Podcast | In conversation with Paul Reiser
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2024 | Podcasts
Paul Reiser joins us for a podcast special, about indie film, The Problem With People, a bit of Diner, and more....
Posts by: Simon Brew
Juror #2 | What’s the problem with Warner Bros and Clint Eastwood’s film?
by Simon Brew | Oct 31, 2024 | Feature, News
Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 arrives in cinemas this weekend - but Warner Bros has hardly come out swinging in support of the film. Why?...
Oliver Stone comes out swinging for Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2024 | News
Oliver Stone has rewatched all four Jaws films - but it's 1987's Jaws: The Revenge that he's keen to defend....
Yellowstone season 5 part 2 | Kevin Costner’s in in the trailer, not in the show
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2024 | News, TV
Kevin Costner pops up a fair amount in the trailer for Yellowstone season 5 part 2. He just won't be in the show itself....
Joker: Folie A Deux confirmed for digital next week; DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2024 | News
Warner Bros is releasing Joker: Folie A Deux on UK digital services in November, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December....
Podcast | Passengers (2016) and Flashdance (1983)
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2024 | Podcasts
2016's Passengers came from a much-lauded script that for years, was Hollywood's most famous unmade original movie......
Odeon | Privacy notice update means ‘film partners’ can send you social media updates
by Simon Brew | Oct 25, 2024 | News
Odeon brought in a small change to its privacy policy this month, that involves customers potentially getting social media posts from studios....
Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 | Now Warner Bros won't report box office numbers
by Simon Brew | Oct 25, 2024 | News
Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 arrives in cinemas - eventually - next week. But don't expect any box office reporting in the US......
Joker: Folie A Deux | Warner Bros sending film to video on demand after three weeks on release
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2024 | News
Warner Bros is moving Joker: Folie A Deux to digital platforms at speed, as the film sits just below $200m at the box office....
Venom: The Last Dance review | An unusual trilogy closer
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2024 | News, Reviews
Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock/Venom in Kelly Marcel's Venom: The Last Dance, and here's our review of the film....
Netflix boss Ted Sarandos plays down links with Disney top job
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2024 | News
Who's going to replace Disney CEO Bob Iger in the top job? Netflix chief Ted Sarandos might be in the running - but he's played it down....
Dick Pope dies, aged 77
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2024 | News
British cinematographer Dick Pope, long-time collaborator of Mike Leigh, had died, it's been announced. A very sad loss....
Lynda Obst dies, aged 74
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2024 | News
Producer and author Lynda Obst, of Sleepless In Seattle, The Fisher King and Contact fame, has died after an illness....
John Wick directors, and the battle over Keanu Reeves’ beard
by Simon Brew | Oct 22, 2024 | News
John Wick came out ten years ago, and its directors have been reflecting on issues over Keanu Reeves and his beard ahead of filming....
ITV looks to use AI for "ideation" and "character development" in "content creation"
by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2024 | News, TV
ITV is recruiting a Head Of Generative AI Innovation - and the job ad shows where its intentions are lying....
Podcast | Kick-Ass (2010) and Payback (1999)
by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2024 | Podcasts
How Kick-Ass waded into a tabloid newspaper backlash, and how Payback went through major post-production surgery....
The Wild Robot review | DreamWorks sort of rips up its rulebook
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2024 | News, Reviews
The Wild Robot arrives in the UK off the back of its impressive US success. Here's our review of the latest DreamWorks animated film:...
Podcast | In conversation with Chris Sanders: The Wild Robot, Lilo & Stitch, Gene Kelly and more
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2024 | Podcasts
In a Film Stories podcast special, The Wild Robot director Chris Sanders talks about his new film and his career....
Marching Powder very rude trailer | Fruity language, biffing, Danny Dyer
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2024 | News
Nick Love and Danny Dyer are back together for the new British film Marching Powder. And here's the first trailer for it....
US introducing single click to cancel subscriptions, affecting Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and more
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2024 | News
You'll be able to cancel your Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ or other streaming service with a single click in the US as of next year....
View-Master toys | They’re making a blockbuster film out of them
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2024 | News
Sony is looking to make a family feature, along with Mattel Films, out of the View-Master range of toys. More here....
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice heading to UK DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in November
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2024 | News
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in the UK this November: details right here....
The Lion Of London Bridge | Funding underway for new British drama
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2024 | News
The story of Roy Larner is being told in The Lion Of London Bridge, and a crowdfunding campaign is now underway for the film....
Ghostbusters | Could it point the way forward for the mid-budget movie again?
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2024 | Feature, News
Ghostbusters films haven't been doing mega box office numbers - but there are more on the way. A few thoughts on a new way forward for big movies....
Terrifier | Damien Leone has ending in sight for Art the Clown
by Simon Brew | Oct 15, 2024 | News
Terrifier 4 is a given - but Damien Leone has a final plan for Art the Clown, as he plots an ending for the psychotic character....
Podcast | Terrifier (2016) and Longlegs (2024)
by Simon Brew | Oct 14, 2024 | Podcasts
Two low budget projects. Two eventual hits. Two very different behind the scenes stories. It's Terrifier and Longlegs on the Film Stories podcast....
Terrifier 3 | A few thoughts on the horror franchise, and its new film
by Simon Brew | Oct 11, 2024 | News
As Terrifier 3 arrives in the world, how the Terrifier franchise has come to prominence by basically going outside of the Hollywood system....
Why is Salem’s Lot going to cinemas in the UK, but not in the US?
by Simon Brew | Oct 11, 2024 | News
Salem's Lot arrives in UK cinemas today, but went to streaming directly in the US last week. We've been taking a look at why....
Terrifier 4 is being planned, as Terrifier 3 hits cinemas
by Simon Brew | Oct 10, 2024 | News
Writer/director Damien Leone confirms that he's going to make Terrifier 4, ahead of the release of Terrifier 3 in cinemas....
James Bond | Amazon MGM boss “not concerned at this point”
by Simon Brew | Oct 10, 2024 | News
It's taking a long time to get a new James Bond film made - but Amazon MGM is not rocking the boat with Eon at the moment....
Galaxy Quest | 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut confirmed for 25th birthday
by Simon Brew | Oct 10, 2024 | News
The brilliant Galaxy Quest is celebrating its 25th birthday by coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time, in time for Christmas....
Joker 2 | Here comes the fallout, as blame game begins
by Simon Brew | Oct 09, 2024 | Feature, News
The box office returns for Joker 2 - Joker: Folie A Deux - have come in short, and already, blame appears to be apportioned. A few thoughts....
