3pm, 8.30pm

 

Back To The Future Trilogy MARATHON

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August 12 – 3pm 

 

Back To The Future 

August 15 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

Back To The Future II

August 16 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

Back To The Future III 

August 17, 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

The Wizard of Oz

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August 25 – 10.30pm

August 26 – 3pm, 8.30pm

August 27 – 6pm

August 30 – 3pm, 8.30pm 

 

Mary Poppins

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August 28 – 6.30pm 

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If you were one of the millions who bunkered down with popcorn for Jordan Peele's Get Out earlier this year, then it's highly likely that as the movie drew to a close, you feared the film's lead actor would be banged up for a series of brutal murders, right?

As Chris, played by Daniel Kaluuya, endured a final showdown with his girlfriend, Rose, on the grounds of her family's sprawling New York state home, a police car arrives leaving the viewer in little doubt that Chris would have a hell of a time explaining the gruesome scenes which would meet them upon entering the Armitage home.

Thankfully, the person driving the police car was Rod, Chris' friend, who after realising Chris was missing went into full damage control in order to protect, and ultimately save, the New York-based photographer.

However, according to recent reports, this final scene was not at all how the director intended the story to end.

During a recent interview on Talking With Chris Hardwick, Jordan admitted that the original ending did not go down well with initial audiences, laughing: "People wanted something different."

So, what had Jordan presented them with at the time?

It turns out the movie's original ending, which has now been posted on Slate and The A.V Club, saw two white policemen step out of the squad car which arrived on the Armitage property.

After immediately arresting Chris, they jail him, and Rod is left doing all in his power to help Chris's case, but due to the horror endured by Chris in the Armitage family home, he is unable to remember key details which would ultimately save him from a life behind bars.

The movie ends with Chris and Rod reluctantly acknowledging Chris's fate before the latter hangs up the phone on his friend and is led back behind bars, destined to spend his life in prison after being wrongfully accused of multiple murder.

Sooo…. who's glad Jordan reworked that one?!

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MTV’s annual Movie and TV Awards are undergoing a major revamp.

The ceremony will debut its new format on May 7, with a host of new categories and rule changes.

One of the biggest changes sees the introduction of ‘non-gendered’ awards.

This year, the traditional separation of the male and female categories has been dropped by the network and Hollywood's leading lads and lassies will instead compete in the same category, regardless of gender.

So, for the first time ever, Emma Watson will take on Hugh Jackman and James McAvoy in Best Actor in a movie while The Walking Dead’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan will go head to head with Millie Bobby Brown and Emilia Clarke for best actor in a series.

The move is a huge step forward for gender equality in the industry, and many are hoping other award ceremonies will follow suit.

This year also marks the first time in the ceremony’s history that series on streaming services and television networks can receive nominations.

Leading the nominations is Get Out, directed by Jordan Peele. The horror will compete in for the top prize of Movie of the Year and the film's leading man, Daniel Kaluuya, also received a nod for Best Actor in a movie.

Disney’s Beauty and The Beast and Netflix’s Stranger Things also earned four nominations each.

You can catch the full list this year's nominees here.  

 

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Heath Ledger was widely recognised as one of the best actors of his generation, but a new documentary about the life of the late actor reveals that he had dreams of being behind the camera.

The first trailer of I Am Heath Ledger has landed and provides a rare insight into the life of the notoriously private actor, and of course Twitter has been hit right in the feels.

 

Much of the raw footage in documentary is shot by Heath himself and according to friends and family, the camera was never far from Heath’s hand.

In the trailer, actress Christina Cauchi says, “There were always cameras around, a video camera, or a Polaroid camera, or a film camera… That’s the only way I think of him, with the camera in the hand.”

Heath’s childhood friend, Trevor Dicarlo added “He was always a director. Acting was just a way to get there,”

The trailer is bursting with moving tributes from Heath's friends, family and colleagues with Brokeback Mountain director Ang Lee saying ‘’he will steal the whole show, that’s the power of Heath Ledger’’

The full documentary, directed by Derik Murray, will premiere at Tribeca Film Festival in New York on April 23.

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As horror films go, Get Out is up there with one of the best of the last decade.

Perfectly paced and thoroughly unsettling, Jordan Peele's depiction of the tension surrounding inter-racial relationships in the States ultimately gives way to an even darker, more horrifying narrative.

With a host of actors undoubtedly relishing the prospect of having an audience hold their breath through each unnerving on-screen exchange, Get Out reminds us that when our gut tells us something isn't quite right, we should probably listen.

Unlike other films of the same genre which often leave the viewer questioning the reactions and motivations of the lead character, Get Out perfectly taps into the individual's fear of rocking the boat or engendering ill will, and flawlessly places the viewer in the shoes of Chris – a young photographer meeting his new girlfriend's family for the first time.

While Chris becomes more and more unsettled by the conduct of the Armitage family, the compulsion to acquiesce dictates his initial reaction – a response many of us will have recognised.

