The crazy world of Wakaliwood: where an unmissable movie costs $200 to make
by Daniel Wood | Oct 27, 2020 | Feature
Sometimes a $200 budget is all you need for a cinematic breath of fresh air - Daniel Wood goes off to explore Wakaliwood....
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Justice League, the Snyder Cut, and the safest place to spend $70m
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2020 | Feature, News
Zack Snyder's new edit of the film Justice League is looking like it's now going to cost more than 2019's Joker - here are a few thoughts on that....
Not the end of the rainbow: exploring modern queer game development
by Florence Smith Nicholls | Oct 23, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Three queer game designers tell us how they centre LGBTQA+ experiences in their work
The Mousetrap, and the unfortunate deal for its movie rights
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2020 | Feature, News
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is the longest running theatre show in London - and the assorted attempts to bring it to the movies had all failed....
Film Quiz Friday: As Seen On TV!
by Mark Harrison | Oct 23, 2020 | Feature, News
As Borat 2 grabs headlines, this week’s movie quiz covers various British telly-to-film adaptations and a host of other cinematic bits and bobs....
Really good soundbars for home cinema: some recommendations
by Ian Evenden | Oct 23, 2020 | Feature, News
Here's a round-up of some really rather excellent soundbars that might just give your home cinema set up something of a sonic boost....
British movie podcast of the week: Not Just for Kids
by Em McGowan | Oct 23, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we recommend an independent movie podcast from the UK, a salute to the terrific Not Just For Kids....
Exploring the pirate town of Mêlée Island
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Oct 22, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
A detailed look into the workings of Monkey Island’s iconic and beautiful settlement
Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, and its magical musical supergroup
by Mark Harrison | Oct 22, 2020 | Feature, News
Jarvis Cocker, Jonny Greenwood and Phil Selway played Hogwarts in the fourth Harry Potter film - here's how the band came together....
Sudden Death: the film where Van Damme fought a penguin to death
by Matt Edwards | Oct 21, 2020 | Feature, News
A lookback at the 90s action film Sudden Death, a movie that arrived at a point where action cinema was going through big changes....
Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: Circuit Breaker
by Jane Roberts | Oct 21, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot on the Film Stories site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words about a different type of circuit breaker....
Celebrating Maid Marian & Her Merry Men: a children's television classic
by Alex Westthorp | Oct 20, 2020 | Feature, News
A much-loved children's television favourite that's being lined up for a Netflix reboot, we look at what makes Maid Marian & Her Merry Men so...
Enola Holmes and the case of Hitchcock's apocryphal icebox
by Brendon Connelly | Oct 20, 2020 | Feature, News
The icebox moment of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, a few thoughts on the recent Netflix hit Enola Holmes, and how the two intertwine a little....
Sean Pertwee interview: Dog Soldiers on 4K, Gotham, Equilibrium
by Duncan Bowles | Oct 19, 2020 | Feature, News
Sean Pertwee has racked up well over 100 acting credits to date and there’s a good reason why – he’s long been an advocate and supporter of the Briti...
Mêlée and mirth: the making of Monkey Island
by Jack Yarwood | Oct 16, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
We speak to the developers of the Monkey Island games to hear more about the making of the adventure classic and its many sequels
A few words in defence of the Warcraft movie
by Martin Shore | Oct 16, 2020 | Feature, News
The 2016 Warcraft movie was hit by a critical backlash, and box office that didn't ignite the planned sequel - but there's more to the film that it's...
Film Quiz Friday: Quiz Noir
by Mark Harrison | Oct 16, 2020 | Feature, News
To heck with Technicolour! It’s time for our latest weekly film quiz, featuring questions on modern black-and-white movies and assorted colourful o...
Brilliant projectors for the home: some recommendations
by Ian Evenden | Oct 16, 2020 | Feature, News
Looking for some ideas for some home cinema projectors? Here are some excellent units we'd recommend, along with a few tips as well....
British movie podcast of the week: The Prestige Podcast
by Em McGowan | Oct 16, 2020 | Feature
Welcome to our weekly spot where we highlight a UK film podcast that we think is well worth your time: this week, it's The Prestige Podcast....
Children's book of the week: The Clockwork Sparrow
by Alexandra Goldstein | Oct 15, 2020 | Feature, Reviews
Introducing our new weekly spot where we review and recommend a book for young readers: and we're starting with a terrific series for 8-12 year olds....
Neil Marshall interview: Dog Soldiers on 4K, Game of Thrones, Centurion
by Duncan Bowles | Oct 14, 2020 | Feature, News
Director Neil Marshall chats to us about bringing Dog Soldiers back to the screen, plus how he landed his work on Game Of Thrones at the very last...
Wellbeing & mental health matters: breaking it down
by Jane Roberts | Oct 14, 2020 | Feature
A few words on trying to keep on top of things in these particularly testing times, and breaking stuff down to make it a little more manageable....
Hollywood filth: the saucy movies of the 1940s
by Sarah Cook | Oct 13, 2020 | Feature, News
Sarah Cook delves in the deep past of Hollywood in search of some fruity movies - and she finds plenty hiding away in the 1940s....
How an Irish indie film sparked Mrs Brown's Boys
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 12, 2020 | Feature, News
How the character of Mrs Brown from Mrs Brown's Boys first made it to the screen as a small indie movie directed by and starring Anjelica Huston....
Today is a landmark anniversary in time travel (according to Timecop)
by Simon Brew | Oct 10, 2020 | Feature, News
It's the 26th anniversary of a momentous day for time travel, and thank goodness there's a film that's cemented its importance....
Animal Farm: some games are more equal than others
by Simon Brew | Oct 09, 2020 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
George Orwell’s Animal Farm might be the most unlikely inspiration for a video game this winter
How Swordfish’s big effects shot nearly missed its deadline
by Simon Brew | Oct 09, 2020 | Feature, News
Swordfish's hugely challenging key effects shot wasn't finished until one week before its cinema release - here's the inside story of what happened....
Mamoudou Athie interview: Life in the Blumhouse's Black Box
by Kelechi Ehenulo | Oct 09, 2020 | Feature
Kelechi Ehenulo interviews Black Box star Mamoudou Athie about his latest horror outing, his upcoming roles, and UFC....
Film Quiz Friday: The Sequelizer!
by Mark Harrison | Oct 09, 2020 | Feature
It’s time to separate your First Avenger from your Last Knight with our weekly film quiz, which covers sequels, remakes, and all kinds of films in b...
Brilliant televisions for home cinema: some recommendations
by Ian Evenden | Oct 09, 2020 | Feature, News
In the first in a series of home cinema hardware round-ups, a look at some terrific televisions and some recommended sets to buy too....
British movie podcast of the week: Snakebite Horrorcast
by Em McGowan | Oct 09, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we salute and recommend a British movie podcast, here's why Snakebite Horrorcast is worth some of your time....
Circles: the spooky audio series born in lockdown
by Brendon Connelly | Oct 08, 2020 | Feature, News
How a tense audio series came together during lockdown - and how you can find out more about, and listen to, Circles....
