George Simpson

London

Film and Music Editor at Daily Express

Senior Film Reporter (+ Music, Books, Theatre) for @Daily_Express Online. Views me own.

Articles

Downton Abbey 3 release date for heartbreaking finale ‘Expect plenty of tears’

5 days ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Downton Abbey 3 release date for heartbreaking finale ‘Expect plenty of tears’Downton Abbey 3 is set to release in cinemas later this year, in a grand finale that is expected to be a real tearjerker.
Warfare film had real injured Navy SEALs on set for ‘immensely intimate’ shoot

5 days ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Warfare film had the real injured Navy SEALs on set during ‘immensely intimate’ shootWarfare film star Cosmo Jarvis and co-director Alex Garland have spoken out on the impact and intimacy of having the real-life injured Navy SEALs the actors were portraying on set as they shot the critically-acclaimed new movie.
Passion of Jesus Trafalgar Square play streaming - Watch crucifixion reenactment

5 days ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Passion of Jesus Trafalgar Square play streaming: Watch Easter crucifixion reenactmentThe Passion of Jesus, a live play performed in Trafalgar Square reenacting the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ at Easter, is available to stream now for free.
Star Wars 50th anniversary new movie announced with huge Hollywood A-lister

5 days ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Star Wars 50th anniversary new movie announced with huge Hollywood A-listerLucasfilm has announced a new Star Wars movie to mark the franchise's 50th anniversary, with a huge Hollywood A-lister in the leading role.
Warfare movie - Real reason Navy SEALs faces blurred out during the credits

6 days ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Warfare movie: Real reason Navy SEALs faces blurred out during the creditsWarfare, the critically-acclaimed new Iraq War movie, features the faces of the real Navy SEALs the movie is based on during the end credits. Here's why many were blurred out.
Jesus death and resurrection films to watch this Easter and where to stream

1 week ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Jesus death and resurrection films to watch this Easter weekend and where to streamJesus Christ's death by crucifixion and resurrection have been adapted into major Hollywood movies over the years. Here are five of the best to catch this Easter weekend and where to stream. By George Simpson, Film & Music Editor 00:08, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 00:08, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Jesus death and resurrection films to watch this Easter weekend and where to stream.
Passion of the Christ 2 ‘is my greatest fear’ confesses returning Jesus star

1 week ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Passion of the Christ 2 ‘is my greatest fear’ confesses returning Jesus star Jim CaviezelPassion of the Christ 2 star Jim Caviezel has confessed his fears of returning as Jesus in Mel Gibson's sequel, which book is getting him ready to reprise the Son of God and what language The Resurrection of the Christ will be in.
Oscar-winning British World War 2 film on BBC2 this bank holiday weekend

1 week ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

It’s the Easter weekend, and just like Christmas, there are some classic movies on TV. The Oscar-winning British World War 2 film The King’s Speech is among them. The 2010 movie stars Colin Firth as King George VI, following his brother’s abdication. Struggling with his stammer, Bertie puts his faith in Geoffrey Rush’s speech therapist Lionel Logue, ahead of his radio broadcast upon the 1939 declaration of war.
28 Years Later new trailer terrifies with Aaron Taylor Johnson in zombie horror

1 week ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Announced last year, 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland (his latest film Warfare is out this weekend) are reuniting for a new trilogy of 28 Years Later films. The first, starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams and Ralph Fiennes, is set to hit cinemas this June.
Fantastic Four new trailer unveils first thrilling look at Marvel’s latest Silver Surfer

1 week ago | express.co.uk | George Simpson

Two incarnations of the Fantastic Four have existed over the last twenty years, and they’ve not been particularly well-received. Even worse was the dark and gritty 2015 reboot, which left fans disappointed that once again, Marvel’s First Family hadn’t been given their due on the big screen. The rights then went from Fox to Disney, and now, the four superheroes are part of the MCU, alongside Captain America, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange.