James Mottram
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
The Fall Guy review: "A snappy, sharp, sexy screwball action romance"
By James Mottram published
review
Back to Black review: "A competent but occasionally clunky Amy Winehouse biopic"
By James Mottram published
review
Marvel star Anthony Mackie is desperate to be in a John Wick movie so he can finally be a "cool dad"
By James Mottram, Fay Watson published
Exclusive Exclusive: Anthony Mackie says he has been rallying Keanu Reeves to let him be in John Wick
Creators of epic new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem talk cut scenes and following up Game of Thrones
By James Mottram published
exclusive After David Benioff and D.B. Weiss ended Game of Thrones, there was only one way to go: up
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review - "Doesn't touch the original movies but likeable enough"
By James Mottram published
review
Road House review: "Lacks the grungy vibe of the original but Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor rock"
By James Mottram published
review
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
Exclusive Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners talk the challenge of adapting the sci-fi novel for Netflix
Game of Thrones creators say Cillian Murphy's underrated sci-fi movie Sunshine was inspiration for their new Netflix show
By James Mottram published
Exclusive Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss talk chasing that "awe-and-wonder feeling" for their new series
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
Exclusive Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo tease their bold new project
Wicked Little Letters review: "An ultimately rather cosy tale of British eccentricity"
By James Mottram published
review
The 10 best adventure couples in movies, ranked
By Total Film published
Best List This Valentine's Day, we're celebrating the best adventure couples in movies
Lisa Frankenstein review: "A neat mash-up of high-school comedy and horror tropes"
By James Mottram published
review
American Fiction review: "Jeffrey Wright shines in the fiendishly smart comedy-drama"
By James Mottram published
review
Jodie Foster and True Detective: Night Country creators on the show’s darkest season yet
By James Mottram published
interview Exclusive: Total Film heads on set of True Detective: Night Country for the inside scoop
Night Swim review: "Blumhouse's new horror sinks like a stone"
By James Mottram published
review
Jodie Foster addresses comparisons between Silence of the Lambs' Clarice and her True Detective role
By Total Film, James Mottram published
Exclusive Exclusive: Jodie Foster talks playing a different kind of sleuth in True Detective
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
Exclusive Here's your exclusive new look at some upcoming 2024 Netflix movies
The Tourist creator says Jamie Dornan’s wife is the reason he’s back for a second season
By James Mottram published
Exclusive Exclusive: The Tourist co-creator Jack Williams says Jamie Dornan's wife persuaded the actor to go back for season 2
Thanksgiving review: "Eli Roth's slasher is sick, twisted and hugely enjoyable"
By James Mottram published
review
Dream Scenario review: "Nicolas Cage is on fire in this wickedly dark comedy"
By James Mottram published
review
One Life review: "A powerful, superbly acted tale of bravery and unsung heroism"
By James Mottram published
review
Foe review: "Paul Mescal delivers a powerful performance in a twisty sci-fi drama"
By James Mottram published
review