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 12DOVE 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
![Damsel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uiYmBjAb9393jnJMAprXrC-320-80.jpg)
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 Season 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xVLHUtgzL9pQizHtky9Fk5-320-80.jpg)
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
![Addison Rae in Thanksgiving](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/giei3nZFUF9qN3f3s5w8Lm-320-80.jpg)
Thanksgiving review: "Eli Roth's slasher is sick, twisted and hugely enjoyable"
By James Mottram published
review
![Dream Scenario](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7myd2kAUB5CC64dAHcGQR4-320-80.jpg)
Dream Scenario review: "Nicolas Cage is on fire in this wickedly dark comedy"
By James Mottram published
review
![One Life](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JvLd6JvBhYykvHB5oUcxEL-320-80.jpg)
One Life review: "A powerful, superbly acted tale of bravery and unsung heroism"
By James Mottram published
review
![Foe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/39zeJHALiZWQnJwx4Atwm6-320-80.jpg)
Foe review: "Paul Mescal delivers a powerful performance in a twisty sci-fi drama"
By James Mottram published
review
![The Expendables 4 (2023)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoPdz5GFFjAqrTDVJBH95e-320-80.jpg)
The Expendables 4: "What was once a fun OAP action series is now DOA"
By James Mottram published
review
![Dumb Money (2023)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5PpmtsVdrebCJssthvARvK-320-80.jpg)
Dumb Money review: "A Wall Street takedown tale worth investing in"
By James Mottram published
review
![Caleb Landry Jones in Luc Besson's Dogman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rMjZEMXFK7EEgpSSsseSCR-320-80.jpg)
Dogman review: "Luc Besson's latest is flawed and (sometimes) fun"
By James Mottram published
review
![Harris Dickinson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6zH9o8sr662rLeMkg6wVkW-320-80.jpg)
Harris Dickinson addresses Bond rumors: "You’d be a fool not to entertain that role"
By James Mottram published
Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: The Scrapper star talks to Total Film about being linked to the 007 role
![Run Rabbit Run (2023)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tAA6JVN9dtXEp4qdfZk5o-320-80.jpg)
Run Rabbit Run review: "Sarah Snook's thriller is more intriguing than downright terrifying"
By James Mottram published
review
![Indiana Jones 5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ej5hcacfUMZnc37tYPtTp-320-80.jpg)
Mads Mikkelsen is desperate to play a zombie
By James Mottram published
News He's been Hannibal Lecter, an evil sorcerer, and the bad guy in a Rihanna video... so why not?
![Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HdazeFbdExY5nZU2EzMH3n-320-80.jpg)
Mads Mikkelsen met Indiana Jones before he met Harrison Ford
By James Mottram published
exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s villain tells us about his first meeting with the Hollywood legend
![Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FyTFdtoUzff2iY2vHUdY8R-320-80.jpg)
Harrison Ford doesn’t want to reflect on his old movies
By James Mottram published
News "I just want to get through the fucking day”
![Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UZJHxSTpiWPbwqjsZG8mkR-320-80.jpg)
Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, and more reflect on the final Indiana Jones adventure, Dial Of Destiny
By James Mottram published
Interview EXCLUSIVE: We spoke to Harrison Ford, director James Mangold, and the cast about Indy's last ride
![asteroid city](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oi2a7FwzrekA7atX78sWJX-320-80.jpg)
Asteroid City cast talk Wes Anderson, taco nights, and working in a fully functional mini-town
By James Mottram published
Interview EXCLUSIVE: Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, and more discuss the latest Wes Anderson wonder
![Talk to Me movie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3RhTYmPBpyfG3q9C6GZaXE-320-80.jpg)
Talk to Me directors explain how The Babadook inspired the new horror movie
By James Mottram published
Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Danny and Michael Philippou reveal the genre flicks that influenced them most when writing their hit Australian chiller
![Jamie Dornan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/taGBsnkT5m6jtB9Nk8eMyJ-320-80.jpg)
Jamie Dornan doesn't give Bond rumors "a huge amount of thought"
By James Mottram published
Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Dornan addresses those long-standing 007 rumors
![Elemental](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dh6NeLBR4CoPyW6UdusW67-320-80.jpg)
Elemental review: "Pixar's latest is sweet-natured but lacks depth"
By James Mottram published
review
![Total Film exclusive image: The Witcher season 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9eWPeh4xheDRVQb5G6Dh58-320-80.jpg)
The Witcher showrunner explains why they didn’t end show after Henry Cavill’s exit
By James Mottram published
Exclusive Exclusive: Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich talks to Total Film magazine about The Witcher season 3 and Henry Cavill's exit
![Sydney Sweeney](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MH5HPa49eDPP2J4x2AksGQ-320-80.jpg)
Madame Web star Sydney Sweeney teases Sony movie's "powerhouse of badass females"
By James Mottram published
Exclusive Exclusive: The Euphoria actor says she "can't wait to be able to talk about" the studio's female-led Marvel flick