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With the women's Euros final happening tonight, we're looking at female athletes on film! A League Of Their Own Post World War II, an all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest. Sisters Dottie and Kit spar with each other, their scout Ernie and has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way up. Available to rent on Youtube. I, Tonya Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises to fame despite struggles in her home life. She rises up the ranks of U.S. figure skating until her career is threatened as her ex-husband re-enters her life. Available to rent on Youtube. Fighting With My Family Paige and Zak are children of wrestlers who dream of following in their parent's footsteps. They are ecstatic when they get the opportunity to try out for the WWE. When only Paige earns a spot in the training program, she must learn to leave her loved ones behind and face this new world alone. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Bend it Like Beckham Jess, the 18-year-old daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not allowed to play football. When playing casually one day, her skills impress Jules who convinces Jess to join her semi-pro team. Jess struggles to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with romantic feelings for her coach. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

The heat hasn't given up and we're suffering, time to dive deeper into the hottest films on record! Holes Stanley Yelnats' family is cursed with bad luck. Falsely sentenced to months at Camp Green Lake, he and his campmates are forced to dig holes to 'build character'. What their warden doesn't tell them, is that they are digging in search of treasure hidden somewhere in the desert that may be the answer to the Yelnats misfortune. Available on DisneyPlus. Falling Down On his daughter’s scorching hot birthday, unemployed and divorced William “D-Fens” Foster tries to reach his ex-wifes home to see his daughter. The unstable man becomes so frustrated with the various problems he sees in the world that he begins to lash out violently. Available to rent on Youtube. Sunshine In 2057, the sun is dying out causing Earth to be threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is assigned the task of saving the sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to ensure the mission is completed. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Apocalypse Now In the middle of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent to Cambodia on a dangerous mission. His goal is to locate - and eliminate a mysterious Green Beret renegade Colonel who has been leading his men on illegal guerrilla missions. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With Pride month wrapping up earlier this week, we're doing a part 2 of LGBTQ+ film recs! Rocketman A young Reginald is a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music and soon after completing school, he begins to perform music at his local pubs. He soon meets music manager John Reid, who helps his career while causing chaos in his personal life. Available on Amazon Prime Video. The Handmaiden In Japanese-occupied 1930s Korea, a young woman is hired by a con-man to act as a handmaiden to an isolated Japanese heiress. The con-man plan: to pose as a Japanese count and seduce the heiress, convince her to elope with him, steal her fortune, and leave her in a madhouse. The plan takes a turn when the women seem to develop some unexpected emotions. Available on Netflix. The Half of It A reserved, straight-A Chinese-American student is hired by the inarticulate but kind school jock to impress the girl whom, unknown to him, they both are crushing on. The unlikely pair develop a kinship and Ellie learns to accept herself. Available on Netflix. Shiva Baby A college student attends a family shiva where she encounters her parents, ex-girlfriend and her sugar daddy and his family. Shiva Baby's anxiety-inducing pacing and dialogue explore what it's like to navigate the world as a young, lost, bisexual woman. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With the internet buzzing over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbies 'Barbie', we're looking at some other game and toy inspired films. Clue Six dinner guests are blackmailed and invited to an secluded mansion by a man who knows a secret from each of their pasts. As they arrive, each is handed a weapon, at which point the lights are switched off and the blackmailer is killed. Can the six dinner guests discover the murderer before the body count rises? Available on Amazon Prime Video. Mars Attack A large army of Martian aliens visit Earth and meet the American president under peaceful pretences. They soon reveal their true intent when they start attacking Earth's cities. Available to rent on YouTube. Small Soldiers When a group of toy action figures are enhanced using missile technology, they soon begin to take their battle programming a little too seriously. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Toy Story Cowboy doll Woody becomes jealous when his position as his owner Andy's favourite toy is threatened by the new Buzz Light-year action figure. As Andy's family moves to a new hone, Woody and Buzz must escape the clutches of neighbourhood delinquent Sid Phillips and reunite with their beloved owner. Available on DisneyPlus.

We thought it was time to share some films that you've been told not to watch but are secretly pretty good. Jawbreaker The plan to kidnap Liz, one of the most popular girls of Reagan High School, goes horribly wrong when her three friends, Courtney, Marcie and Julie, three of Reagan High School's most popular girls, plan to kidnap another member of their clique: Liz. Things go wrong when Liz chokes to death on a jaw-breaker. The leader, Courtney, will stop at nothing to keep their secret. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video. Showgirls A young drifter called Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley) arrives in Las Vegas with barely any belongings but a dream to become the city's top showgirl. As she begins clawing and pushing her way to the top, she begins to wonder if it's all worth it. Available on MUBI. Cruel Intentions Cruel, rich city girl Kathryn makes a bet with her equally unbearable stepbrother Sebastian to sleep with the new headmaster's daughter: Annette. If he succeeds, he'll win the one prize he hasn't been able to quite grasp. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Sebastian really begins to fall for Annette. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Starship Troopers A thinly veiled satire of Western military, Starship Troopers has seen new life in recent years. In the future, Johnny Rico and his friends join the Mobile Infantry. Rico progresses from recruit to eventual officer against the backdrop of an war between mankind and a spider-like species known as “the Bugs”. Available on DisneyPlus. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

