Film Quiz Friday: Recasting A Spell
by Mark Harrison | Apr 08, 2022 | Feature, News
This week’s film quiz examines the many faces of certain movie characters, along with various other movie-related trivia....
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British movie podcast of the week: Podcast of the Damned
by Em McGowan | Apr 08, 2022 | Feature
Our weekly movie podcast recommendations return, and we've been listening to Podcast Of The Damned....
What movie critics say, and what they actually mean
by Simon Brew | Apr 07, 2022 | Feature, News
There are stock phrases that film reviews have a habit of leaning on - but what do they really mean? Glad you asked....
The story behind The Amazing Spider-Man 2’s unusual X-Men post-credits scene
by Mark Harrison | Apr 06, 2022 | Feature, News
Baffled by the post-credit scenes of Morbius? Well, it could be stranger – here’s why 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 previewed a Fox X-Men movie...
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: the loss of a pet
by Simon Brew | Apr 06, 2022 | Feature
In our part of the site where we chat about mental health and general wellbeing, a few words on losing a pet, and trying to cope....
Now Playing: What Remains of Edith Finch
by Jon Bailes | Apr 05, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Jon Bailes shores up his critic’s credentials with What Remains of Edith Finch
A small but nice story from behind the scenes of the film industry
by Simon Brew | Apr 05, 2022 | Feature, News
A small industry screening took place a week or two ago - and here's a story of a movie studio going out of its way to make a special effort....
Old Movies: Pre-code film recommendations for April
by Sarah Cook | Apr 05, 2022 | Feature, News
This week in our old movies column, we challenge you to take part in pre-code April - here's some recommendations of films to watch....
Merge Games interview: All the small things
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 04, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
The process of making Smalland: a tiny survival game with big ideas
Revisiting Bandslam, and how it sets itself apart as a teen musical
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 04, 2022 | Feature, News
Bandslam looks just like any other teen musical of the High School Musical era - but here's what sets it apart. Th...
Films with mythical (but real) alternate endings
by Dan Cooper | Apr 01, 2022 | Feature, News
Whether it's Big, Star Wars or a bit of Hitchcock, the tales of alternate endings that supposedly existing - but nobody seems to find them....
Film Quiz Friday: The Vampires Strike Back
by Mark Harrison | Apr 01, 2022 | Feature, News
For creatures who aren’t supposed to show up on film, there are an awful lot of movies about vampires - here’s this week’s film quiz. O...
FixFox preview | Using the power of repair
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 31, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Cuddly animals meet grand sci-fi in FixFox - a 2D open-world adventure from the Czech Republic.
The Simpsons movies that never were
by Mark Harrison | Mar 31, 2022 | Feature, News
After almost 15 years in development, The Simpsons Movie hit cinemas in 2007 - but here's a look at the silver-screen Springfield adventures that we...
Game designers vs. the people
by Howard Scott Warshaw | Mar 30, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
When it’s time to put your video game or other piece of work out into the world, hell is other people’s opinions
Time loop trend: recommending modern successors to Groundhog Day
by Edward Cleary | Mar 30, 2022 | Feature, News
The success of Groundhog Day catapulted time loop movies into mainstream popularity - now we recommend some modern films that use the concept....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: how do you switch off?
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | Feature
In our regular mental health and wellbeing column this time, we want to hear about your ideas for switching off when you need a break....
Out of the box: translating toys to video games
by Aaron Potter | Mar 29, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
With a new era of licensed games on the way, we speak to the indie developers taking an authentically playful approach to toy-based experiences
Blade II and its legacy, 20 years on
by Dan Cooper | Mar 29, 2022 | Feature, News
Guillermo del Toro's Blade II turn 20 years old today - we remember a standout early comic book movie and examine its undoubted legacy. W...
Old Movies: The Eagle And The Hawk
by Sarah Cook | Mar 29, 2022 | Feature, News
Our old movies column returns, and we're looking at 1933 war drama The Eagle And The Hawk, a film whose title does it a disservice....
Celebrating Mindhorn, a home-grown comedy gem
by Sarah Myers | Mar 28, 2022 | Feature, News
Mindhorn is an underrated gem from writers and stars Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby - here's why you should spare some time to watch it. ...
Richard Jacques | Exploring the composer's sci-fi symphonies
by Matthias Sundstrm | Mar 25, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
British composer Richard Jacques has sound-tracked some of gaming’s biggest franchises, including Guardians of the Galaxy. We caught up with him to chat about his career
James Bond at the Oscars, and No Time To Die’s prospects
by Mark Harrison | Mar 25, 2022 | Feature, News
No Time To Die is nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Original Song - here’s a look at the James Bond movies’ history with the Osc...
Film Quiz Friday: And The Oscar Goes To...?
by Mark Harrison | Mar 25, 2022 | Feature, News
There's no little gold blokes to be won in this week's film quiz, but let's see what you know about Oscar-winning movies, stars, and songs....
How Clash Of The Titans helped derail the 3D revolution
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2022 | Feature, News
In the aftermath of Avatar's release, studios suddenly tried to jump aboard the 3D bandwagon whether ready or not - and Clash Of The Titans went...
3D level design: the essential techniques
by Stuart Maine | Mar 23, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Level design can make or break your game. Here’s how to ensure yours are compelling experiences
The Nan Movie, and the strange case of its missing director credit
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2022 | Feature, News
Catherine Tate brought The Nan Movie to cinemas last week, with no sign of original director Josie Rourke - and it's all rather odd....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: social media and sanity
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2022 | Feature
In our regular mental health and wellbeing column this time, a few thoughts on social media, and how it sits in our lives....
Now Playing: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
by Aaron Potter | Mar 22, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Aaron dusts off his cel-shaded arsenal in advance of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands releasing.
Umma director Iris K Shim interview: "I was hesitant to write about Korean-American characters"
by Lauren Miles | Mar 22, 2022 | Feature, News
Iris K Shim talks about her new film Umma, writing a story about Korean-American characters, and her journey into the film industry. ...
Cosy Games: A roundtable discussion
by Helen Carmichael | Mar 21, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
A designer, publisher, and content creator chat about the new subgenre's popularity – and what their future holds
Deep Water: the opposite of an erotic thriller
by Lauren Miles | Mar 21, 2022 | Feature, News
Director Adrian Lyne helmed Fatal Attraction and Indecent Proposal - but his latest, Deep Water, isn't the erotic thriller it's described as. S...
