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ANOTHER DAY IN PARADOX

Wormholes, parallel universes, the spacetime continuum… Could any of the time travel scenarios we see in film actually happen? Top physicist Professor Jim AlKhalili does the maths on some classic movies to tell Total Film what might be possible – and what’s definitely not…

'Lan Of Duty

Adrenaline-pumping battle sequences and epic landscapes as Disney’s latest live-action remake gets down to business.

Wrestle Mania

Chris Hemsworth takes on a hulking new role outside the MCU.

MARK RYLANCE

Beloved by Spielberg and Nolan, Mark Rylance has been called the greatest stage and screen star of his generation. Now the British chameleon from Bridge Of Spies and Dunkirk is back, with Satan, Sorkin and Johnny Depp on his dance card. Total Film meets the most modest actor around.

TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG 18

A biopic that doesn’t beat around the bushranger. Plus! Which (movie) gang are you in?

New blood

HANNA SEASON 2 PROMISES MORE SHADY THRILLS AND TEENAGE KILLS…

FRESH PRINCE

DC’s warrior goddess returns in Wonder Woman 1984, a sequel that gives her new friends, new foes, new threads, and a whole new decade to contend with. But just how will Diana Prince cope with the era of excess and decadence? Total Film meets director Patty Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig and Pedro Pascal to find out.

Elementary School

Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill star in the curious case of Sherlock’s sister.

DEATH PROOF

IN THE OLD GUARD, CHARLIZE THERON STARS AS AN IMMORTAL WARRIOR WHO HAS DEDICATED HER ETERNAL EXISTENCE TO SECRETLY RIGHTING HUMANITY'S WRONGS - UNTIL HER KING BECOME THE TARGETS. TOTAL FILM TALKS TO THERON, CO-STARS KIKI LAYNE AND CHIWETEL EJIOFOR AND DIRECTOR OINA PRINCE-BY THE WOOD ABOUT LOCKDOWN'S BIGGEST COMIC=BOOK BLOCKBUSTER...

BODY TALK

For our 300th issue, we catch up with Zack Snyder to chat about his Spartan epic – a film that split opinion but paved the way for a new kind of sword-and-sandals blockbuster while changing the rules for comic-book movies…

How To Build A Girl Along Came Dolly

Beanie Feldstein dances to her own music in How To Build A Girl, an adaptation of Caitlin Moran’s hilarious and heartfelt semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel. TF goes on set to witness director Coky Giedroyc and stars Feldstein and Paddy Considine making all the right moves…

Killing Time

THE OLD GUARD I Charlize Theron leads a team of mercenaries in the last blockbuster standing…

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: Blaze of Glory

Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams are Fire Saga, representing Iceland at EUROVISION in the aptly titled Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga. TF speaks to the on-song stars and director David Dobkin to find out why this gloriously camp comedy is exactly what we need right now…

Picture Palace

SET MY HEART TO FIVE I Guest contributor Simon Stephenson on his love for cinemas…

science friction

HOW NEW SITCOM SPACE FORCE IS SHOOTING FOR THE MOON…

TIME TO SPY

Christopher Nolan puts his own unique spin on the spy genre in Tenet, the most anticipated – and secretive – blockbuster of the year. Total Film witnesses explosive on set action as the writer /director continues his preoccupation with the concept of time on his most ambitious production yet. Prepare for an ‘incredible ride’...

SPIELBERG ON JAWS

Step back in time to 1975 with this candid and raw interview from our exclusive Hollywood archives as a 30-year-old Steven Spielberg discusses his iconic shark pic – without the benefit of hindsight.

JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT

Actor. Writer. Director. Creative powerhouse. Multi-hyphenate Joseph Gordon-Levitt found fame as a child star, before seguing into collaborations with Christopher Nolan and Rian Johnson. After an acting hiatus, he’s back with his most intense role yet in 7500. Total Film meets the irrepressible star whose creativity isn’t being quashed by lockdown.

1967-2020 IRRFAN KHAN

The perfect gentleman who straddled Bollywood and Hollywood bids farewell.

Can We Talk About...? Cinema And The Coronavirus

How the film world is navigating an unprecedented crisis…

ready player fun

Ryan Reynolds promises plenty of heart, laughs and action in his new sci-fi comedy set in an open-world game. Total Film talks to him and his co-stars to find out why free guy is the big screen movie we’re not only going want after lockdown... it’s the movie we’ll need.

quest world

E4’S RIOTOUSLY FUNNY GAMER COMEDY DEAD PIXELS LEVELS UP

MALLRATS AT 25

From sophomore slump to prophetic cult classic, KEVIN SMITH tells Total Film the rollercoaster story behind his pop-culture-lovin’ second feature, Mallrats. Plus, the beloved writer/director shares his lockdown viewing picks.

The 40 Year-Old Virgin

Fifteen years ago, Judd Apatow directed his first feature, leaping from a career in standup and TV to become the cinematic king of comedy. Total Film gets together with the writer/ director to reflect upon his cherry-popping moment…

THE BIG SHOT: CASINO ROYALE'S PARKOUR CHASE

Casino Royale was the 21st Bond movie and the first to feature Daniel Craig as cinema’s greatest spy. New 007, new action: the 2006 franchise reboot opted to kick off by getting in on the burgeoning parkour craze courtesy of a fast and furious foot chase across, and above, a Madagascar building site. “We wanted to establish the new Bond is gadget-free, raw, slightly crazy, very physical and incredibly brave,” said screenwriter Neal Purvis. Job done.

parental guidance

RAFE SPALL AND ESTHER SMITH DISCUSS ADOPTION SITCOM TRYING…

di another day

Diana Prince returns in wonder woman 1984, the DC Comics follow-up that’s smashing sequel conventions. Total Film meets the filmmakers to find out why the superhero Amazon is heading to unexpected places… including the decade of excess.

detention time

CATE BLANCHETT TAKES US INSIDE IMMIGRATION DRAMA STATELESS…

WERNER HERZOG

From Fitzcarraldo to Grizzly Man, Werner Herzog has written, directed and produced dozens of films in a career spanning over fifty years. Right now, from acting in The Mandalorian to heading to Tokyo for his latest cultural head-trip Family Romance LLC, he’s more active than ever. Total Film meets a true moviemaking maverick.

The Good Fight

Wonder woman 1984 I Diana Prince is back, in the decade when greed was good.