It's not quite right, but is it wrong enough for me to leave? It's not quite right, but should I react?

As women, we’re advised to be on full alert at all times. Don’t walk home alone, don't wear your earphones after dark, don’t take shortcuts, don’t accept drinks from strangers, and don't put yourself in a vulnerable position.

Like meerkats, we’re meant to be able to spot danger from 50 feet and do our utmost to avoid it.

And as a result, we often find ourselves wondering if we have internalised this narrative to such a degree that we over-think our reactions to certain situations.

Considering most women reading this will have emerged unscathed from a situation which initially appeared threatening, it's hardly surprising we might find ourselves wondering if our exposure to the lifelong narrative has rendered us hyper sensitive

All of us have, at times, ignored our gut instinct for a variety of reasons in an attempt to rationalise our way out of an argument with our inner selves.

Is every stranger who walks a little too close to us on a dark evening a potential attacker? Is this guy's behaviour a warning sign? Are these nerves a warranted intimation or an ingrained reaction?

Obviously, each situation is unique, but if you find yourself asking these questions, your gut instinct has already kicked in.

And while it may not always be right, it is incredibly strong, and always worth listening to.

 

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Disney fans, take note.

If you have plans on May 20th, cancel them, because the Prince Charles Cinema in London's West End is hosting an all night Disney sleepover.

It's like all our childhood dreams are coming true at once.

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The cinema will be showing seven Disney films, Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King, along with one very exciting mystery movie on the night. 

This reminds us of our childhood evenings spent swaddled in blankets, eating popcorn and settling in with a good Disney video. *Sigh* 

The movie marathon will run all night, from 8.45pm to 9am the following morning. 

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So, we think it may be time to book tickets to London pretty soon, right? 

If you can't make it over for this amazing event, simply make a blanket fort and get the laptop out to return to your childhood instantly with your favourite film.

Sunday evening plans sorted. 

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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It's been 20 years since Titanic was released amid a flurry of global publicity, and in honour of the Hollywood classic's anniversary, Retro Drive-in Movies will be bringing the Di Caprio classic to the silver screen again.

Over the course of St Patrick's weekend, the world’s biggest outdoor LED screen will take up residence in Dublin's Cherrywood, and for one night only, you and the squad can revisit Jack and Rose's tragic story… and argue over whether there really was any room for Jack on that board.

And it doesn't stop there.

With a nod to the real people behind the box office smash, every ticket issued for the Titanic Drive-in will be connected to a real passenger aboard the ill fated ship, complete with the passengers name, nationality and type of ticket.

Wait, we're not done.

If Titanic isn't your thing, Retro Drive-in Movies will also be playing host to a number of other classics including Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, and Top Gun to name just three.

Tickets cost €28 (plus booking fee) per car, so if you want in on the action, pick them up here!

 

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Having a movie night with your besties is the perfect way to ring in Galentine's Day with your single pals.

Galentine's Day is all about celebrating female friendship,but a nod to romance is allowed in small measures.

So grab your nearest and dearest gal pals and settle in with some of these deliciously nostalgic and female friendship-filled flicks on February 14. And don't forget the wine. 

1. Bridesmaids

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Bridesmaids is a classic girly movie with a literal laugh a minute. While it may get catty at times, the girl power in this movie is fierce. 

If you're a fan of Pitch Perfect, this one is for you. 

2. Eat Pray Love

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Eat Pray Love follows the true story of a woman recovering from a tumultuous divorce as she discovers the wider world through her taste buds and her prayer beads.

If eschewing all men until "the one" makes an appearance is your game, this wanderlust of a movie will be right up your alley. 

3. The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants

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This movie is a complete classic, and is as iconic for it's place on the totum pole of female friendship as the Spice Girls are.

The feel-good flick proves that the bonds of true friendship are unbreakable, so this film deserves a re-watch. 

4. Mean Girls

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Another teenage classic, the clue is in the name with this one.

Watching Lindsay Lohan in her hey-day was a prerequisite for our secondary school sleepovers, so dusting off this DVD for Galentine's Day is a must. 

5. The Craft

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A freaky, spooky flick, The Craft is all the 90s grunge fashion inspiration any girl could need.

A Hollywood high school movie with a twist, this is an oldie but a goodie.

6. He's Just Not That Into You

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The ultimate single girls guide, He's Just Not That Into You divulges some classic secrets of the male mind. 

7. Never Been Kissed

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This nostalgic film highlights the importance of your first ever kiss.

Perfect for slagging your friends over their first kiss over a bottle of wine. 

8. Obsessed

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Obsessed stars Beyonce as the ultimate kick-ass woman defending her family from a psycho stalker who's out to destroy her life and steal her husband.

This film might actually be enough to put you of relationships forever, if that's what you're going for. 

9. Clueless

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As classic as Mean Girls, Clueless was always a feature at our teenage sleepovers.

