Film Quiz Friday: The Magnificent Kevin
by Mark Harrison | Jan 14, 2022 | Feature, News
We come to it at last - this week’s film quiz includes 30 questions about comedy remakes, the Scream franchise, and the movies of Kevin Costner....
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British movie podcast of the week: Hammer House of Podcast
by Em McGowan | Jan 14, 2022 | Feature
Our movie podcast recommendation of the week? It's one devoted to the work of British horror studio Hammer - Hammer House Of Podcast....
Disney's Encanto and its unexpected UK Singles Chart success
by Mark Harrison | Jan 13, 2022 | Feature, News
Three songs from Encanto have popped up in this week’s UK Official Singles Chart - with stats and waffle, here are some of Disney’s other chart hit...
Mental Health and Wellbeing Matters: seeking help
by Simon Stothard | Jan 12, 2022 | Feature
In our latest mental health and wellbeing column, a few words about making the jump to ask for help, by someone who did just that....
Is Disney selling Pixar short?
by Simon Brew | Jan 11, 2022 | Feature, News
Are Pixar movies now more valuable to Disney on its Disney+ platform than in cinemas? A few thoughts, given the release change to the upcoming Turning...
Old movies: the films of 1932
by Sarah Cook | Jan 11, 2022 | Feature, News
We celebrate the cinema of yesteryear, by enjoying the line-up that 1932 had to offer: and, yep, there's something for everyone here....
Revisiting the 1970s films of Michael Caine: Sleuth
by John Upton | Jan 10, 2022 | Feature, News
Our exploration of Michael Caine's work in the 1970s arrives at one of his most famous films: Sleuth, where he co-starred with Sir Laurence Olivier....
The little dig in the end credits of 1996’s Scream
by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2022 | Feature, News
The end credits of Wes Craven's Scream had something to say about the school board that withdrew filming permissions at the very last minute....
Cats (2019): where are they now?
by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2022 | Feature, News
In our attempt to be part of the internet zeitgeist, we're trying one of those 'where are they now' articles, all about 2019's Cats movie....
Film Quiz Friday: Let's Quiz!
by Mark Harrison | Jan 07, 2022 | Feature, News
It’s a New Year and a new film quiz for you to get stuck into – subjects this week include Westerns, box-office landmarks, and quizzes in films....
British movie podcast of the week: Unequal Sequel
by Em McGowan | Jan 07, 2022 | Feature
Our movie podcast recommendation of the week returns, and we're very much in sequel territory this time around....
Harry Potter and the adapted screenplays - celebrating Steve Kloves and Michael Goldenberg (even though the HBO special ignored them)
by Mark Harrison | Jan 06, 2022 | Feature
HBO Max's Harry Potter reunion special overlooked two key figures in the franchise's success – screenwriters Steve Kloves and Michael Goldenberg....
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....
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....
Scooby-Doo, and its astounding The Blair Witch Project crossover
by Mark Harrison | Jan 04, 2022 | Feature
The Scooby-Doo Project is an award-winning Halloween special that spoofs 1999’s biggest horror hit - we investigate Mystery Inc’s weirdest case....
The cosmic, cataclysmic wonder of Outer Wilds
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 23, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Ryan belatedly catches up with Outer Wilds - an ambient mood piece about exploration and discovery
Now Playing Mass Effect: Mako the most of it
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
A first dip into the Legendary Edition, Ian re-tackles Mass Effect
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....
The Film Stories Quiz of the Year – 21 movie questions about 2021
by Mark Harrison | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature, News
It’s time for your final film quiz of the year and it covers a whole bunch of 2021 movies, whether in cinemas or streaming....
Yuzo Koshiro's Sonic
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 21, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Best known as a composer, the eminent Yuzo Koshiro also oversaw Sonic the Hedgehog’s first 8-bit outing
The change to M Night Shyamalan's The Happening, and other happenings
by Brendon Connelly | Dec 21, 2021 | Feature, Misc
M Night Shyamalan's The Happening started off slightly differently - until studio feedback altered the project....
Old cinema: party like it’s the 1930s
by Sarah Cook | Dec 21, 2021 | Feature, News
Sarah Cook returns to celebrate pre-Hays Code cinema, and she’s trying to get a party going....
Spider-Man – where do we go from No Way Home?
by Mark Harrison | Dec 20, 2021 | Feature, News
No Way Home is billed as the end of a Spider-Man trilogy, but what’s next? Some spoilery thoughts on the development of Tom Holland’s character fol...
The story of a different Muppets Christmas special
by Brendon Connelly | Dec 19, 2021 | Feature, News
Long before Toy Story, the Muppets were telling a similar story - here's the tale of the Muppet Christmas tale that preceded Christmas Carol....
How Disney has tinkered with The Muppet Christmas Carol (again)
by Brendon Connelly | Dec 17, 2021 | Feature, News
Disney makes digital changes to The Muppet Christmas Carol, with the version now streaming on Disney+ a slightly altered version of the film....
Film Quiz Friday: Christmas Is All Around
by Mark Harrison | Dec 17, 2021 | Feature, News
“If you really love Christmas, c’mon and let it snow”: this week’s festive film quiz breaks out the tinsel and baubles with 30 Yuletide movie teasers...
Lots of recommended board games for three players or more
by Brendon Connelly | Dec 17, 2021 | Feature, News
If you're looking for a slightly different board game to play, here are 24 terrific ones we recommend, that are a little off the usual track....
East meets west in Octo-Ninja Hachimaru
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 16, 2021 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Developer Aisosa Ugiagbe tells us about his 3D action-platformer demo, and his plans to turn it into a full release
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....
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....
