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TMW #107: Happy distractions and trailer trouble Plus, a quiz on movie snakes!

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman - when distractions at the cinema aren't all bad, and the trailers that hit harder than the films. Read the full edition (and sign up) here 👇

TMW #106: Wicked: For Good, The Family Plan 2, and The Thing with Feathers reviewed Plus the week's biggest trailers, including Project Hail Mary and The Hunger Games

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman, we're reviewing Wicked: For Good, The Family Plan 2 and more. Read them all (and sign up for free) here:

TMW #105: Toy Story at 30 and casual franchise fandom Plus, a green and pink quiz in time for Wicked: For Good

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman, we're reflecting on Toy Story at 30 (!!), as well as the joys of franchises that you love to like. Read the full newsletter here, and sign up for free to never miss an issue:

TMW #103: Family-friendly Predator pitches Plus, when viral campaigns don't work

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In the latest edition of The Movie Wingman, you could win a copy of Edward Scissorhands on 4K Ultra HD - check out the newsletter and enter the competition here 👉 themoviewingman.substack.com/p/tmw-101-hu...

TMW #101: Hunting for Ben Solo and the long wait for Stranger Things Plus, win Edward Scissorhands on 4K!

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman, we're pondering how Kylo Ren could've returned, and why we have to wait so long for Stranger Things 5. Plus, you could win Edward Scissorhands on 4K Ultra HD!

TMW #100: Bugonia, Relay and Kontinental ‘25 reviewed Plus the week's biggest trailers, including Scream 7!

In today's review round-up, we're rating Bugonia, Relay and Kontinental '25. Plus, the week's biggest trailers!

TMW #98: Edible commercial tie-ins and scary movies for kids Plus, win a copy of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 4K UHD!

Edible commercial tie-ins, scary movies for kids and a chance to win The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 4K UHD! All in the latest edition of The Movie Wingman - read here:

TMW #97: Frankenstein, Roofman, Black Phone 2 and more reviewed Plus the week's biggest trailers, including the return of Sam Raimi

There's a bumper crop of new releases reviewed in the latest edition of The Movie Wingman, including Frankenstein, Roofman, Black Phone 2 and more. Read them all here 👇

TMW #96: Unlikely double bills, and Diane Keaton remembered Plus, a Franken-movies quiz!

Unlikely double bills, and Diane Keaton remembered

TMW #94: Tron revisited and AI actors Plus, a Jeff Bridges quiz!

Today we’re looking back on the Tron franchise and contemplating the future of AI actors. Read the latest newsletter here👇 themoviewingman.substack.com/p/tmw-94-tro...

TMW #92: The struggle to stay awake, and state of Star Wars Plus, a book reco and a wrestling quiz!

In today's edition, tips for staying awake during movies and thoughts on the state of Star Wars. Read here, or sign up to get it direct to your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday

TMW #91: One Battle After Another, The Strangers: Chapter 2, Americana and more reviewed Plus the week's biggest trailers, including Star Wars, Wicked and Wolverine...

It's one review after another in today's edition, with our takes on Paul Thomas Anderson's latest, The Strangers: Chapter 2 and more. In inboxes now, or read here:

TMW #90: Justin Kurzel interview Plus, a Leonardo DiCaprio quiz!

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman, we're talking to the brilliant Australian director Justin Kurzel about his first documentary, Ellis Park, which takes a walk on the wild side with composer/musician Warren Ellis

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TMW #87: The Long Walk, Spinal Tap II and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle reviewed Plus the week's biggest trailers, including Damon and Affleck in The Rip

It's the full five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for the best Stephen King adaptation in years this week, plus reviews of Spinal Tap II and Demon Slayer themoviewingman.substack.com/p/tmw-87-the...

TMW #86: The most anticipated festival movies coming your way Plus a mock-docs quiz!

In today's edition, we're previewing the most exciting festival movies coming your way this autumn. Plus, a mock-docs quiz!

TMW #85: The Conjuring: Last Rites, On Swift Horses and Borderline reviewed Plus the week's biggest trailers including Wuthering Heights and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

The Conjuring: Last Rites leads this week's review round-up

TMW #85: Ranking summer 2025's blockbusters Plus, an 80s horror quiz!

Summer's officially over, so in today's edition of The Movie Wingman we're ranking the season's blockbusters. Check it out and see if you agree with our list!

TMW #83: Caught Stealing, The Roses and The Toxic Avenger reviewed Plus, a round-up of the week's must-see trailers

Get ready for the weekend with today’s reviews, featuring Caught Stealing, The Roses and more

TMW #81: Sorry, Baby and The Thursday Murder Club Plus the week's must-see trailers

In today's edition, we're reviewing Sorry, Baby and The Thursday Murder Club. One's great, one's... not

TMW #80: Movies on TV, and remembering Terence Stamp Plus, a murder-mystery quiz

In today's edition, we're looking at the highs and lows of movies on TV, and remembering the late, great Terence Stamp

TMW #79: The Life of Chuck, Nobody 2 and Inside reviewed Plus the week's biggest trailers

In today's edition, we're reviewing The Life of Chuck, Nobody 2 and a hidden gem getting a home-ent release

TMW #78: Introducing Alien: Earth star Moe Bar-El Plus, a non-scary Stephen King quiz!

In today's edition, we're chatting to Alien: Earth star Moe Bar-El about epic sets, dream roles and acting opposite the xenomorph. Plus, a non-scary Stephen King quiz!

TMW 74#: Comic-Con takeaways, watching movies on holiday and a funny-cop quiz Welcome to your Tuesday edition of The Movie Wingman, featuring Comic-Con highlights, holiday-movie musings and - ahead of the release of The Naked Gun - a quiz on funny cops.

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TMW 74#: Comic-Con takeaways, watching movies on holiday and a funny-cop quiz Welcome to your Tuesday edition of The Movie Wingman, featuring Comic-Con highlights, holiday-movie musings and - ahead of the release of The Naked Gun - a quiz on funny cops.

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman, we're recapping Comic-Con's highlights and reminiscing about holiday film viewings. Plus a funny-cop quiz! Read it all here

TMW #73: The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Bring Her Back and The Bad Guys 2 reviewed Plus, a round-up of the week's must-see trailers...

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman, we're reviewing The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Bring Her Back, Gazer and The Bad Guys 2. One of these films gets the full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

TMW #72: Introducing Bring Her Back star Billy Barratt and Comic-Con memories Plus, a quiz on Marvel families

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman, we're chatting to Bring Her Back star Billy Barratt, as well as reminiscing about Comic-Cons past. Plus, a Marvel families quiz!

TMW#71: Friendship, Smurfs and Harvest reviewed Plus the week's biggest new trailers

This week’s review round-up features cringe comedy, folk horror and the bluest villagers this side of Avatar: Fire and Ash

TMW#70: Freddie Highmore interviewed and the long and short of movie titles Plus a 'blue' movies quiz!

In today’s edition, we’re talking to Freddie Highmore ahead of the launch of his new Prime Video thriller series, The Assassin. He tells us about action scenes, handling career success at a young age, and going behind the camera as a director.

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