Slow Horses series 6 episode 2 review: Daddy Issues | Oh hello!
by Simon Brew | Sep 23, 2026 | Reviews, TV
With spoilers, the threat against the Slow Horses grows, as something Apple's press releases gave away, er, 'happens'. More here....
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A few words about Susie Tullett
by Simon Brew | Sep 23, 2026 | News
A movie publicist with over 35 years of work to her name, Susie Tullett died over the weekend. She deserves to be remembered....
The Beekeeper 2 | UK release confirmed for January 2027
by Simon Brew | Sep 23, 2026 | News
Jason Statham will watch your bees and smash your face in with The Beekeeper 2, now set to hit cinemas in January 2027....
Spy 2 | Melissa McCarthy questions why there weren’t sequels
by Simon Brew | Sep 22, 2026 | News
Spy was a hit comedy in 2015, and everybody involved was ready to do Spy 2. But nothing happened, and Melissa McCarthy has been chatting about it....
Simon Brew: Film Stories Live hits Birmingham and Newcastle next week
by Simon Brew | Sep 22, 2026 | News
Newcastle! Birmingham! 90 minutes of live movie mayhem awaits, as Simon Brew: Film Stories Live hits town. More here....
137 movie sequels currently on the way
by Simon Brew | Sep 21, 2026 | Feature
Hollywood still loves its follow-ups - here's our round-up of 138 (and counting) sequels currently on the way....
Podcast | The Inbetweeners Movie (2011), and the incredibly fast turnaround of a box office giant
by Simon Brew | Sep 21, 2026 | Podcasts
2011's The Inbetweener's Movie was one of the biggest UK box office hits of all time - but it had to move fast to get to the screen....
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: upcoming UK releases and dates
by Simon Brew | Sep 21, 2026 | News
As the format continues to gain traction, here's our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K Ultra HD disc releases in the UK....
UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates confirmed: release list until early 2027
by Simon Brew | Sep 21, 2026 | News
A glimpse at upcoming UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates until early 2027: here's what's coming to disc and when....
Doctor Who | BBC targeting a return no earlier than 2028
by Simon Brew | Sep 18, 2026 | News, TV
The tender for Doctor Who has been published, and the plan is to award the contact by next Easter, with the show's return a good three years away....
Podcast | Adam Randall on directing Slow Horses, his mystery IMDB film, and Gary Oldman's text messages
by Simon Brew | Sep 18, 2026 | Podcasts, TV
Director Adam Randall chats to Simon about Slow Horses, I See You, iBoy and more in a special Film Stories episode....
Cineworld Unlimited adds, er, new limit to way tickets can be booked
by Simon Brew | Sep 17, 2026 | News
Cineworld Unlimited members can no longer book tickets on behalf of other members. This has not gone down very well....
Slow Horses season 6 episode 1 review | Celebrating fancy wireless printers
by Simon Brew | Sep 16, 2026 | News, Reviews, TV
Slow Horses returns for season 6 with Circle Of Life its opening episode. Here's our review, as early signs are things are back on form....
Happy Death Day 3 | The film’s ready to go, just needs someone to pay for it
by Simon Brew | Sep 15, 2026 | News
Jessica Rothe reveals that work has been done on Happy Death Day 3, although Blumhouse and Universal still have a decision to make....
When Steven Spielberg nearly made a Snow White sex comedy
by Simon Brew | Sep 14, 2026 | Feature, News
Careers have turning points. Steven Spielberg's was the film Duel. It was very nearly a bawdy comedy involving Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs....
Podcast | James Cameron's Titanic (1997), the two battling studios, and drugs in the chowder
by Simon Brew | Sep 14, 2026 | Podcasts
The incredible story behind James Cameron's 1997 Titanic, from the crew being drugged to the film's budget heading north at speed......
The Odyssey | Christopher Nolan reveals his visual effects secret to Guillermo del Toro
by Simon Brew | Sep 11, 2026 | News
Guillermo del Toro reveals that he had a question for Christopher Nolan after watching The Odyssey....
