Training Day is heading back to cinemas
by Simon Brew | Jul 07, 2023 | Misc
The first collaboration of director Antonie Fuqua and star Denzel Washington, Training Day, is heading back to UK cinemas in August....
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Cross Of Iron set for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Jul 07, 2023 | News
A classic from Sam Peckinpah, Cross Of Iron, is heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray at the end of the month....
GQ deletes negative profile of Warner Bros Discovery CEO, Streisand effect kicks in
by Simon Brew | Jul 06, 2023 | News
A piece about Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav disappears at speed from GQ's website - and as a result, lots of people find it....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: stuck in the middle
by Simon Brew | Jul 05, 2023 | Feature, Misc
A few words about the sandwich generation, and being stuck in the middle of people who lean on you, and think you know what you're doing....
New documentary to tell story of Nigel Mansell and the Williams Formula 1 team
by Simon Brew | Jul 05, 2023 | News
Williams & Mansell: Red 5 is set to tell the story of a particular chapter in the world of Formula 1, when Nigel Mansell became world champion....
A few spoiler-y thoughts on the ending of Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny
by Simon Brew | Jul 05, 2023 | Feature
The final act of Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny is generating some conversation: here's a spoiler-y chat about it right here....
Barbie confirmed as 12A in the UK, running time under two hours as well
by Simon Brew | Jul 04, 2023 | News
Director Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie is 113 minutes long, and will carry a 12A certificate in the UK: a bit more info right here....
Brand new Universal Noir Blu-ray boxset arriving in September
by Simon Brew | Jul 04, 2023 | News
Some terrific-sound 1940s film noirs have been brought to Blu-ray with a whole host of extra features: more here....
Indiana Jones & the underwhelming box office returns
by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2023 | News
The latest Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny, doesn't quite give cinema chains the box office news that they're after....
Podcast: Goodfellas (1990), plus Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall
by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, we're digging into the story of a much-loved modern classic....
Podcast: In conversation with James Mangold: Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny, Girl Interrupted and more
by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2023 | Podcasts
In a very special episode of Film Stories, Simon is joined by the co-writer and director of the latest – and last – Indiana Jones film, James Man...
Depending on who you talk to, there’s chat about Barbie 2 already
by Simon Brew | Jun 28, 2023 | News
We're under a month away from the release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie - and what do you know, there's Barbie 2 chat getting underway....
The Minecraft movie is finally filming this year
by Simon Brew | Jun 27, 2023 | News
Jason Momoa and Matt Berry are set to lead the cast of the Minecraft movie, which is going to start filming in New Zealand this summer....
It Follows is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jun 26, 2023 | News
David Robert Mitchell's It Follows is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK at the end of August: more information here....
Podcast: Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and White House Down (2013)
by Simon Brew | Jun 26, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films that might just have had a bit of overlap to them!...
What have you been watching: June 2023 (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Jun 23, 2023 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Just taking a break (for a good reason!)
by Simon Brew | Jun 20, 2023 | News
Things will be quieter than usual on the Film Stories site for a little bit, as we're up to some fresh mischief......
Podcast: Spider-Man 2 (2004) and The Menu (2022)
by Simon Brew | Jun 19, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films that both hit problems with one of their lead roles......
Matthew Vaughn’s next film Argylle, to arrive in February
by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2023 | News
Argylle, starring Henry Cavill, is potentially Matthew Vaughn's latest franchise - and the first film arrives in February 2024....
The Flash, Warner Bros, and the elephant in the room
by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2023 | Feature
Warner Bros' late decision to bring Ezra Miller back into the frontline of The Flash's promotional campaign feels like an odd one....
The new Alien film is confirmed for August 2024 release - and heading to cinemas
by Simon Brew | Jun 14, 2023 | News
The Alien franchise will be returning to cinemas in 2024, with the new film no longer heading for a streaming debut....
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 14, 2023 | News
John Hughes' much-loved Ferris Bueller's Day Off is coming to 4K disc this July, with a Steelbook option available as well: more here....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: something to look forward to
by Simon Brew | Jun 14, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, just a word or two about having something in the calendar....
Enter The Dragon heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for its 50th birthday
by Simon Brew | Jun 13, 2023 | News
The Bruce Lee-headlined classic Enter The Dragon is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this August: more details here....
Greatest Days review: Take That, Clitheroe, and an early summer movie delight
by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2023 | Reviews
A party of a movie featuring the songs of Take That, Greatest Days is an ambitious musical you'll love regardless of your musical tastes....
Podcast: I, Robot (2004) and For Love Of The Game (1999)
by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2023 | Podcasts
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2023, and the strange neglect of family blockbuster movies
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | Feature
The lack of family movies in cinemas has lightened a little, but it's still a problem: a few thoughts on cinema missing a trick....
Podcast: in conversation with producer Barbara DeFina: Casino, The Color Of Money, Cape Fear, Goodfellas, The Last Temptation Of Christ and lots more
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | Podcasts
A very special episode of Film Stories, with a very special guest: producer Barbara DeFina....
School Of Rock is heading back to cinemas for its 20th birthday
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | News
Jack Black will be rocking out on the big screen again, as School Of Rock prepares to return to cinemas in the UK this September....
The Super Mario Bros Movie coming to DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | News
The Super Mario Bros Movie is getting its UK disc release this summer, with a mix of DVD, Blu-ray, 4K disc and collector's options....
One last release date delay for Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2023 | News
Taika Waititi's long-in-gestation Next Goal Wins has now moved to a prime Christmas release slot in the UK - a sign of confidence in the film,...
Bryan Singer is allegedly self-financing a documentary about Bryan Singer
by Simon Brew | Jun 07, 2023 | News
Bryan Singer hasn't directed a film for many years now, but it sounds like he's gearing up to tell his side of the story....
