Film Quiz Friday: Life In Cartoon Motion
by Mark Harrison | Apr 07, 2023 | Feature
Mario may have gone back to animation from live-action, but this week’s film quiz goes in the opposite direction. 30 more questions for you......
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Stadia | Why its failure had a bigger impact on gamers than you think
by Vikki Blake | Apr 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Stadia failed, but that doesn't mean cloud-based gaming is a bad idea. The tech could make all the difference to less wealthy gamers.
Resident Evil 4 Remake | Ashley Graham’s depiction has evolved, but not by much
by Jon Bailes | Apr 06, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Ashley Graham is more realistically drawn in the remake than in the original Resident Evil 4. But what if she were closer to a real-world president’s daughter - like Ivanka Trump…?
Before I Wake: a few thoughts on a horror film worth seeking out
by Sarah Myers | Apr 06, 2023 | Feature
The Jacob Tremblay and Kate Bosworth-starring horror Before I Wake is available to watch of Netflix - here's why you should seek it out. T...
Mental health: accepting some people just aren’t very nice
by Simon Brew | Apr 05, 2023 | Feature
In the regular place on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words about people who just aren't on your side....
Viewfinder preview | "This should be impossible"
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Viewfinder is shaping up to be 2023’s most absorbing and ingenious puzzler. We caught up with the developers behind its mind-boggling ideas.
Vampire Survivors | exploring its trove of Italian cultural references
by Damiano Gerli | Apr 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Vampire Survivors, as well as being an indie smash, provides a window into Italy’s vibrant meme culture. Here are some of its more curious references…
Fantasy movies, and the success of the new Dungeons & Dragons film
by James Harvey | Apr 04, 2023 | Feature
The list of great fantasy movies may be about as long as a halfling’s arm, but with the release of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, it j...
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf | exploring its leaks and divisive ideas
by Dan Cooper | Apr 03, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf has been in the works for eight years, and leaked details have divided fans’ opinion. Is it time to worry yet?...
Rye Lane, and the cinema problem
by Simon Brew | Apr 03, 2023 | Feature
Disney has announced the streaming debut date for Rye Lane, when the film had only been in UK cinemas for two weeks. Helpful, or undercutting the...
The Abyss, Jurassic Park and when CGI replaced practical effects
by John Abbitt | Mar 31, 2023 | Feature
From The Abyss to Men In Black, there are many films that replaced practical effects with CGI during production - we take a look at some notable ex...
Film Quiz Friday: Here Be Dragons
by Mark Harrison | Mar 31, 2023 | Feature
It’s an especially fiery film quiz this week, with questions on volcanos, explosions, and dragons in the movies…...
Non-gamers: when it comes to great storytelling, The Last of Us is just the start
by Vikki Blake | Mar 30, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Yes, video games like The Last of Us have incredible storytelling – we’ve been trying to tell non-gamers for years, Vikki writes...
Deep End: a cult classic with an Avengers connection
by Matt Edwards | Mar 30, 2023 | Feature
Deep End is an independent Polish film, but director Jerzy Skolimowski got a glimpse of Hollywood when he appeared in Avengers Assemble. ...
Silent Hill | In pursuit of the lost story we'll never play
by Iain Mitchell | Mar 29, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Silent Hill once got a digital-only visual novel that could be lost forever. We piece together the horror tale we'll never play...
Max Payne | producer Scott Miller on the making of a classic
by Stuart Maine | Mar 29, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Max Payne, with its bullet-time and hard-boiled aesthetic, was one of 2001’s big games. Producer Scott Miller discusses the shooter's making.
Filmmakers, journalists, and the importance of constructive criticism
by Billie Melissa | Mar 29, 2023 | Feature
Filmmaker Billie Melissa reflects on the relationship between artist and critic, and the importance of receiving (constructive) criticism....
Tears of the Kingdom focuses on its predecessor’s strongest aspect: creativity
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
By appealing to players’ creativity, Tears of the Kingdom proves that Nintendo understands what made Breath of the Wild so great, Ryan writes.
Star Wars: the timeline of cancellations, firings and frustration
by Dan Cooper | Mar 28, 2023 | Feature
The Star Wars story under Disney's stewardship has not been a happy one, at least for those of us who'd like the odd film now and again. Let's look a...
Old movies, and the history of early fantasy films
by Sarah Cook | Mar 28, 2023 | Feature
In this week's old movies column, we take a look at some of the earliest fantasy films ever made - and you can find some of them online for free....
PSVR2 | The top 10 best games to play right now
by Alan Wen | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
PSVR2: from exclusives to remasters, here are the best games you need to go with your new, expensive PlayStation VR2 headset.
Squeeze holes: where did they come from, and what are they for?
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature, Featured, Gaming
Squeeze holes are a familiar sight in everything from Tomb Raider to God of War to Final Fantasy XVI, but why? We spoke to a couple of experts to find...
The Writers Guild Of America, and the artificial intelligence in screenwriting debate
by Dan Cooper | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature
As the Writers Guild of America begins negotiations with the Hollywood studios, just how much of a sticking point will AI be?...
Resident Evil 4 | can a remake ever recapture the magic of the past?Â
by Vikki Blake | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Resident Evil 4 Remake is the big release of the moment. But can the industry ever move forward if we've constantly got one foot in the past?
Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space prove that single-player horror is here to stay
by Carlton Hill | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Remakes like Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space prove that triple-A, single-player horror games still have value in today’s climate......
A letter to the fine readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature
An update from the world of Film Stories, in the form of a sort-of old fashioned letter. Right here, in fact....
Have blockbusters stopped trying to surprise us?
by James Harvey | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature
John Wick: Chapter 4 is just the latest blockbuster to do exactly what it says on the tin. But when did Hollywood decide we stopped wanting more?...
Mr Biffo's Game History: Survival horror, from Haunted House to Resident Evil
by Paul Rose | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Games have been trying to scare us for over 40 years. Mr Biffo explores how
Film Quiz Friday: On The QT
by Mark Harrison | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature
Quentin Tarantino turns 60 years old this weekend, so this week’s film quiz spotlights his nine or ten movies to date…...
Tale of Tales: the studio that made art from video games
by Damiano Gerli | Mar 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
From 2003 to 2015, Tale of Tales was one of the games industry’s most unique indie studios. Its founders tell their story.
The 1970s films of Michael Caine: A Bridge Too Far
by John Upton | Mar 23, 2023 | Feature
We continue our look at the 1970s films of one Sir Michael Caine with 1977's A Bridge Too Far, also starring James Caan and Sean Connery. T...
Alien: why the xenomorph is perfect for games, and so hard to get right
by Jon Bailes | Mar 22, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
The designers behind Alien: Isolation, Aliens: Dark Descent and Aliens Infestation describe the challenges and possibilities of bringing Giger’s xenomorph to video games.
