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Better Man: the story of Robbie Williams told in his own way | First Take

When it was announced that one of this country's biggest ever popstars was exploring a biopic into his own life, albeit with the most 'him' twist of using a chimpanzee to embody his character, it was a bit of a long shot idea - but that's just who Robbie Williams is. It took until 2024 for the film to happen, and way longer for the review (cheers Festival Jury duties!) but yes, I finally got round to Better Man, and I'm happy to report that it was rather good!
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Hearts of Stone: Noomi Rapace anchors brilliant LGBTQ drama | Short Takes at CineWyre

This short is just too beautiful not to write a piece about. Audiences who came to Lytham last year will know this one very well, as it was a UK Prem…
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Jane Austen's Period Drama: Oscar-nominated, and bloody marvellous | Short Takes at CineWyre

Across the countdown to CineWyre, we're gonna put the spotlight on the best shorts playing the festival to showcase just what's coming to Fle…
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CineWyre 2026 on TheJackSmit.com

And here we go then. For the last seven months, TheJackSmit.com and the Lancashire Film Network team have been preparing for CineWyre - the newest ad…
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Welcome to the Next Chapter | Bringing Cinema Closer since 2013

A new year, a new era, and a new look for the blog - it's been a long time coming but welcome to our new lick of paint, which in essence, is more…
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Back to the Future - still looking good over 40 years on | First Take Classics

SYNOPSIS: Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his cl…
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December and January's Big Films, Previewed | Front Row

The festive period brings with it hours upon hours of top tier big screen entertainment - and in true Radio Times style, Jack's covered it all in…
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