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
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
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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
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American Fiction review: "Jeffrey Wright shines in the fiendishly smart comedy-drama"
By James Mottram published
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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
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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
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Dream Scenario review: "Nicolas Cage is on fire in this wickedly dark comedy"
By James Mottram published
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One Life review: "A powerful, superbly acted tale of bravery and unsung heroism"
By James Mottram published
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Foe review: "Paul Mescal delivers a powerful performance in a twisty sci-fi drama"
By James Mottram published
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The Expendables 4: "What was once a fun OAP action series is now DOA"
By James Mottram published
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Dumb Money review: "A Wall Street takedown tale worth investing in"
By James Mottram published
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Dogman review: "Luc Besson's latest is flawed and (sometimes) fun"
By James Mottram published
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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 review: "Sarah Snook's thriller is more intriguing than downright terrifying"
By James Mottram published
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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?
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