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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

Wham! review: "A buoyant docu-tribute to 80s pop"

By James Mottram Published 23 June 23

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Mads Mikkelsen is desperate to play a zombie

By James Mottram Published 22 June 23

News He's been Hannibal Lecter, an evil sorcerer, and the bad guy in a Rihanna video... so why not?

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Mads Mikkelsen met Indiana Jones before he met Harrison Ford

By James Mottram Published 22 June 23

exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s villain tells us about his first meeting with the Hollywood legend

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Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Harrison Ford doesn’t want to reflect on his old movies

By James Mottram Published 22 June 23

News "I just want to get through the fucking day”

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Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, and more reflect on the final Indiana Jones adventure, Dial Of Destiny

By James Mottram Published 22 June 23

Interview EXCLUSIVE: We spoke to Harrison Ford, director James Mangold, and the cast about Indy's last ride

Interview

Asteroid City cast talk Wes Anderson, taco nights, and working in a fully functional mini-town

By James Mottram Published 21 June 23

Interview EXCLUSIVE: Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, and more discuss the latest Wes Anderson wonder

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Talk to Me directors explain how The Babadook inspired the new horror movie

By James Mottram Published 19 June 23

Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Danny and Michael Philippou reveal the genre flicks that influenced them most when writing their hit Australian chiller

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Jamie Dornan doesn't give Bond rumors "a huge amount of thought"

By James Mottram Published 18 June 23

Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Dornan addresses those long-standing 007 rumors

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Elemental review: "Pixar's latest is sweet-natured but lacks depth"

By James Mottram Published 27 May 23

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Total Film exclusive image: The Witcher season 3

The Witcher showrunner explains why they didn’t end show after Henry Cavill’s exit

By James Mottram Published 24 May 23

Exclusive Exclusive: Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich talks to Total Film magazine about The Witcher season 3 and Henry Cavill's exit

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Madame Web star Sydney Sweeney teases Sony movie's "powerhouse of badass females"

By James Mottram Published 22 May 23

Exclusive Exclusive: The Euphoria actor says she "can't wait to be able to talk about" the studio's female-led Marvel flick

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny review: "A highly satisfying blend of action, humour and emotion"

By James Mottram Published 18 May 23

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Peter Pan & Wendy review: "Comfy and occasionally inspired"

By James Mottram Published 28 April 23

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Sigourney Weaver won’t reprise her role as Ellen Ripley: "That ship has sailed"

By James Mottram Published 26 April 23

Exclusive Exclusive: Sigourney Weaver speaks to Total Film about returning to the Alien franchise

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods review: "A disappointing follow-up"

By James Mottram Published 15 March 23

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Knock at the Cabin review: "Shyamalan doing what he does best"

By James Mottram Published 1 February 23

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Exclusive new image of Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man 3

Jonathan Majors breaks down his "hyper-intelligent" Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania villain Kang

By James Mottram Published 31 January 23

exclusive Check out this exclusive new image of Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man 3

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Taika Waititi teases his upcoming football movie Next Goal Wins

By James Mottram Published 14 December 22

Exclusive Exclusive: Here's a new look at Michael Fassbender in Taika Waititi's upcoming sports comedy Next Goal Wins

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John Wick 4 sees Keanu Reeves' character "come to terms" with the consequences of his actions

By James Mottram Published 14 December 22

Exclusive Exclusive: John Wick 4 director Chad Stahelski tells Total Film what to expect in the upcoming sequel

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania producer on why this one's not an Avengers "palate cleanser"

By James Mottram Published 13 December 22

Exclusive Exclusive: "We want the film to be big and feel central to the future of the MCU," Ant-Man 3 producer Stephen Broussard tells Total Film

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Guillermo Del Toro on the hidden Nightmare Alley reference in his Pinocchio

By James Mottram Published 1 December 22

Exclusive Exclusive: Director Guillermo Del Toro talks all things Pinocchio with SFX

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Strange World review: "Disney's latest is visually splendid but lacks dynamism"

By James Mottram Published 22 November 22

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Timothée Chalamet talks playing a cannibal in Bones & All

By James Mottram Published 1 November 22

News Exclusive: "For me, it felt like the cannibalism was a metaphor for what your ancestors leave you with"

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Dreamin' Wild review: "Musical biopic drifts just when you'd expect it to sing"

By James Mottram Published 7 September 22

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Mia Goth as Pearl in A24 horror prequel Pearl

Pearl review: "Ti West's horror prequel has the X Factor"

By James Mottram Published 3 September 22

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