I’m an Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering everything film and TV-related and helping to bring you all the latest news, features, and reviews. I also helm our Big Screen Spotlight column, which shines a light on the under-the-radar theatrical releases that you need to know about with a new opinion piece or in-depth interview every Friday. I’ve previously written for publications like HuffPost and i-D after getting my NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism.
Latest articles by Emily Garbutt

After promoting Oscar favorite Hamnet, Paul Mescal wants to take a break until his 2028 Beatles movies
By Emily Garbutt published
News Paul Mescal is interested in "rationing" his on-screen roles going forward

Guillermo del Toro says James Cameron convinced him to cut 7 minutes of Frankenstein
By Emily Garbutt published
News Guillermo del Toro seeks advice from his filmmaker friends instead of using test screenings for his movies

James Gunn says Superman was the "hardest" movie he's ever made
By Emily Garbutt published
News He also said it was more "comic book-driven" than any of his other superhero movies

2026 may be the year of Marvel blockbusters, but I can't wait for these 6 movies that might not be on your watchlist yet
By Emily Garbutt published
Opinion Big Screen Spotlight | From a Robert Pattinson rom-com to a black comedy from Park Chan-wook, these are the movies that should be on your radar in 2026

Stranger Things season 5 originally included a scene where Hopper and Joyce discussed their connection to Vecna
By Emily Garbutt published
News Hopper and Joyce almost acknowledged their connection to Vecna in Stranger Things season 5

Chris Hemsworth's Thor has an old look and a new motivation as his Avengers: Doomsday trailer hits the internet
By Emily Garbutt published
News Thor's Avengers: Doomsday trailer is now online

Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård discuss unlikely friendships and avoiding cliche in Sentimental Value
By Emily Garbutt published
Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård discuss their new film Sentimental Value: "It's comic and it's tragic at the same time"

Avatar: Fire and Ash reviews, plot, cast and everything else you need to know about the sci-fi sequel
By Molly Edwards last updated
Guide Your complete guide to Avatar: Fire and Ash

Ahsoka season 2 is missing from Disney's updated 2026 slate, and fans are worried that it's been pushed back to 2027
By Emily Garbutt published
News We may have to wait a while longer for Ahsoka season 2

Better Call Saul star's new action-comedy might just be Hot Fuzz in Minnesota, but the internet isn't mad about it
By Emily Garbutt published
News Bob Odenkirk's new movie Normal is drawing comparisons to Hot Fuzz

New Godzilla x Kong movie might feature an unlikely foe: SpaceGodzilla
By Emily Garbutt published
News SpaceGodzilla is coming back to the big screen for the first time in 30 years

James Cameron left strict instructions on how theaters should play Avatar: Fire and Ash
By Emily Garbutt published
News "I personally mixed the film responsibly, so that it plays perfectly"

James Cameron responds to criticism of 3D and high frame rate in the Avatar movies
By Emily Garbutt published
News "I happen to like it, and it's my movie"

Hideo Kojima watched Knives Out 3 but he didn't have much to say about the movie – so fans are wondering if he hated it
By Emily Garbutt published
News Hideo Kojima had a very brief review of Wake Up Dead Man

The Shining may be Stephen King's least favorite adaptation of his work, but it's my favorite
By Emily Garbutt published
Big Screen Spotlight Big Screen Spotlight | The Shining is back in theaters for its 45th anniversary, and there's no better time to revisit Shelley Duvall's unparalleled performance

Tom Cruise is no longer set to make history in space as the actor's NASA movie has reportedly been scrapped
By Emily Garbutt published
News Tom Cruise was set to star in the first narrative movie filmed in space, but the project is no longer going ahead

DC fans are split on the Supergirl trailer, but everyone can agree that it has "heavy Guardians vibes"
By Emily Garbutt published
News DC fans think there are some big similarities between the Supergirl trailer and Guardians of the Galaxy

Supergirl director and star say the upcoming DCU movie is "so different in tone" from Superman
By Emily Garbutt published
News Supergirl director Craig Gillespie says he had a "completely blank slate" to work with after Superman

The 10 best Christmas movies on Disney Plus to stream this holiday season
By Molly Edwards last updated
News These are the best Christmas movies on Disney Plus right now

James Cameron "can't wait" to see the Godzilla Minus One sequel, and he even wants to get involved
By Emily Garbutt published
News James Cameron wants to help out with Godzilla Minus Zero

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple sequel is officially in the works, with Cillian Murphy in talks to return
By Emily Garbutt published
News The third 28 Years Later movie is officially on the way to complete the horror trilogy

The 10 best Christmas movies that aren't really Christmas movies
By Emily Garbutt, Jakob Barnes, Will Salmon last updated
Best List From Citizen Kane to Batman Returns, here are the best Christmas movies that aren't really Christmas movies to watch this year

My favorite character of the year was One Battle After Another's beer-drinking karate instructor
By Emily Garbutt published
Year in Review Year in Review 2025 | Benicio del Toro's Sensei Sergio was a standout character in one of the year's best movies
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