What does a video game producer do?
by James OConnor | Nov 01, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
It’s a common job title in the games industry, but what is a producer? And what skills do you need to become one?
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How cinema made a playwright: an interview with Steve Waters
by Brendon Connelly | Nov 01, 2021 | Feature, News
Playwright Steve Water's new book charts his love of film, and how it led him to where he is today - we've been chatting to him about it....
Terminator 2: the story of the groundbreaking teaser trailer
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2021 | Feature, News
The year before Terminator 2 arrived in cinemas, a specially-shot teaser - with no footage from the movie - showed just how these things should be...
Antlers review: a muddled movie, but it delivers on the horror
by Tom Beasley | Oct 29, 2021 | Feature, Reviews
A lower key horror movie with some sparky moments, here's our review of Scott Cooper's new film, Antlers....
Film Quiz Friday: Trick Or Treat?
by Mark Harrison | Oct 29, 2021 | Feature, News
Halloween is imminent, so here’s your second annual horror film quiz, covering everything from family favourites to high-grade spooky doings....
British movie podcast of the week: The Movie Chef Podcast
by Em McGowan | Oct 29, 2021 | Feature
This week's movie podcast recommendation is one that blends together the movies and food: meet The Movie Chef Podcast....
Speakeasy: introducing RichCast
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 28, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
RichCast is an upcoming platform designed to let just about anyone make voice-activated, interactive experiences. Co-creator Philip Oliver tells us all about it
Celebrating The Simpsons’ Cape Fear parody
by Mark Harrison | Oct 28, 2021 | Feature, News
It’s that Treehouse Of Horror time of year again, but The Simpsons’ Cape Feare remains a standout scary-movie spoof....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: shouting
by Simon Brew | Oct 27, 2021 | Feature
With a bit of help from the Mr Men (!), here are just one or two ideas for when people start shouting at you....
Dracula: the best portrayal on the big screen
by Sarah Cook | Oct 26, 2021 | Feature, News
Our look at the big screen portrayals of characters in the world of Dracula arrives at the Count himself - and we've got a favourite....
What does a British apocalypse look like in the movies?
by Mark Donaldson | Oct 25, 2021 | Feature, News
How can Britain deal with the world when things really get tricky? We examine UK cinema's depiction of apocalypses to find out....
The small thriller James Cameron nearly made after Terminator 2
by Simon Brew | Oct 25, 2021 | Feature
Coming off the back of Terminator 2, James Cameron found a smaller thriller to tackle next - but the success of T2 would have unexpected...
Fellout - returning to The Outer Worlds
by Ian Dransfield | Oct 22, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Ian’s heading back for one more crack at 'Not Fallout New Vegas 2'
1985's Clue, and its risky approach to movie endings
by Paul Halfpenny | Oct 22, 2021 | Feature, News
The 1985 comedy Clue had an innovative idea for its endings that might just have cost it big screen success - yet ensures it's endured....
Film Quiz Friday: Good As Goldblum
by Mark Harrison | Oct 22, 2021 | Feature, News
“It’s my birthdayyyyy!” This week’s film quiz includes questions on the movies of Jeff Goldblum, among the regular mix of cinematic trivia. OUR...
British movie podcast of the week: Is Paul Dano OK?
by Em McGowan | Oct 22, 2021 | Feature
The work of regularly beaten up actor Paul Dano is at the heart of our movie podcast recommendation of the week....
No Time To Die and the changing face of James Bond
by Mark Harrison | Oct 21, 2021 | Feature, News
James Bond has changed actors before, but Daniel Craig’s finale is different: with spoilers, we look at previous send-offs and the future of 007....
Early press screenings, Eternals, spoilers, and basic manners
by Simon Brew | Oct 20, 2021 | Feature, News
As online outlets drop spoilers for Marvel's Eternals - even though it's not out for two weeks - a plea to treat readers with a bit more fairness and...
Mental health and wellbeing matters: anxiety
by Simon Brew | Oct 20, 2021 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about things that might be affecting us, a few words on anxiety, and some ideas that may help deal with it a...
The Last Duel: the final days of big-budget blockbuster drama in cinemas?
by Dan Cooper | Oct 19, 2021 | Feature, News
With audiences deserting Ridley Scott’s historical drama, just how many more challenges can the non-franchise, star-powered drama, endure?. ...
The forgotten reason why so many movies end with a disclaimer that everything is fictional
by Sarah Philip | Oct 19, 2021 | Feature
Even the most far-fetched films now come with a disclaimer confirming it's fictional - and there's a legal reason for that....
Revisiting the 1970s films of Michael Caine: Zee And Co
by John Upton | Oct 18, 2021 | Feature, News
Our look through Michael Caine's back catalogue finds one of his toughest roles: we take a look at 1972's Zee And Co....
Celebrating the seminal soundtrack to the film Singles
by Paul Halfpenny | Oct 15, 2021 | Feature, News
Cameron Crowe's Singles is on the verge of its 30th birthday - and it's a film whose soundtrack only enhances its reputation: we take a look/listen....
Film Quiz Friday: Great Scott!
by Mark Harrison | Oct 15, 2021 | Feature, News
"I think, at the end of the day, filmmaking is a team, but eventually there's got to be a captain": this week's film quiz has 30 questions on the...
British movie podcast of the week: Invasion of the Poddy Casters
by Em McGowan | Oct 15, 2021 | Feature
Our movie podcast recommendation of the week looks at films available on free to view services, as well as streaming choices too....
The story of the fan protest against the 2002 Spider-man movie
by Simon Brew | Oct 14, 2021 | Feature, News
2002's Spider-Man was a huge moment in superhero cinema - but it's easy to overlook that some weren't happy with the film as it headed to release....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: finding a small happy escape
by Simon Brew | Oct 13, 2021 | Feature
In our spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on having something for you....
The Witcher 3's depiction of city versus rural life
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Oct 12, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Exploring a divide often overlooked in games: the difference between life in a city and a village, and how The Witcher 3 gets it right
David Gordon Green interview: Halloween Kills and shooting with Michael Myers over his shoulder
by Tom Beasley | Oct 12, 2021 | Feature, News
Halloween Kills director David Gordon Green on reviving Michael Myers yet again and delivering a fresh take on the horror icon....
Dracula: examining the characters of the original book on screen
by Sarah Cook | Oct 12, 2021 | Feature, News
Bram Stoker's novel Dracula has found its way to the screen many times - we take a look at the finest performances to bring Stoker's characters to...
The Terminator sequel trilogies that never were
by Mark Harrison | Oct 11, 2021 | Feature
The future is what we make it, but what about the unmade Terminator sequels that would have followed Salvation, Genisys, and Dark Fate? Mark finds...
Things I learned from a 2007 interview with Steven Seagal
by Simon Brew | Oct 08, 2021 | Feature, News
Steven Seagal had things on his mind when he spoke to Empire nearly 15 years ago: here's what we learned from one particular interview....
