British movie podcast of the week: Kids, what are we watching tonight?
by Em McGowan | Mar 19, 2021 | Feature
Our featured movie podcast of the week is a terrific family venture, where you never quite know what they're going to like....
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Thoughts on new Justice League's boxy 4:3 aspect ratio
by Brendon Connelly | Mar 19, 2021 | Feature, News
Zack Snyder's Justice League is presented in 4:3 ratio, to protect his creative vision - a few thoughts on that right here....
A spoiler-filled view of how Zack Snyder’s Justice League improves on the original
by Maria Lattila | Mar 18, 2021 | Feature, News
Finally out around the world is Zack Snyder's Justice League cut - and here's a look, with spoilers, as to how it upgrades the 2017 cut....
Revisiting Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
by Mark Harrison | Mar 17, 2021 | Feature, News
Before Zack Snyder’s Justice League, there was Richard Donner’s Superman II, released 26 years after the theatrical cut - here’s the story. Th...
Her name was Sarah Everard, may she be at peace
by Jane Roberts | Mar 17, 2021 | Feature, News
In our weekly spot on the site where we talk about mental health and wellbeing, a few words on reclaim the night....
John Hughes, sequel avoidance, and his tricks to building up an audience
by Simon Brew | Mar 16, 2021 | Feature, News
John Hughes didn't want to make sequels, and instead had a (sometimes expensive) way of keeping his audience interested in his movies....
Children's book of the week: Opie Jones Talks to Animals
by Alexandra Goldstein | Mar 16, 2021 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we recommend books for younger readers, a comedic delight in the form of Opie Jones Talks To Animals....
John Grisham, the movie deal he regretted, and cutting ties with The Chamber
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2021 | Feature, News
Once upon a time, Ron Howard was going to direct The Chamber, based on an as-yet unwritten John Grisham book - but a lot changed in the years that...
Old movies: the 37 horrors of 1930s cinema
by Sarah Cook | Mar 15, 2021 | Feature, News
A look at some of the horror movies that came out of Hollywood between 1929 and 1934, during Hollywood's pre-code era....
Life after permadeath - the brutal, beloved mechanic
by Ryan McAdam | Mar 12, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
An examination of the fear – and allure – of gaming’s ultimate penalty
Celebrating 25 years of Wes Anderson movies
by Andy Parker | Mar 12, 2021 | Feature, News
A celebration of the work of Wes Anderson, from Bottle Rocket to the upcoming The French Dispatch - it's been quite a 25 years....
Film Quiz Friday: The Threequelizer!
by Mark Harrison | Mar 12, 2021 | Feature, News
The curse of threequels looms over this week’s film quiz, which features three more rounds of questions about all things movie-related....
The unfinished video game of Casino Royale (2006)
by Andrew Fisher | Mar 10, 2021 | Feature, News
When Daniel Craig took over as James Bond, work began on a tie-in videogame to his first movie as 007, Casino Royale - but it didn't go to plan....
Wellbeing and Mental Health Matters: communication
by Jane Roberts | Mar 10, 2021 | Feature
In the spot on the site where we chat about mental health and staying communicated, a few words inspired by, well, Spandau Ballet....
Paradise Killer, and designing a gripping courtroom drama
by Antony de Fault | Mar 09, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Paradise Killer has some of the best-feeling detective work yet seen in a video game, and teaches vital narrative design lessons
Steven Spielberg, and the E.T. tinkering he'd come to regret
by Simon Brew | Mar 09, 2021 | Feature, News
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ET: The Extra Terrestrial, Steven Spielberg followed George Lucas' lead and digitally altered the film - but...
Bringing Ashens And The Polybius Heist to life
by Riyad Barmania | Mar 09, 2021 | Feature
Director Riyad Barmania takes us through the making of Ashens And The Polybius Heist -Â a film that took several years to realise....
10 amazing actresses of early 1930s Hollywood
by Sarah Cook | Mar 08, 2021 | Feature, News
It’s International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate than looking at some famous female heroes of the pre-code – early 1930s - cinem...
The most controversial film Macaulay Culkin ever made
by Simon Brew | Mar 05, 2021 | Feature, News
The multi-million dollar deal that signed Macaulay Culkin up for Home Alone 2 also guaranteed him the lead role in a very, very dark thriller....
Film Quiz Friday: Murphy's Law
by Mark Harrison | Mar 05, 2021 | Feature, News
The films of Eddie Murphy are the theme of this week’s movie quiz, along with teasers about movie stars’ birthdays and 2021 Golden Globe winners....
British movie podcast of the week: The Yearbook Committee
by Em McGowan | Mar 05, 2021 | Feature
Our weekly spot where we recommend a UK movie podcast we reckon you'll enjoy has a teen movie flavour this time around....
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....
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
