Posts by: A J Black

Adolescence | Proof that TV can still make a difference

by A J Black | Mar 25, 2025 | Feature, TV

Hit TV series Adolescence is now a national talking point. But can a piece of television really impact society?...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Mickey 17, Comic Relief, Severance's Cold Harbor and more

by A J Black | Mar 25, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: Bong's back, Comic Relief returns, Severance ends and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Physical media chat, 70s science-fiction, the 13th Doctor and more

by A J Black | Mar 20, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: physical media lives, 70s sci-fi dies, a Doctor regenerates and more. Here’s what we’ve been up...

Film Stories Podcast Network | introducing physical media podcast The Collectors Commentary

by A J Black | Mar 18, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network

The Collectors Commentary, a show about physical media, is the latest addition to the Film Stories Podcast Network. Links and details here....

The Beach | Danny Boyle's beach vacation meets Apocalypse Now

by A J Black | Mar 17, 2025 | Feature

A quarter of a century has passed since Danny Boyle's The Beach. As we re-evaluate the cinema of 2000, does it stand up to scrutiny?...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Vampire Videos 100th episode, Anora's Oscar win, Daredevil: Born Again and more

by A J Black | Mar 11, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: a centenary of vampires, an Oscar success, a man without fear and more. Here’s what we’ve been up...

Film Stories Podcast Network | The Monkey, Sir Christopher Frayling, the Oscars and more

by A J Black | Mar 04, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: organ grinder monkeys, legendary critics, Oscar predictions and more. Here’s what we’ve been up...

Twin Peaks | In praise of David Lynch's enduring TV masterpiece

by A J Black | Mar 04, 2025 | Feature, TV

In the wake of David Lynch's passing, we look back at one of his most-loved works - the singular TV series, Twin Peaks......

Scream 3 | An underrated post-modern deconstruction of the horror film

by A J Black | Mar 03, 2025 | Feature

A quarter of a century of cinema has passed since Wes Craven's Scream 3. As we re-evaluate the cinema of 2000, were we too harsh on it?...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Captain America, Longlegs, Dune Part Two and more

by A J Black | Feb 26, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: American idols, almost birthday girls, Oscar hopefuls and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Yellowjackets, Alien, The Brutalist and more

by A J Black | Feb 18, 2025 | News

Love is in the air this week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: star cross'd lovers, bloody marriages, fine young cannibals and more. Here’s w...

Conclave, and other movies adapted from Robert Harris's novels

by A J Black | Feb 17, 2025 | Feature

Following Conclave's BAFTA win, here are five other films adapted from Robert Harris novels. All are worth your time....

Film Stories Podcast Network | introducing Podmetheus: An Alien Podcast

by A J Black | Feb 12, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

Podmetheus, a show about the Alien franchise, is the latest addition to the Film Stories Podcast Network. Links and details here:...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Conclave, Robert Sellers, Companion and more

by A J Black | Feb 10, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: God botherers, toxic relationships, secret agent searches and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

Star Trek | After the disappointment of Section 31, does the franchise need shore leave?

by A J Black | Feb 05, 2025 | Feature, TV

Star Trek is sailing in choppy waters following the disappointing Section 31. Does the franchise need a spell in dry dock? We log our thoughts....

Film Stories Podcast Network | Star Trek: Section-31, Presence, David Thomson & more

by A J Black | Feb 04, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: space spies, spectral forces, legendary critics and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Wolf Man, David Lynch, Jaws and more

by A J Black | Jan 28, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: feral beasts, killer sharks, mysterious dukes and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

Star Trek: Section 31 review | An exemplar of a struggling franchise

by A J Black | Jan 27, 2025 | Reviews, TV

The Star Trek franchise goes beyond the final nadir with its latest offering. Here’s our Star Trek: Section 31 review. ...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Severance, Spicy film takes, Godzilla Minus One and more

by A J Black | Jan 20, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: mystery box TV, kaiju monsters, new waves and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home | Examining the 1980s

by A J Black | Jan 20, 2025 | Feature

The much-loved Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home has a view of the 1980s that looks quite different through 2025 eyes....

Film Stories Podcast Network | Nosferatu, Golden Globes, Batman Forever and more

by A J Black | Jan 15, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: Gothic monsters, award ceremonies, rubber-nippled heroes and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home | How the 1986 sequel took the series back to its roots

by A J Black | Jan 13, 2025 | Feature

Directed by Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home went back in time to the 1980s, but also took the franchise back to its 1960s,...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Introducing the Wild, Wild Podcast

by A J Black | Jan 13, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

The Wild, Wild Podcast, a show about Italian cult cinema, is the latest addition to the Film Stories Podcast Network. Links and details here:...

The Hurricane | Denzel Washington boxing drama began the century with a punch

by A J Black | Jan 07, 2025 | Feature

A quarter of a century of cinema has passed, so we look back at some of the movies of the year 2000, beginning with Denzel Washington-starring boxing...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Doctor Who, The War of the Rohirrim, Knowing Me Knowing Yule and more

by A J Black | Jan 06, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, festive Doctor Who, new Lord of the Rings and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

Film Stories Podcast Network | The Muppet Christmas Carol, Die Hard (1 and 2), Krampus & more

by A J Black | Dec 23, 2024 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats are Christmas themed appropriately talking a brace of John McClane,...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Wicked, Train to Busan, 70s Lord Of The Rings and more

by A J Black | Dec 18, 2024 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats cover famous musicals, zombie horror and more. Here’s what w...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Severance, Terrence Malick, the British New Wave and more

by A J Black | Dec 10, 2024 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats cover Terrence Malick, the British New Wave and more. Here’s what w...

Film Stories Podcast Network | Gladiator II, Moana, Carry on Columbus and more

by A J Black | Dec 02, 2024 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats cover Ancient Rome, slasher movies and more. Here’s what we’ve bee...

What exactly is the modern cinematic hero fighting for?

by A J Black | Nov 28, 2024 | Feature

With Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on the way, AJ wonders... is the traditional cinema hero set to become a thing of the past?...