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Blake Lively as Nancy in The Shallows / Picture Credit: Columbia Pictures
19 January 2022

The Shallows revisited: A shark movie with a difference
Shark movies may not have the best reputation, as some audiences don’t take the genre too seriously. However, 2016’s The Shallows proved that shark films can be tense, well-made, and interesting from ...

shopping
19 January 2022

7 Top-Rated Online Shopping Apps in 2022
Shopping is much more convenient using a smartphone or tablet; no need to spend the whole day in a crowded mall. Today, many top designers and multi-brand stores release their ...

Lora Davies writes an exclusive piece for Female First
18 January 2022

Five things you should know about my latest novel, The Widow's Last Secret, by Lora Davies
To celebrate the release of her new novel, The Widow's Last Secret, we asked author Lora Davies to open up about what readers should expect from the book. Here's what ...

Genevieve Essig writes an exclusive piece for Female First
14 January 2022

Five things to know before writing a historical novel, by author Genevieve Essig
When I decided to write a historical novel five years ago, as a break from my intense career up to that point as a corporate lawyer, my reasoning was simple: ...

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox are now engaged
13 January 2022

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox: A timeline from their first date to engagement
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll definitely have heard about Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox’s highly-publicised relationship, and that isn’t just by chance - let’s just say ...

Jodie Comer returns as Villanelle in the final season of Killing Eve / Picture Credit: BBC
13 January 2022

Killing Eve: Seven questions we want answered in the final season
Killing Eve returns to our screens this year in its final outing – it has been confirmed that Season 4 will see the series reach its conclusion, but will it be ...

Debbie Rix writes an exclusive piece for Female First
13 January 2022

Seven things I learned about the Nazis when writing my latest novel, by Debbie Rix
To celebrate the release of her new novel, The German Wife, we asked author Debbie Rix to write us an exclusive piece, letting us in on some of the things we ...

Could it be one of these stars?
12 January 2022

The next James Bond: Seven actors who could take over from Daniel Craig
No Time to Die was Daniel Craig’s swansong for his role as James Bond which he portrayed for 15 years and four films, but not only were people talking about ...

Emma Raducanu lost her first match of 2022 / Picture Credit: PA Images
12 January 2022

Emma Raducanu loses: What does this mean for her 2022 journey?
Emma Raducanu is THE name in tennis at the moment - well apart from Novak Djokovic but that’s for different reasons altogether. The Australian Open gets underway in just a ...

Knives Out challenges the whodunnit genre in the best way / Picture Credit: MRC
12 January 2022

Knives Out revisited: An intriguing murder mystery that keeps you guessing
Many films, such as horror or action, focus on finding a killer. A lot of movies see police or even standard citizens hunt for the person who took the life ...

Anna-Lou Weatherley writes an exclusive piece for Female First
12 January 2022

Five things I always get asked as a writer (and some myths debunked), by Anna-Lou Weatherley
To celebrate the release of her new psychological thriller, The Night of the Party, we asked Anna-Lou Weatherley to let us in on some of the most interesting things she ...

Tobey Maguire has enjoyed some incredible roles throughout his career / Picture Credits: Universal Pictures, New Line Cinema, Sony Pictures
11 January 2022

Tobey Maguire’s seven best roles, from Spider-Man to Pleasantville
Tobey Maguire's acting career started when he picked up a role in 1989 feature film The Wizard but, spoiler alert, that release won't be making an appearance here! Instead, we’ll ...

There are some huge movies hitting the big screen / Picture Credits (l-r): DC Films, 20th Century Studios, Legendary Entertainment
11 January 2022

Seven reboots and remakes that will be releasing in 2022
This year (2022) is set to be a brilliant one for cinema, with film such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Lightyear releasing in the coming months. However, there are some reboots ...

Joy Kluver writes an exclusive piece for Female First
10 January 2022

Seven reasons why I love Swindon, by author Joy Kluver
Yes, you did read that heading correctly. Left For Dead, the third book in my DI Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Noel series, has a crime scene set in Swindon. I’ve been to ...

Ghostface has racked up some impressive kills / Picture Credit: Dimension Films
7 January 2022

Scream: Every victim of the Ghostface killer (and how they died!)
With the fifth instalment in the horror series Scream on the horizon, we’ve been revisiting the four films in the franchise that have been released to-date, remembering what made them such ...

Here are all of the 2022 candidates fighting it out in The Apprentice 2022 / Picture Credit: BBC
6 January 2022

The Apprentice 2022: Who are the candidates?
After taking a break last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Apprentice is back on our screens tonight as Lord Alan Sugar searches for his next business partner. This ...

What are you watching on Prime Video?
6 January 2022

The seven best Prime Video original movies according to Rotten Tomatoes
Streaming services are taking over the movie landscape and Prime Video is becoming a giant in the industry. Although it has a lot of catching up to do if it ...

Some great TV shows are making their return!
6 January 2022

Seven TV shows returning in 2022 we cannot wait to watch
With 2022 now in full swing, we’re taking a look at some of the biggest and best television shows that are making a comeback this year, following a successful first ...

Abbie Greaves writes an exclusive piece for Female First
6 January 2022

Four things I learned about creating a home, by author Abbie Greaves
In my novel The Ends of the Earth, which comes out in paperback today (January 6th, 2022), I explore the theme of ‘home’: What truly makes a home, and what can ...

Some incredible trailers have been released for films set to come out in 2022
5 January 2022

Seven movie trailers that prove 2022 will be a great year for cinema
2022 is shaping up to be an amazing year for cinema, with even more action, drama, adventure and open-mouthed moments – and that’s just based on the trailers alone. Superhero ...

Picture Credits (l-r): Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar
5 January 2022

Seven Disney movies we can’t wait to see in 2022
Disney have a rather busy year ahead of them. This year (2022) is set to be filled with wonderful Disney movies, from animated features to superhero releases; here are seven ...

Get ready to jump into the multiverse... / Picture Credit: Marvel Entertainment
5 January 2022

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse revisited: A beautiful story packed full of emotion
Spider-Man is a well-known and beloved character, in both cinema and the comics, where he originated. He is a pillar of hope, strength and trust, and knows the true meaning of loss. Spider-Man: ...

Women Making Waves
4 January 2022

Women Making Their Names in Male-Dominated Industries
While equality is coming to the forefront in the working world, there is still a long way to play catch up with the boys. A combination of tradition, females taking ...

Picture Credits (l-r): Marvel Entertainment, DC Films, DC Comics
4 January 2022

Seven superhero films to get excited about in 2022
While last year (2021) was great for superhero movies, with releases such as Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Black Widow, and of course Spider-Man: No Way Home, 2022 has a lot to ...