The bizarre Super Nintendo game based on Wayne’s World
by Andrew Fisher | Mar 04, 2021 | Feature, News
The Wayne's World movie may not have been the natural source for a videogame - and it turns out that'd be something of a problem....
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Now playing - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
by Ian Dransfield | Mar 03, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Ian’s questioning his memory with a return to a true great
Wellbeing and Mental Health Matters: nostalgic architecture
by Jane Roberts | Mar 03, 2021 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words on the places around us, and finding the good in the bad....
How we made… Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 02, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
ustwo games’ David Fernández Huerta chats to us about making a charming island paradise
Revisiting the producing credits of JJ Abrams
by Mark Harrison | Mar 02, 2021 | Feature, News
Following the news that JJ Abrams is producing a Superman reboot, we reflect on his earlier producer-only work, from Cloverfield to Morning Glory....
Brilliant new children's books to check out in March 2021
by Charlotte Harrison | Mar 02, 2021 | Feature
There are some terrific books heading to stores this March for young readers - here's our pick of the titles to look out for....
Superman's latest reboot, and what Ta-Nehisi Coates brings to the Man of Steel
by Dan Cooper | Mar 01, 2021 | Feature, News
Following two wildly different twenty-first century cinematic takes on the character, what might Ta-Nehisi Coates Superman film look like? A few...
Cinema-released film trilogies that have been all but forgotten about
by Fergus Jeffs | Feb 26, 2021 | Feature, News
Some film trilogies get regular boxsets and remain on seeming ongoing rotation - but here are some that have become overlooked....
Film Quiz Friday: All Over The World
by Mark Harrison | Feb 26, 2021 | Feature, News
This week’s film quiz flies the flag for the foreign-language films that wound up getting American remakes, plus other movie trivia bits....
British movie podcast of the week: Easy Riders Raging
by Em McGowan | Feb 26, 2021 | Feature
Our weekly UK movie podcast recommendation? Well, this time, it's a show that takes a welcome look back at old movies....
Paint and click: inside the unique adventures of Amanita Design
by David Crookes | Feb 25, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Amanita Design makes whimsical adventures set in organic, handmade worlds. Founder Jakub Dvorský tells us all about the studio’s 17-year history and artist-led approach
The odd story of Alien 3’s misleading teaser trailer
by Mark Harrison | Feb 25, 2021 | Feature, News
“In 1992, we will discover on Earth, everyone can hear you scream” - how the first teaser for Alien 3 promised an entirely different film....
The race to make an Interview With The Vampire sequel
by Simon Brew | Feb 24, 2021 | Feature, News
Warner Bros faced a race against time to make Interview With The Vampire 2 - and thus it took a bit of a gamble....
Wellbeing and Mental Health Matters: the long haul of viral illness
by Jane Roberts | Feb 24, 2021 | Feature
In our weekly spot on the site where we chat about things not being quite wrong, the challenges and demands of a long term condition....
What The Red Strings Club can tell us about writing good exposition
by Antony de Fault | Feb 23, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Games are often bad at exposition, but a little indie title contains the key to doing it well – by mixing cocktails
Diamonds Are Forever: saluting an underappreciated James Bond film
by Chris Oatten | Feb 23, 2021 | Feature, News
It's the 50th birthday of Diamonds Are Forever this year - and it's a James Bond 007 movie that deserves a bit more love....
The death and rebirth of video game genres
by Molly Somerscales | Feb 22, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Major studios may have turned their backs on 2D platformers and point-and-click adventures, but for indie devs, they’re a playground of creativity
Zack Snyder, and the ramifications of his Justice League cut
by Simon Brew | Feb 22, 2021 | Feature, News
With Zack Snyder's Justice League now confirmed for March, its success or otherwise could have real ramifications for the film industry....
Old movies: a salute to cinematic pioneer Dorothy Arzner
by Sarah Cook | Feb 22, 2021 | Feature, News
In our regular look at old cinema a salute to the groundbreaking work of female film director Dorothy Arzner, whose first film debuted in the 1920s....
Film Quiz Friday: Testing the Walters
by Mark Harrison | Feb 19, 2021 | Feature, News
Welcome to the best and only Julie Walters-themed film quiz on the internet this weekend - here’s your weekly serving of 30 film-related questions....
British movie podcast of the week: Moving Picture Madness
by Em McGowan | Feb 19, 2021 | Feature
Each week, we recommend a British independent movie podcast we think is worth a listen - let us introduce you to Moving Picture Madness....
There's no space like home - the allure of the video game spaceship hub
by Chris Farnell | Feb 18, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
From the Ebon Hawk to the Unreliable, we take a look at the evolution of the spaceship as a game hub and RPG refuge
Brilliant songs from the movies: sports films
by Paul Childs | Feb 18, 2021 | Feature, News
A good sports movie tends to come with a good sports movie song - and here are some of our favourites....
The King Arthur cinematic universe that never was
by Mark Harrison | Feb 17, 2021 | Feature, News
Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword was supposed to launch a cinematic universe - but things didn't go to plan....
Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: Presenteeism
by Jane Roberts | Feb 17, 2021 | Feature
In our weekly spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts about working too hard....
Premium video on demand, and the ongoing pricing problem
by Simon Brew | Feb 16, 2021 | Feature, News
With pricing for premium 48 hour movie rentals still set between £13 and £16, we ask whether consumers are getting a good deal....
The challenge of selling Rambo to the children's market
by Simon Brew | Feb 15, 2021 | Feature, News
Just because Sylvester Stallone's Rambo was aimed at a mature audience, that doesn't mean there weren't attempts to sell the character to children....
Old movies: the romances of 90 years ago
by Sarah Cook | Feb 15, 2021 | Feature, News
Welcome to our regular column, where we dig right back into cinema history: and we're starting with a bit of romance....
Instant Family: a salute to a really special family movie
by Simon Brew | Feb 12, 2021 | Feature, News
The 2018 comedy Instant Family still flies under many people's radars - here, Simon argues why it's one of the best live action family movies in some...
Film Quiz Friday: Love On The Big Screen
by Mark Harrison | Feb 12, 2021 | Feature, News
Keep yourselves entertained this Valentine’s weekend with a fresh film quiz, featuring 30 questions ranging from romance to robots....
British movie podcast of the week: Russophiles Unite!
by Em McGowan | Feb 12, 2021 | Feature
Our independent podcast recommendation of the week is a terrific guide to Russian cinema - here's a bit more about it....
Epic unveils Metahuman Creator, a create-your-own-eerily-real character construction kit
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 11, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Making (almost) photo-real human characters for your games is about to get a whole lot easier