Podcast | Interview special with Oscar winner Susanne Bier (Practical Magic 2) and producer Ken Petrie (Sunny Dancer and more)
by Simon Brew | Sep 11, 2026 | Podcasts
Oscar-winner Susanne Bier joins Simon to chat about Practical Magic 2. Producer Ken Petrie then natters about Sunny Dancer, plus, er a Prince concert....
The Italian Job 2 | Paul Feig directing new film
by Simon Brew | Sep 10, 2026 | News
A new take on The Italian Job is on the way, and Paul Feig has been linked with directing the movie. More on the story here....
Runner and The Runner | Why two films with basically the same name are landing now
by Simon Brew | Sep 09, 2026 | News
Runner stars Alan Ritchson. The Runner stars Gal Gadot. They're both action films, out within two weeks of each other. What happened?...
Price rises | Netflix makes cheapest UK plan over 30% more expensive
by Simon Brew | Sep 08, 2026 | News
Netflix has jacked up its UK prices, with a 30%+ hike on its entry level plan, and Premium tier heading over £20 a month for the first time....
12 years on, the challenge facing The Inbetweeners 3
by Simon Brew | Sep 08, 2026 | Feature, News
The Inbetweeners 3 has started filming - but it has a bit of an act to follow, and one or two tonal hurdles to navigate. A few thoughts....
Podcast | Parenthood, the plane trip that led to the film, plus a lovely chat with Robert Carlyle
by Simon Brew | Sep 07, 2026 | News, Podcasts
The story behind 1989's Parenthood, plus Robert Carlyle joins Simon for a chat about the new short film he's directed, called three....
Sylvester Stallone | Memoir arriving this month, will be “gritty”
by Simon Brew | Sep 04, 2026 | News
The Steps is the title of Sylvester Stallone's autobiography, with the memoir going on sale in September 2026. More here....
Podcast | In conversation with Michael Sarnoski - The Death Of Robin Hood, Death Stranding, Pig, and videogames
by Simon Brew | Sep 03, 2026 | News, Podcasts
Michael Sarnoski, director of The Death Of Robin Hood, Pig, and A Quiet Place: Day One, joins us for a Film Stories special....
Avengers: Doomsday | Russo brothers confirm unfinished script, insist "we're improvisation-based" directors
by Simon Brew | Sep 03, 2026 | News
Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo have been explaining the lack of completed script on their upcoming film....
Thunder, Thunder, Thundercats movie still moving, just not very quickly
by Simon Brew | Sep 02, 2026 | News, TV
Adam Wingard has given an update on the Thundercats movie, which is still active. It's just chasing its tale a bit by the sounds of it....
Alien: Romulus 2 was basically killed by Ridley Scott, he seems to confirm
by Simon Brew | Sep 01, 2026 | News
Ridley Scott admits that he thought Alien: Romulus was just "OK" and that he "we back and got involved." More on the story here....
Gal Gadot defends starring in AI film, throws in that her lawyers spent six months checking the contract
by Simon Brew | Sep 01, 2026 | News
Gal Gadot takes the lead in Doug Liman's Bitcoin movie. And she's been talking about jumping into an AI movie, and why she did it....
Podcast | Bill And Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), the title that had to change, plus a chat with William Sadler and Alex Winter too
by Simon Brew | Sep 01, 2026 | News, Podcasts
The story of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and a long chat with two of its stars, Alex Winter and William Sadler. Right here......
Coyote Vs Acme heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in November
by Simon Brew | Aug 28, 2026 | News
Coyote Vs Acme not only made it to cinemas, just about, but a full 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release is coming too. More details here....
Odeon introducing clampdowns on its MyLIMITLESS unlimited cinema deal
by Simon Brew | Aug 27, 2026 | News
Odeon is trying to stop people sharing their MyLIMITLESS membership details, and is bringing in a few new restrictions as a result....
