What did Brendan Fraser ever do for us?
by Simon Brew | Sep 06, 2022 | Feature, News
Brendan Fraser is an early contender for next year's Oscars courtesy of his work in The Whale - and lots of us couldn't be happier for him....
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Ghostwatch heading to Blu-ray this October
by Simon Brew | Sep 06, 2022 | News
Ready for a quiet Halloween? The legendary BBC television film Ghostwatch is coming to Blu-ray for the first time....
The Piano comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK
by Simon Brew | Sep 05, 2022 | News
Jane Campion's The Piano is now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in the UK: more details on the release here....
Podcast: The Sixth Sense (1999) and Pixels (2015)
by Simon Brew | Sep 05, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a massive film that didn't cost too much, and a box office disappointment that did....
It’s a hell of a weekend in UK cinemas
by Simon Brew | Sep 02, 2022 | News
Big re-releases and a low price initiative means this is a great weekend to go to the cinema in the UK: more here....
Film Stories issue 36 (September 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Sep 02, 2022 | Feature, News
Move over Knives Out - there's a new (British) whodunnit in town, and we've got the full story in Film Stories issue 36....
Columbia Classics Vol 3: six more films head to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Sep 02, 2022 | News
Sony is bringing a fresh deluxe boxset of six films on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray to the UK: more details here....
Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Sep 01, 2022 | News
Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story are all heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK: more details here....
The Beekeeper, starring The Statham, starts filming this month
by Simon Brew | Sep 01, 2022 | News
Jason Statham will be keeping bees and kicking ass in The Beekeeper - and there are plans for a franchise of beekeeping movies....
Warner Bros sets The Polar Express for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Sep 01, 2022 | News
The animated Christmas favourite The Polar Express is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this November: more here....
The woman who left her favourite movie star $300,000 in her will
by Simon Brew | Sep 01, 2022 | Feature
The strange story of the woman who left Charles Bronson a small fortune in her will - despite never having met the actor....
Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, The Wolf Of Wall Street heading to 4K Ultra HD-Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Aug 31, 2022 | News
Arrow confirms long-awaited 4K disc sets of The Wolf Of Wall Street and Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves in the UK - details here....
Thor: Love & Thunder heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Disney+
by Simon Brew | Aug 31, 2022 | News
Disney is sending the latest Thor film to our homes, with Thor: Love And Thunder arriving on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Disney+ shortly....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: getting yourself checked out
by Simon Brew | Aug 31, 2022 | Feature
In our regular spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on looking after our physical health too....
Podcast: The Hateful Eight (2015) and The Jewel Of The Nile (1985)
by Simon Brew | Aug 31, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that went through some tough physical production....
Avatar confirmed for UK cinema re-release, and a new trailer lands
by Simon Brew | Aug 29, 2022 | News
James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster Avatar is returning to cinemas in 4K HDR as a re-release, and there's a trailer to prove it....
Samaritan review: Sylvester Stallone bows to superhero pressure
by Simon Brew | Aug 26, 2022 | Reviews
Sylvester Stallone fully embraces the world of superhero films – but Samaritan has some distinction. S...
The Black Phone heading to DVD and Blu-ray in October
by Simon Brew | Aug 24, 2022 | News
Scott Derrickson's hit movie The Black Phone is getting a physical media release in the UK - just not on 4K disc: more here....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: you really can’t win them all
by Simon Brew | Aug 24, 2022 | Feature
In our space on the site where we chat about mental health, a few thoughts on trying to win every fight and why it's a losing battle....
The Community movie is apparently still alive
by Simon Brew | Aug 23, 2022 | News
Dan Harmon confirms that there's a bit of life in the idea of a Community movie still, as he gives a brief update on the project....
Ex Machina finally getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in UK
by Simon Brew | Aug 23, 2022 | News
Alex Garland's Ex Machina is finally coming to 4K disc in the UK, and we've got more details on the release here....
Oliver Frey dies, aged 74
by Simon Brew | Aug 22, 2022 | News
A legend of magazines, Oliver Frey passed away over the weekend, leaving an incredible legacy of his artwork behind....
The Thing is getting a 4K Titans Of Cult special release
by Simon Brew | Aug 22, 2022 | News
John Carpenter's classic The Thing is getting a special 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set - more details on it here....
Podcast: Broken Arrow (1996) and Sleeping With The Enemy (1991)
by Simon Brew | Aug 22, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that benefitted from surges in popularity for their leading actors....
ParaNorman is returning to cinemas for its 10th anniversary
by Simon Brew | Aug 22, 2022 | News
A treat from the vaults of Laika is coming back to the big screen in the UK: it's a re-release of the lovely animated film, ParaNorman....
Beast review: Idris Elba vs a big bloody lion
by Simon Brew | Aug 19, 2022 | News, Reviews
Here's a nice end of summer surprise: a lean, brutal thriller that stars Idris Elba and a made up lion - here's our review of Beast....
Universal Classic Monsters: second collection heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Aug 19, 2022 | News
Four films from the Universal archives are coming together for a second classic monsters 4K boxset: more details here....
Top Gun Maverick heading to 4K disc, Blu-ray, DVD in October
by Simon Brew | Aug 17, 2022 | News
Top Gun: Maverick is landing on disc in the UK this October - and we've got more information on the release here....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: peer pressure to drink
by Simon Brew | Aug 17, 2022 | Feature
In our spot where we chat about mental health, wellbeing and things affected us, a few words about being pushed to drink....
How can we make cinemas themselves magical again?
by Simon Brew | Aug 15, 2022 | Feature, News
Cinemas might be better equipped than ever, but they're losing the art of putting on a show: a few thoughts on some small and not so small...
Catch Me If You Can getting Steelbook release for 20th birthday
by Simon Brew | Aug 15, 2022 | News
Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can arrives at its 20th birthday, and it's getting a Steelbook release to mark the occasion....
Podcast: Gone Girl (2014) and A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (2019)
by Simon Brew | Aug 15, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, David Fincher's last movie for over five years, and the challenge in bringing a much-loved man to the...