We're over a week into Pride month, so we're sharing some beloved LGBTQ+ classics! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Newly engaged couple Brad and Janet's tire goes flat during a storm, leading them to seek shelter in the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The scientist encourages them to shed their innocence and introduces them to his creepy cohorts. Via electrifying dances and songs, the Frank - N - Furter unveils his latest experiment: a perfect male named 'Rocky'. Available on DisneyPlus+ Pride In the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher leads the UK and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is striking. Realising that they share a common enemy, gay and lesbian activists show their support during that summer's Londons Gay Pride March. Available on Netflix. But I'm A Cheerleader Megan considers herself the typical all-American girl. She's a cheerleader, does well in school and has a football player boyfriend. Problem is, she isn't crazy about him, she doesn't even like kissing him. Her conservative parents send her to a 'sexual redirection' camp, meant to 'cure her'. Megan is confused, but soon meets a rebellious lesbian who could help her find herself. Available on Amazon Prime Video. All About My Mother Manuela, a single mother in Madrid, loses her son Esteban on his birthday in a car accident. Overcome with grief, she travels to Barcelona to search for the boy's father and inform him of the death of the son he never knew he had. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With the UK celebrating Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee, we're charting films that explore the highs and lows of various monarchies. The King's Speech After his brother abdicates, King George VI (the father of Queen Elizabeth II) reluctantly takes the throne. Considered unfit to rule, he tries to overcome his speech impediment with the help of unorthodox speech therapist Lionel Logue. With strange techniques, George attempts to make himself worthy of leading his country. Available on Netflix. The Favourite In early 18th century England, Queen Anne falls sick while her aide Sarah Churchill oversees the country's urgent matters. Their relationship is more complex than it first appears: involving emotions that become complicated when Sarah's social-climbing cousin Abigail arrives and attempts to become the Queen's new favourite. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and AppleTV. Marie Antoinette In 1770, ill-fated 15-year-old Austrian archduchess Marie Antoinette weds a French royal. Becoming queen at just 19, she is pressured to bear an heir. Sofia Coppola's candy-coloured, pop-filled film charts Marie's luxurious reign and the ultimate fall of Versailles. Available on Netflix. Spencer Over a weekend in the early 90's, the marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Rumours suffocate Diana, who attempts to put them aside for the Christmas festivities at the queen's estate. But Diana must face a decision: will she stay on the path that will one day see her become queen? Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With this year's Cannes Film Festival drawing to a close, we're wrapping up all of the highlights and acquisition gossip! So strap in, sit back, and soak in the best moments of this year's festival. Ruben Östlund's Triangle of Sadness won this year's Palme d'Or! Baz Luhrmann's much-discussed Elvis received a 12-minute standing ovation at its premiere. Tom Cruise received an honorary Palme d'Or?! Anne Hathaway doesn't age. Acquisition News We've made a list of notable acquisitions, but please remember that this list is not exhaustive! NEON Broker (Hirozaku Kore-eda) Enys Men (Mark Jenkin) Moonage Daydream (Brett Morgen) Crimes of the Future (David Cronenberg) MUBI Decision to Leave (Park Chan Wook) Aftersun (Charlotte Wells) The Five Devils (Lea Mysiuis) A24 God's Creatures (Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer) Showing Up (Kelly Reichardt) The Stars at Noon (Claire Denis) Netflix Pain Hustlers (David Yates) MGM Three Thousand Years of Longing (George Miller) Focus Features Armageddon Time (James Gray) SONY All The People I'll Never Be/ Return to Seoul (Davy Chou) One Fine Morning (Mia Hansen-Love) IFC Films Corsage (Marie Kreutzer) RMN (Cristian Mungui, All That Breathes (Shaunak Sen) Unacquired Triangle of Sadness (Ruben Ostlend) Hunt (Lee Jung Jae) Brother and Sister (Arnaud Desepchlin) Tori and Lokita (Dardenne Brothers) What was your favourite moment from this year's Cannes film festival?

