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Films That Linger After the Credits

Cinematic stories, Netflix series and the quietly powerful films we can't stop thinking about. Heartfelt picks for slow evenings and curious minds.

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Read It, Then Watch It: 5 Inspiring Books and Their Films

From Little Women to The Martian, here are five inspiring books with brilliant film adaptations. Read the book first, then press play on the film.

28th October 2026 · 6 min read

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Coffee break: purple mug of cappuccino with heart latte art on a wooden desk beside an open book and earbuds by a rainy autumn window

Books · Films · Podcasts27th October 2026 · 5 min read

Read Something. Watch Something. Listen to Something.

Five minutes or a slow Sunday morning? Here is the perfect book, film or podcast for every kind of coffee break, from a quick espresso to a cosy evening cup.

Woman reading The Book of Delights by a rainy window with a cup of tea on a cosy Saturday morning

Books · Films · Podcasts24th October 2026 · 5 min read

The Joy of Small Things: A Book, a Film and a Podcast for a Slow Saturday

Celebrate small joys this weekend with The Book of Delights, Paddington 2 and the Happy Place podcast, plus five simple ideas for your extra hour.

Omar Sy as Assane Diop on horseback in front of the Panthéon in Lupin Part 4 on Netflix

Films23rd October 2026 · 5 min read

3 Netflix Picks for Your Weekend: A Heist, a Hurricane and a Love Story

Your weekend sorted. Lupin Part 4, the true story drama Surviving Hurricane Otis and Nobody Wants This Season 3 are all new on Netflix this week.

A woman enjoying a slow autumn morning with coffee, a book, a croissant and an analogue clock by a bright apartment window

Books · Films · Podcasts20th October 2026 · 5 min read

The Clocks Go Back This Sunday: Here Is How We Are Spending Our Extra Hour

Cosy books, feel good films and podcasts for the walk home in the dark. Autumn, we are ready for you.

Group of friends laughing during a film night

Films17th October 2026 · 4 min read

Friendship Films to Watch With Your Best Friend This Weekend

Planning a girls’ night in? These friendship films, from Bridesmaids to Booksmart and Fried Green Tomatoes, are perfect to watch with your best friend.

Students performing on stage in Hollywood Arts on Netflix

Films16th October 2026 · 6 min read

3 Netflix Picks to Make Your Weekend: Big Dreams, Wild Storms and Buried Treasure

A Victorious spin off, a stormy Swedish comedy and a Turkish treasure hunt. Here are three new Netflix picks to make your weekend fun.

Woman watching a documentary with a notebook in her lap

Films15th October 2026 · 5 min read

Inspiring Documentaries That Will Change How You See the World

These inspiring documentaries, from My Octopus Teacher to Free Solo and Becoming, will move you, surprise you and stay with you.

Woman watching a film by candlelight with a blanket and hot chocolate

Films14th October 2026 · 4 min read

Cosy Autumn Films for Chilly Nights In

Our favourite cosy autumn films for chilly nights in, from You've Got Mail to Practical Magic and Paddington 2.

Woman with an open novel on her lap watching a film in a cinema

Films13th October 2026 · 5 min read

Read It, Then Watch It: Book to Film Adaptations Worth Your Time

Read it, then watch it! Our favourite book to film adaptations, from Pride and Prejudice to Wonder and Normal People.

Film tickets, popcorn and a notebook on a table

Films12th October 2026 · 5 min read

Films That Will Make You Believe in Yourself Again

Need a boost this Monday? These inspiring films, from Hidden Figures to Legally Blonde, will remind you what you're capable of.

The Penney family approaching a half submerged house in Netflix's Below, courtesy of Netflix

Films11th October 2026 · 6 min read

Feature of the Week: Below

Below on Netflix is a gripping six part sea monster thriller starring Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis and Charlie Heaton, with family and community at its heart.

Woman wrapped in a blanket reading by a window on a calm morning

Books · Films · Podcasts10th October 2026 · 5 min read

Be Gentle With Yourself: Stories to Carry You Through World Mental Health Day

For World Mental Health Day, gentle books, films and podcasts to support your mind, from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse to Inside Out 2 and Ten Percent Happier.

A scene from the Korean romantic comedy Take Charge of My Heart on Netflix

Films9th October 2026 · 6 min read

Friday 9 October: 3 Feel Good Netflix Picks for Your Weekend

A romantic K drama, a nostalgic sitcom sequel and a stylish action comedy. Our 3 Netflix picks for this weekend.

Woman writing a thank you card to a former teacher

Books · Films · Podcasts5th October 2026 · 5 min read

The Teachers Who Change Us: Stories to Celebrate World Teachers' Day

Celebrate World Teachers' Day with Freedom Writers, Dead Poets Society, Educated, Tuesdays with Morrie and Hidden Brain.

Woman smiling in a golden autumn field at sunset

Books · Films · Podcasts3rd October 2026 · 5 min read

You're Not Behind: A Gentle Reminder (and Some Stories to Prove It)

Feel like everyone else has life figured out? Here's why you're not behind, plus inspiring books, films and podcasts for late bloomers.

Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames in Netflix's East of Eden. Courtesy of Netflix

Films2nd October 2026 · 6 min read

New on Netflix This Weekend: 3 Picks You Won't Want to Miss

Our 3 Netflix picks for Germany this weekend: Florence Pugh's East of Eden, the Schumacher '94 documentary and Tyler Perry's Doing Life.

Three purple coffee cups with heart, leaf and rabbit latte art beside an open book, headphones, pen and film clapperboard, supplied for International Coffee Day

Books · Films · Podcasts1st October 2026 · 4 min read

Coffee and a Good Story: Our Perfect Pairings for International Coffee Day

Celebrate International Coffee Day with two cosy books, The Intern and a slow morning podcast ritual. Four good stories to enjoy with your coffee.

Woman reading a gripping thriller late at night by candlelight.

Films30th September 2026 · 5 min read

Read It, Then Watch It: Verity

Read Colleen Hoover's Verity before the 2026 film, starring Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett. Cast, Germany cinema date and a spoiler free reading plan.

The golden W arches of the chocolate factory in Wonka's The Golden Ticket, courtesy of Netflix

Films25th September 2026 · 7 min read

What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend: Wonka's The Golden Ticket, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and The Swimmers

Three inspiring Netflix picks for the weekend, from a golden ticket chocolate factory challenge to two remarkable true stories of courage.

William building his windmill in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, courtesy of Netflix

Films24th September 2026 · 5 min read

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind on Netflix: A True Story of Hope, Curiosity and Courage

The true story of William Kamkwamba, who used a library book, scrap metal and courage to build a windmill and help save his Malawian village from famine.

Maya and Anjali performing beneath stage lights in Best of the Best, courtesy of Netflix

Films20th September 2026 · 4 min read

Best of the Best: The Netflix Dance Film That Understands Sisterhood

Netflix has made plenty of dance movies before. What it hasn't made is a Bollywood dance story, until now. Best of the Best is trending on social media and is definitely worth a watch.

The Crew Girl rowing team racing across calm water, courtesy of Netflix

Films18th September 2026 · 4 min read

Only on Netflix This Weekend, Our Recommendations

A great series and two films on Netflix for your weekend, with something to make you laugh, cry and root for the underdog.

Two of the couples talking at a candlelit outdoor table in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Again? on Netflix

Films15th September 2026 · 7 min read

"Why Did I Get Married Again?" Just Proved Nobody Does Family Chaos Like Tyler Perry

The original crew reunites for a destination wedding in Italy, bringing big glamour, bigger feelings and the kind of family chaos only Tyler Perry can deliver.

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