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Freelance writer

James Mottram is a freelance film journalist, author of books that dive deep into films like Die Hard and Tenet, and a regular guest on the Total Film podcast. You'll find his writings on GamesRadar+ and Total Film, and in newspapers and magazines from across the world like The Times, The Independent, The i, Metro, The National, Marie Claire, and MindFood.

Latest articles by James Mottram

Creators of epic new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem talk cut scenes and following up Game of Thrones

By James Mottram Published 22 March 24

exclusive After David Benioff and D.B. Weiss ended Game of Thrones, there was only one way to go: up

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review - "Doesn't touch the original movies but likeable enough"

By James Mottram Published 20 March 24

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Road House review: "Lacks the grungy vibe of the original but Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor rock"

By James Mottram Published 15 March 24

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Game of Thrones showrunners were just as baffled by adapting their new Netflix sci-fi series as they were George R.R. Martin's books

By James Mottram Published 1 March 24

Exclusive Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners talk the challenge of adapting the sci-fi novel for Netflix

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Game of Thrones creators say Cillian Murphy's underrated sci-fi movie Sunshine was inspiration for their new Netflix show

By James Mottram Published 27 February 24

Exclusive Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss talk chasing that "awe-and-wonder feeling" for their new series

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Game of Thrones creators wanted their new Netflix sci-fi series to "feel different in many, many ways" to the fantasy epic

By James Mottram Published 26 February 24

Exclusive Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo tease their bold new project

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Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley in Wicked Little Letters (2023)

Wicked Little Letters review: "An ultimately rather cosy tale of British eccentricity"

By James Mottram Published 14 February 24

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The 10 best adventure couples in movies, ranked

By Total Film Published 13 February 24

Best List This Valentine's Day, we're celebrating the best adventure couples in movies

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Lisa Frankenstein review: "A neat mash-up of high-school comedy and horror tropes"

By James Mottram Published 7 February 24

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American Fiction review: "Jeffrey Wright shines in the fiendishly smart comedy-drama"

By James Mottram Published 29 January 24

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Jodie Foster and True Detective: Night Country creators on the show’s darkest season yet

By James Mottram Published 9 January 24

interview Exclusive: Total Film heads on set of True Detective: Night Country for the inside scoop

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Night Swim review: "Blumhouse's new horror sinks like a stone"

By James Mottram Published 4 January 24

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Jodie Foster addresses comparisons between Silence of the Lambs' Clarice and her True Detective role

By Total Film, James Mottram Published 7 December 23

Exclusive Exclusive: Jodie Foster talks playing a different kind of sleuth in True Detective

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Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown leads an exclusive look at 2024's new Netflix movies with her upcoming fantasy epic

By Fay Watson Published 6 December 23

Exclusive Here's your exclusive new look at some upcoming 2024 Netflix movies

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The Tourist creator says Jamie Dornan’s wife is the reason he’s back for a second season

By James Mottram Published 6 December 23

Exclusive Exclusive: The Tourist co-creator Jack Williams says Jamie Dornan's wife persuaded the actor to go back for season 2

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Thanksgiving review: "Eli Roth's slasher is sick, twisted and hugely enjoyable"

By James Mottram Published 15 November 23

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Dream Scenario review: "Nicolas Cage is on fire in this wickedly dark comedy"

By James Mottram Published 6 November 23

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One Life review: "A powerful, superbly acted tale of bravery and unsung heroism"

By James Mottram Published 12 October 23

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Foe review: "Paul Mescal delivers a powerful performance in a twisty sci-fi drama"

By James Mottram Published 5 October 23

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The Creator review: "A stunning snapshot of the future"

By James Mottram Published 26 September 23

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The Expendables 4: "What was once a fun OAP action series is now DOA"

By James Mottram Published 21 September 23

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Dumb Money review: "A Wall Street takedown tale worth investing in"

By James Mottram Published 9 September 23

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Caleb Landry Jones in Luc Besson's Dogman

Dogman review: "Luc Besson's latest is flawed and (sometimes) fun"

By James Mottram Published 1 September 23

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Harris Dickinson addresses Bond rumors: "You’d be a fool not to entertain that role"

By James Mottram Published 14 July 23

Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: The Scrapper star talks to Total Film about being linked to the 007 role

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Run Rabbit Run review: "Sarah Snook's thriller is more intriguing than downright terrifying"

By James Mottram Published 27 June 23

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