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
![Daniel Craig in new James Bond movie No Time to Die](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XYy74TGgsNcJhWfwyBF3BS-320-80.jpg)
James Bond producers say there will not be an Amazon TV series: "We make films for the cinema"
By Jack Shepherd, James Mottram published
Exclusive Exclusive: The team behind the James Bond movies tell Total Film that there will be no small-screen adventures for 007
![Thandiwe Newton and Hugh Jackman in Reminiscence](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yyntHc9rte6udnJK3xoF4f-320-80.jpg)
Reminiscence review: "Hugh Jackman provides a robust lead in flawed sci-fi noir"
By James Mottram published
Review
![The French Dispatch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UKowPatdQDV6LL97QDMvE4-320-80.jpg)
In Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch, the cinematography "is a character in and of itself"
By Jamie Graham, James Mottram published
Exclusive Here’s an exclusive new look at Benicio Del Toro and Adrien Brody in Wes Anderson’s new movie
![Westworld](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DhWL7aFEMfknpjZnvSZtZJ-320-80.jpg)
Westworld showrunner confirms season 4 is filming and work is underway on Amazon’s Fallout series
By Jack Shepherd, James Mottram published
Exclusive Exclusive: Westworld showrunner Lisa Joy teases Westworld season 4
![Agathe Rousselle in Titane](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P7NvAXUx4YmtFxs3qTqjBU-320-80.jpg)
Cannes 2021: The 10 must-see films from this year’s festival
By Jordan Farley, James Mottram, Damon Wise published
Feature Total Film picks the unmissable movies from Cannes 2021 – be sure to check them out when they hit screens
![The French Dispatch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VuXHEvE9Kzh3yov5K6tpJe-320-80.jpg)
The French Dispatch review, Cannes 2021: "Wes Anderson fans will delight in this latest dispatch"
By James Mottram published
Review
![Chris Pratt in The Tomorrow War](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kp72qiW946EgbKw7CsTVpU-320-80.jpg)
The Tomorrow War review: "A cocktail of influences mashed up in the blockbuster blender"
By James Mottram published
Review
![Jungle Cruise](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JptWpEu9mJCqbVrXn4j5wi-320-80.jpg)
How Emily Blunt was won over by the Jungle Cruise script
By James Mottram published
Exclusive It quickly became apparent that Dr. Lily Houghton is anything but a damsel in distress in Jungle Cruise
![Amy Adams in The Woman in the Window](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PrCa8aNqnhstsR9kRJCNJ7-320-80.jpg)
The Woman in the Window review: "Netflix movie is a modern, modest Hitchockian thriller"
By James Mottram published
Review
![Eddie Murphy in Coming 2 America](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S96Fw6dZo5Tqrg9duHkwmL-320-80.jpg)
Eddie Murphy on returning for Coming 2 America: “The original movie is part of the cultural zeitgeist”
By Matt Maytum, James Mottram published
Exclusive Here's an exclusive look at Akeem Joffer’s return in Coming 2 America
![Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby in The World to Come](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8PTt6k7waRjLRFqFrFKDR3-320-80.jpg)
The World to Come review, Sundance 2021: "Brimful of passion and pain"
By James Mottram published
Sundance 2021
![Lena Headey and Raff Law in Twist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6zjv2AmVbqAxVCkrhgVrYH-320-80.jpg)
Game Of Thrones star Lena Headey puts a new spin on Sikes in Twist
By James Mottram, Jordan Farley published
Set visit Total Film reports from the set of Twist – a modern day, er, twist on Charles Dickens' literary classic
![Denzel Washington in The Little Things](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pGGQ8LSgewjjZNYvcsUrPL-320-80.jpg)
The Little Things review: "A reminder of why we love movies"
By James Mottram published
Review
![Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam Claflin in Enola Holmes.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JZMA2Qs8wbLLM2mx4PBN4h-320-80.jpg)
Enola Holmes review: "Millie Bobby Brown impresses in Netflix movie"
By James Mottram published
Review
![The Eddy Netflix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wyZfAnQsUeYRigCzxSrWcZ-320-80.jpg)
The making of The Eddy: Damien Chazelle talks through directing his new Netflix series
By James Mottram published
Feature Damien Chazelle talks about his new Netflix series, The Eddy
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Werner Herzog on working with Baby Yoda on The Mandalorian: "It was a mechanical device of incredible intensity"
By Jack Shepherd, James Mottram published
Exclusive Werner Herzog played "The Client" opposite "The Child"
![Bloodshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vqLbseDe9CvsfouW8hwWbk-320-80.jpg)
Bloodshot review: "A throwback to the bad old ’90s days of comic-book movies"
By James Mottram published
Review
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Calm With Horses review: "Cosmo Jarvis leads crime drama with the magnetic charisma of a young Gary Oldman"
By James Mottram published
Review
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Eva Green responds to Doctor Strange 2 casting rumours: “Me? No! Not that I know of”
By Jack Shepherd, James Mottram published
Exclusive The actress, though, is a fan of the Marvel movies
![Call of the Wild review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kFvpaATtpbKcWHZYJpK5Hd-320-80.jpg)
Call of the Wild review: "A big-hearted take on Jack London’s classic"
By James Mottram published
Review
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ceLBYUwDSEtFKAWBHSwSnZ-320-80.jpg)
The making of Parasite: Bong Joon-ho talks satire, social inequality, and staircase cinema
By James Mottram published
Feature Bong Joon-ho speaks with Total Film to discuss the making of his masterpiece, award-winning black comedy-thriller Parasite