The Nan Movie finally has a new release date
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | News
Catherine Tate and Matthew Horne will star in Nan The Movie, that's heading to UK cinemas - in theory - this coming spring....
Posts by: Simon Brew
Has IMDB lost its way a bit?
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | Feature, News
There's been a little pushback against changes in recent years to the Internet Movie Database: a few thoughts on a huge resource for film fans....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: resolutions at your own pace
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | Feature
Our spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, with a bit of a word about New Year's Resolutions....
Ghostbusters: Afterlife UK home release details confirmed
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | News
The latest Ghostbusters film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, is heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray at the end of January in the UK....
A few words about Ghostbusters: Answer The Call, Paul Feig, and ongoing toxicity
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | Feature, News
Putting aside that some people like the film and some don't, a few thoughts on 2016's Ghostbusters film, and the man who directed it....
The King’s Man, The Matrix Resurrections hit box office problems
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | News
Spider-Man's domination of the box office leaves the new The King's Man and The Matrix Resurrections in its rear view mirror....
Film Stories issue 30 (January 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | News
A huge exclusive interview with Kenneth Branagh leads the first issue of Film Stories of 2022: and there's a lot more too....
Last Night In Soho confirmed for 4K Blu-ray, disc release in January
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | News
Edgar Wright's Last Night In Soho is getting a features-packed physical media release, on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: more here....
John Wick Chapter 4 pushed back to 2023
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | News
Keanu Reeves is still returning as John Wick, but he won't be on our screens again until 2023 as Lionsgate delays the next film....
What have you been watching: end of 2021 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Dec 30, 2021 | 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....
No Time To Die’s director on the film’s ending
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | News
Cary Fukunaga has been chatting about the ending of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die: with spoilers, as you might expect....
An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature, News
As we wind down for 2021, a few words to the wonderful readers of Film Stories ahead of the Christmas and new year break....
A few words for those struggling with the festive season
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature
Many people love Christmas, but for others it can be a really tricky time: a few words for those who struggle at this time of year....
Don't Look Up review: Netflix's star-studded end of the year saga
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | News, Reviews
Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam McKay, Meryl Streep, the end of the world - what could go wrong? Er, glad you asked....
Podcast: in conversation with Sarah Smith - Ron's Gone Wrong, setting up Locksmith, Aardman, and what's next
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon invites Ron's Gone Wrong and Arthur Christmas' Sarah Smith back, to chat about her work and...
The Godfather trilogy heading back to UK cinemas
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2021 | News
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather is 50 years old in 2022 - and the entire trilogy is set for UK cinemas to celebrate....
RoboCop, An American Werewolf In London set for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | News
Arrow announces RoboCop, An American Werewolf In London and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc release....
Spider-Man: No Way Home delivers astonishing box office returns
by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | News
Spider-Man: No Way Home blasts its way to the kind of box office opening we suspected wouldn't see again for a very long time....
Podcast: No Time To Die (2021) and Jinx (unmade)
by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two James Bond projects: one got made, one didn't....
Marvel’s Eternals comes to physical media in the UK in February
by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | News
Disney announces the DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Eternals in the UK - but we're not getting it until February....
Paul Verhoeven’s Benedetta gets April UK release
by Simon Brew | Dec 17, 2021 | News
The new film from Paul Verhoeven, Benedetta, is getting a UK cinema release it's been confirmed, with Mubi announcing an April date....
Avatar 2: James Cameron’s fears for its box office
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2021 | News
James Cameron admits that four Avatar sequels is on the risky side, calling the project "a big roll of the dice"....
The TV show about remaking The Goonies is back on
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2021 | News
Re-enacting The Goonies shot by shot is the subject of a new television series, that's once again moving forward....
James Bond: 60th anniversary music documentary film on the way
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2021 | News
The music of James Bond is subject of a new feature documentary - The Sound Of 007 - heading our way in 2022: more here....
Press screenings, the London problem, and gatekeeping
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2021 | Feature, News
Major film releases are again locking out writers who are immunocompromised, or can't get to London: a few words on slipping back to the old ways....
Friday The 13th: complete history gets a Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2021 | News
An exhaustive look at the making of the Friday The 13th franchise of films is coming to DVD and Blu-ray: more details right here....
Disney announces January debut for Marvel’s Eternals on Disney+
by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2021 | News
Marvel's not brilliantly received Eternals film will be heading to Disney+ in January, with a physical media release likely around the same time....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: loneliness
by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2021 | Feature
A few words for those feeling just a little bit alone in the world at the moment - and with some ideas as to things that may break the cycle....
Michael Bay biopic lands on the 2021 Blacklist
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2021 | News
Amongst the latest list of the best unmade films in Hollywood at the moment? A biopic of movie director Michael Bay: more here....
Kingsman 3 is still happening, set to shoot next year
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2021 | News
Taron Egerton will be back to play Eggsy one last time, as Matthew Vaughn confirms Kingsman 3 is set to shoot in 2022....
Film Stories Junior issue 8 (Winter 2021/22) – now available to order
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2021 | News
The latest issue of the world's only print film magazine for young film fans - that's also written by them - is here....
Young Guns II: Blaze Of Glory finally set for Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2021 | News
Over three decades since its release, Young Guns II: Blaze Of Glory is heading to the Blu-ray format in the UK: more details here....
