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The Social Reckoning Review: 12 Things That Decide Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook Follow-Up

Movie Reviews 12th October 2026

The Social Reckoning review: Mikey Madison is excellent as whistleblower Frances Haugen and Jeremy Strong makes a chilling Zuckerberg, but Aaron Sorkin’s flat direction and preachy script leave it far short of The Social Network. In UK cinemas from 9 October 2026. Our 12-point verdict: 2.5/5.

Astana AI Film Festival Winners: 12 Things to Know About The First Honest Day’s $450,000 Grand Prix

AI & Future of Film 4th October 2026

Nikolay Shestak’s The First Honest Day won the $450,000 Grand Prix at the first Astana AI Film Festival on 3 October 2026. Here are 12 things to know about the winners, the jury, the $1 million investment fund and what it means for British filmmakers.

HBO’s Harry Potter: 12 Things to Know Before Philosopher’s Stone Hits HBO Max

Upcoming OTT Releases 3rd October 2026

HBO’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone premieres on 25 December on HBO Max UK. Here are 12 things to know, from the eight-episode schedule and trailers to the cast, Hans Zimmer and Season 2.

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story Review: 10 Things to Know About Netflix’s Most Divisive True Crime Season Yet

OTT Reviews 20th September 2026

Filmoria Review Key art © Netflix, via TMDB. TL;DR: Ryan Murphy’s true-crime anthology swings an axe at nuance and mostly misses, but Vicky Krieps, Rebecca Hall and Sarah Paulson are good enough to make you stick around for the bloody, overstuffed ride anyway. Filmoria Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5) Quick Facts... Read more

10 Things to Know About Prime Video’s Baffling Ride or Die Cancellation

OTT News 20th September 2026

By the Filmoria News Desk Key art for Ride or Die – Prime Video cancelled the Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham series after a single season. © Paramount Television Studios / Prime Video, via TMDB. Quick Facts Show: Ride or Die Platform: Prime Video Cancellation announced: 19 September 2026... Read more

Happily Ever After Movie Review

Movies 2nd October 2018

Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour and written by Adam Brooks and Cee Marcellus, Nappily Ever After is based on the novel of the same name by Trisha R. Thomas and is the newest romantic comedy to drop on Netflix. Starring Sanaa Latham as Violet, Nappily Ever After follows one woman’s... Read more

Four Great Movies that Did Better Out of the Box Office

Box Office 20th September 2018

With the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story in digital formats, one has to consider its chances for turning a profit. The movie failed to draw in moviegoers and fans of the new Disney-ran Star Wars universe alike. How will it do in home video formats? Star Wars:... Read more

Immersive Gaming and How We Love When Things Get Too Real

Gaming 21st August 2018

Rewind the clock 20 years, and we all thought that we had reached peak gaming. At any given point in time, we think we’re pushing the boundaries of games and what they’re capable of. Looking back across the decades, we now see that there is plenty more that could... Read more

Mamma Mia sequel fuels more ABBA mania

Movies Movies Features 2nd August 2018

It seems that the planets are aligning for ABBA fans. Not only is Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! smashing it at the box office, ABBA (one of the world’s best-selling pop bands, and whose songs the musical films are based around) will be releasing some new music for... Read more

A picture tells a thousand words: author Nicholas Leigh’s big screen inspiration

News 9th July 2018

He’s the author of four inspirational novels, but where does Nicholas Leigh himself turn for inspiration? In this exclusive feature, the thriller writer reveals the five movies and TV shows that left an indelible impression on his work. By Nicholas Leigh for Filmoria The desire to write a book... Read more

Signals that your POS System Needs to be Upgraded

Technology 21st June 2018

What features will online clients look for before completing a purchase? Most business owners will cite answers including a clean website, concise product descriptions and the ability to buy a product through a smartphone interface. Unfortunately, one of the most overlooked variables involves the point of sale. POS systems... Read more

The Most Iconic Movie Cars of All Time

Movies 27th April 2018

With Steven Spielberg’s epic return to Sci-Fi, Fulton Leasing take a look at Ready Player One’s homage to some of the most iconic movie cars of all time. Fast-forward to 2045. The world is but a shadow of its former self. Teetering on the edge of collapse due to... Read more

Skydance Merges Warner Bros. Games and Paramount: 12 Things to Know About the New Games Giant

The Social Reckoning Review: 12 Things That Decide Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook Follow-Up

China’s AI Micro-Drama Takeover: 13 Things to Know as Hengdian’s Studios Fall Silent

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The Social Reckoning Review: 12 Things That Decide Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook Follow-Up

Astana AI Film Festival Winners: 12 Things to Know About The First Honest Day’s $450,000 Grand Prix

HBO’s Harry Potter: 12 Things to Know Before Philosopher’s Stone Hits HBO Max

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story Review: 10 Things to Know About Netflix’s Most Divisive True Crime Season Yet

10 Things to Know About Prime Video’s Baffling Ride or Die Cancellation

Happily Ever After Movie Review

Four Great Movies that Did Better Out of the Box Office

Immersive Gaming and How We Love When Things Get Too Real

Mamma Mia sequel fuels more ABBA mania

A picture tells a thousand words: author Nicholas Leigh’s big screen inspiration

Signals that your POS System Needs to be Upgraded

The Most Iconic Movie Cars of All Time

Skydance Merges Warner Bros. Games and Paramount: 12 Things to Know About the New Games Giant

The Social Reckoning Review: 12 Things That Decide Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook Follow-Up

China’s AI Micro-Drama Takeover: 13 Things to Know as Hengdian’s Studios Fall Silent