With the buzz around Cannes, we've found ourselves curious about revisiting some French films. Diving into foreign film can be intimidating, so for this week's #WhatToWatch, we're giving you a brief introduction to French cinema! 🎥 🇫🇷 Amelie Adorable daydreamer Amelie, a young waitress in Paris, decides to help others. She becomes a matchmaker and giver, but does she have the courage to approach the handsome stranger she meets and start her own love story? Available on Netflix. La Haine After a night of riots in which their friend is tortured by the police, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around Paris waiting for updates. They find a gun lost by the police and threaten to kill a cop if their friend does not make it. Available on Amazon Prime Video. The Triplets of Belleville Elderly Frenchwoman Madame Souza becomes the centre of international intrigue when her grandson, Champion, is kidnapped during the Tour de France. Joined by her dog, Bruno, Souza sets off to find Champion and teams up with three ex-vaudeville performer sisters. Available on ITV Hub. Titane A young woman who had a titanium plate fitted in her head as a child embarks on a murder spree involving her fetish for cars. Following the series of unexplained crimes, a retired firefighter finds his son who has been missing for 10 years. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With Cannes kicking off earlier this week, we're looking at some of the most iconic films to win big at the prestigious film festival. Pulp Fiction In the seedy underworld of Los Angeles, a series of events intertwines the lives of two mobsters, a boxer, a gangster's wife and two wannabe criminals. This story unfurls through three stories that trip back and forth in time. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Parasite All out of work and luck, Ki-taek’s family takes an intense interest in the wealthy and glamorous Park family due to their glamorous and easy lifestyle. When they quickly replace the home's staff, they become entangled in an unexpected incident. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Taxi Driver Travis, a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City. The sleaze of the city feeds his urge for violent action. To cure the city of corruption, he attempts to save a child prostitute from her pimp. Available on Netflix. Apocalypse Now In the middle of the Vietnam war, Captain Willard is sent to Cambodia on a dangerous mission that officially 'does not exist'. His goal is to assassinate a renegade mysterious colonel who has won the trust of a local tribe and leads his men into illegal guerilla missions. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

It's officially the year of the multiverse and we couldn't be more excited. With Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness smashing the box office last weekend, and Everything Everywhere All At Once finally releasing in the UK, it's clear that audiences love exploring worlds parallel to our own. For this week's #whattowatch, we're exploring films that take place in worlds unlike our own, films taking place in other universes. As this is such a fantastic and sprawling niche genre, we've included some extra picks this week. So get scrolling and watching! Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse Teenager Miles Morales juggles his life between being a high school student and being a spider-man. When Wilson “Kingpin” Fisk uses a super collider, alternate versions of Miles from across the Spider-Verse are brought to this dimension and they are thrown into a battle to save the multiverse. Available on Disney+. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Joel, heartbroken that his ex-girlfriend decided to have her memories of him clinically erased, decides to follow suit. As he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and fears he may be too late to stop the erasure. Charlie Kaufman is at his most bittersweet here, delivering a film that explores the many 'what if's of breakups. Available on Netflix. Donnie Darko Following a bizarre accident, troubled teenager Donnie Darko befriends Frank, an elusive figure in a bunny costume that only he can see. Frank informs Donnie that the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds, and manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. Available on Prime Video. Twelve Monkeys (Terry Gilliam) In the year 2035, convict James is sent back in time to find the origin of a deadly virus that killed most of humanity. When he is sent to 1990 instead of 1996, James is institutionalised. He meets patient Jeffrey, the son of a famous virus expert, who may hold the key to the elusive group, the 12 Monkeys, thought to be responsible for unleashing the disease. Available on BBC iPlayer. A Nightmare on Elm Street (Wes Craven) When the teenagers of Elm Street begin to be mysteriously and gruesomely murdered in their sleep, cop daughter Nancy Thompson takes it upon herself to figure out what is happening during the nighttime. She traces the cause to child murderer Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by the vengeful parents of Elm Street years earlier. Krueger has returned to stalk the dreams of those very parents' own children and seek his revenge. Nancy must lure the monster into the real world to face off. Available to rent on AppleTV and Youtube. Coraline (Henry Selick) The young and adventurous Coraline Jones moves into a large old house and is left feeling bored and neglected by her parents who are struggling to meet a book deadline. She soon finds a hidden passage behind a bricked-up hidden door. During the nighttime, she is able to cross the passage into the perfect parallel world where everybody, including her perfect Other parents, has buttons for eyes. Her Other Mother invites Coraline to stay forever, but at the cost of her eyes. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Youtube. Stranger Things In a small Indian town during the 1980s, a group of young boys and their siblings become involved in a secret government experiment. When one of the boys, Will, disappears around the same time as the appearance of a young mysterious girl known as 'Eleven', things begin to turn upside down in their town. Available on Netflix. Read more of our 'What To Watch' posts.

To celebrate the most fashionable day of the year (the Met Gala of course), we're talking fashion on film in this week's #WhatToWatch! The Devil Wears Prada Andy, a young graduate and an aspiring journalist, miraculously becomes an assistant to the equally infamous and ruthless fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly. Priestly is highly influenced by real-life Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who is renowned for her demanding nature. In order to find the success she desires, Andy must consider what she is willing to sacrifice. Available on DisneyPlus. Personal Shopper A young woman who works as a personal shopper refuses to leave Paris until she comes in contact with her younger twin brother who passed away in the city. Things get even more complicated when a stranger gets in touch with her. Available on Prime Video. The First Monday in May Documentary filmmaker Andrew Rossi explores the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s most attended fashion exhibition in history, “China: Through The Looking Glass,” an exploration of Chinese inspired Western fashions by Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton. Available on Netflix Phantom Thread Celebrated dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock is a celebrated dress designer whose meticulous lifestyle undergoes a drastic change when he falls for strong-willed waitress Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. Paul Thomas Anderson's film explores the nature and danger of passion in both career and relationships. Available to rent on Amazon Prime and AppleTV. Read more of our 'What To Watch' posts.