The hilarious quotes alone are enough reason to re-watch this 90s flick, but the complex friendships and relationships keep us hooked every time. 

10. The Bling Ring

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Finally, one of Emma Watson's more grown up roles since Harry Potter, The Bling Ring follows the true story of a group of friends obsessed with the ult of Hollywood, who turn to theft to fuel their luxury obsessions.

While the crew eventually turn on one another, the dramatic film highlights the importance of sticking together, be it through a break up or, in this case, a serious crime.

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When Jack Dawson slipped beneath the icy waters of the Atlantic in Titanic, more than a few of us questioned whether his death could have been avoided.

And general consensus suggests that if Rose DeWitt Bukater had moved over a few damn inches on her board, the pair of them may have led a long and happy life together.

Unfortunately, James Cameron, the director of the box-office smash isn't with us on that one. But if you think Mr Cameron's opinion on Jack's fate is based on the logistics of the scene, you'd be wrong.

Jack died because, well, that's what the script demanded – simple as.

Speaking to the Daily Beast recently, the renowned director addressed the query into Jack's demise, and it sounds like he's officially done with that particular line of questioning.

"We're gonna go there? Look, it's very, very simple: you read page 147 of the script and it says, 'Jack gets off the board and gives his place to her so that she can survive,' It's that simple," he insisted.

And while James stands by the scene's direction, he does provide fans with an alternate ending.

"His best choice was to keep his upper body out of the water and hope to get pulled out by a boat or something before he died," James reasoned.

But he didn't, and he died.

And it's time to move on with our lives, ladies.

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There is a lot to be said for the unique joys of a Netflix Originals series binge. The Get Down, Orange Is The New Black, Bloodline, House Of Cards, Grace And Frankie, Stranger Things, Breaking Bad… OK the list is FAR too long. 

However, and lest we forget, Netflix has its very origins in a wealth of pretty cracking award-winning movies.

With the weekend now upon us, we've rounded-up ten recent blockbusters that are absolutely worth a watch..

 

1) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Riggan Thomson is a faded Hollywood actor best known for playing the superhero "Birdman" continues his struggle to mount a Broadway adaptation of a short story by Raymond Carver.

The film won four Academy Awards. Michael Keaton was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Actor and the film was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay.

2) Brooklyn

The life of an young Irish immigrant forever changes when she visits 1950s New York. But whens summoned home, she finds herself torn between two worlds.

Brooklyn was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay, and won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film

3) Lobster

In a near future world, single people are hunted and forced to find mates within 45 days, or will be turned into animals and banished to the wilderness.

Lobster was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and won the Jury Prize. The film has been nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 89th Academy Awards.

4) Sing Street

In 1980s Dublin, a teen whose family is falling apart transfers to a tough school, where he forms a rock band to fit in and win a girls attention.

Sing Street was nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category and Jack Reynor won an IFTA for Best Actor in a supporting role.

5) The Theory Of Everything

As his esteem grows in the world of physics, Stephen Hawking’s body is ravaged by ALS, forcing his increasing dependence on his devoted wife, Jane.

Eddie Redmayne landed the Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for his performance.

6) Still Alice

When happily married linguistics professor with three children is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it challenges her career and her family life.

Julianne Moore won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award for her leading role in this drama.

7) Gone Girl

His marriage crumbling, Nick comes home one day to find his wife has vanished. And as the police turn up the heat, the shocking truths come to light.

Rosamund Pike received an Oscar nomination for her role in this adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s best-seller.

8) The Big Short

A group of wily opportunists make a fortune off of the US economic crash by sniffing out the situation in advance and betting against the banks.

Nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, this star-packed romp took home the fold for Best Adapted Screenplay.

9) Django Unchained

Accompanied by a German bounty hunter, a freed slave named Django travels across America to free his wife from a sadistic plantation owner.

Quentin Tarantino and Christoph Waltz both won Oscars for Tarantino’s violent spin on Spaghetti Westerns.

10) The King's Speech

In this biographical drama, Britain’s King George VI struggles with an embarrassing stutter until he seeks help from speech therapist Lionel Logue.

The Best Picture Oscar winner also brought Colin Firth the Academy Award for the year’s Best Actor.

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When rumours began circulating that there was an emoji-inspired movie in the works, most of us assumed it would amount to little.

Then news landed that it was actually going ahead. It was really happening, ladies.

And with Silicon Valley star TJ Miller, Broad City star Ilana Glazer and James Corden all attached, the hype surrounding the upcoming flick only intensified, and before we knew it, everyone began wondering who would play the poo emoji.

Well, that wait is now over because it's just been announced that the coveted role has been handed to the one and only Patrick Stewart.

Lauded for his work both on stage and screen over the past 50 years, the news that the 76-year-old actor will be appearing in Tony Leondis’ new film may stun some, given the negative feedback the movie’s trailers have had thus far.

Well, maybe Mr Stewart's prowess on set is exactly what the film needs?

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