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. ...
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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?
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.
Mental health and wellbeing matters: appreciating friends
by Sarah Myers | Mar 22, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, some words on appreciating our friends, no matter how different from us they may...
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | A closer look at the new story trailer
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, News
Respawn has released a new story trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. We take a closer look at what it reveals.
Retro refined | the making of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 21, 2023 | Feature, Featured, Gaming, Interviews
Brazilian developer JoyMasher take us behind the scenes on their 2D hack-and-slash, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider.
Film critics, Seth Rogen, and what's a reviewer actually for?
by Calum Cooper | Mar 21, 2023 | Feature
Seth Rogen recently commented on the harsh words used by some critics to slate films - but at what point is a critic ultimately in the wrong?...
Old movies: the best nurses in film
by Sarah Cook | Mar 21, 2023 | Feature
In this week's old movies column, we take a look at some of the most memorable portrayals of nurses in classical film......
The Crying Game: the unfortunate phone call that cost Paramount Pictures the distribution rights
by Simon Brew | Mar 20, 2023 | Feature
The Crying Game was an Oscar winner and a hugely successful independent film - but one studio boss missed out of the rights due to the phone...
Final Girl - the brilliant board game that plays like a movie
by Brendon Connelly | Mar 17, 2023 | Feature
Fans of horror movies might just find something to love in the board game Final Girl - and here's why it's worth playing....
Film Quiz Friday: Dramatic Effect!!!
by Mark Harrison | Mar 17, 2023 | Feature
As Shazam! Fury Of The Gods strikes cinemas worldwide, this week’s film quiz trades question marks for exclamation marks…...
Symbiogenesis | A closer look at Square Enix’s curious NFT game
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 15, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Symbiogenesis is billed as an NFT project where “10,000 collectible artworks meet real game utility.” But what does that actually mean?
1991, and the box office meltdown that spooked Hollywood
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2023 | Feature
A drop in takings for Hollywood's big 1991 blockbusters set alarm bells ringing at movie studios -in spite of big hits such as Terminator 2 and Robin...
Mental health and wellbeing matters: being ghosted
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words on ghosting and being ghosted....
The bygone joy of bespoke arcade cabinets
by Stuart Campbell | Mar 14, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Generic cabinets may have saved arcade owners money, but the true magic lay in bespoke coin-ops. Stuart charts their rise, fall and return.
Far Cry 5 at five: the closest we'll get to an A-Team simulator
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 14, 2023 | Feature, Featured, Gaming
Far Cry 5 is five this year, so Ryan pays a return visit to what is still a hugely entertaining open-world romp - and possibly the best unofficial...
