British movie podcast of the week: Talking The Mickey
by Em McGowan | Jun 26, 2020 | Feature
Each week, we recommend a British independent movie podcast we think you might like: this week, with a Disney theme to it....
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The troubled attempts to promote 1999’s Office Space
by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2020 | Feature
It's regarded as a comedy classic of the 1990s - but thanks in part to a 'difficult' marketing campaign, few people turned up to see Office Space....
The changing face of movie tie-in video games
by Dan Cooper | Jun 24, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
They rose, fell, and returned in a new form. Dan Cooper charts the movie tie-in’s evolution
The Matrix Revolutions and its groundbreaking “Zero Hour” global release
by Mark Harrison | Jun 24, 2020 | Feature
The third Matrix movie’s Zero Hour premiere was an early example of a day-and-date global release for a major studio movie - we look back on Warner B...
Wellbeing Matters: A word about asking for help
by Jane Roberts | Jun 24, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly part of the site where we chat about things to do with mental health and wellbeing - and this time, a few thoughts on asking for help...
A UK cinema manager's perspective on the reopening of multiplexes
by Jake Lawson | Jun 23, 2020 | Feature
With cinemas set to open in the UK this July, how do multiplex managers feel about it? Here, under a pseudonym, one of them shares their concerns....
The permissions problems of Serial Mom
by Simon Brew | Jun 22, 2020 | Feature, News
John Waters' superb Serial Mom came up with some interesting problems, as it looked to present an everyday suburban scene against, er, a quite dark...
The films that lured Cher back to the movies
by Simon Brew | Jun 19, 2020 | Feature
After she won an Oscar for 1987's Moonstruck, Cher found herself nervous as to what to tackle next - and it'd be a couple of years before she found...
Film Quiz Friday: the Big Screen to Small Screen edition
by Mark Harrison | Jun 19, 2020 | Feature
Who was The Bourne Lazenby? When did Hollywood first flush the loo? And most importantly, what’s on the telly? It’s time for another Friday film qui...
British movie podcast of the week: Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour
by Em McGowan | Jun 19, 2020 | Feature
Each week, we recommend a British independent movie podcast that we think is worth your time - and this week, we're heading to Stacey's....
Failing to listen: subtitles, accessibility and the movies
by Charlotte Little | Jun 18, 2020 | Feature
Why are so many big companies not getting the message about subtitles and accessibility for their releases? Charlotte Little explains the problems....
Pretty In Pink: how one John Hughes film directly inspired another
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 18, 2020 | Feature
A reshot ending to the film Pretty In Pink left the late, great John Hughes unhappy - and he vowed to do something about it with his next feature....
Artemis Fowl, Die Hard, and Disney’s missed opportunity
by Mark Harrison | Jun 17, 2020 | Feature
Originally billed as “Die Hard with fairies”, Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl has been ripe for a film adaptation for almost 20 years - yet things didn'...
Wellbeing Matters: singing your praises
by Jane Roberts | Jun 17, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly slot where we chat about bits and bobs to do with mental health and wellbeing, a few words about trying to find some positives....
What's the new normal going to be for UK cinemas?
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 16, 2020 | Feature
Cinemas are planning to reopen in July - but how will that be possible? Plus: the challenge going forward in keeping cinemas financially viable....
The big production problems of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
by Simon Brew | Jun 15, 2020 | Feature
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story was a production that fought the weather, health problems, and an awful lot of brain - oh, and the Triads as well....
How The Perfect Storm helped quietly change blockbuster cinema
by Simon Brew | Jun 15, 2020 | Feature, News
The Perfect Storm proved a pivotal film in Warner Bros' approach to blockbuster cinema - and it had ramifications for Disney too....
Film Quiz Friday: Famous Last Words...
by Mark Harrison | Jun 12, 2020 | Feature
Dolly back your deckchair in astonishment! It’s time for another Friday film quiz, and some of the questions in this week’s selection come from the...
British movie podcast of the week: The Final Girls
by Em McGowan | Jun 12, 2020 | Feature
Each week, we recommend a new independent UK movie podcast we think is well worth your ears: and here's why The Final Girls is worth a listen....
The unproduced film projects of Peter Jackson
by Mark Harrison | Jun 11, 2020 | Feature
We’ve been looking at the stories behind Peter Jackson’s unproduced films, from his Nightmare On Elm Street sequel to the long-awaited Tintin 2....
Coralie Fargeat interview: Revenge, extra features, physical media
by Tim Murray | Jun 11, 2020 | Feature
With Revenge landing on limited edition Blu-ray, we chat to its director about the film finally getting a special edition physical media release....
The woman who powered Warner Bros' movie marketing revolution
by Film Stories | Jun 10, 2020 | Feature
Sue Kroll isn’t a household name, but her work has had real influence on the movie world over the past decade or two....
Wellbeing Matters: when bullies steal your spark
by Jane Roberts | Jun 10, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we talk about things to do with mental health and wellbeing, a bit of a chat about the damage bullies do....
How we made A Serial Killer's Guide To Life
by Poppy Roe | Jun 10, 2020 | Feature, News
Poppy Roe takes us through the story behind her debut feature film, the acclaimed A Serial Killer's Guide To Life....
My 12 favourite things about Michael Bay’s Armageddon
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2020 | Feature
If you're looking for some 1990s escapist entertainment, then Michael Bay's Armageddon never lets you down....
The lost Adam Sandler blockbuster movie
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | Feature
For his last film as part of his Sony contract, Adam Sandler wants to bring a board game adaptation to the screen, one that would ultimately go...
Film Quiz Friday: Blood And Ice Cream edition
by Mark Harrison | Jun 05, 2020 | Feature
How’s this for a slice of fried gold? This week’s film quiz covers Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End, along with the usual mix of movie...
British movie podcast of the week: Big Meeting!
by Em McGowan | Jun 05, 2020 | Feature
Each week, we highlight a terrific British movie podcast that we reckon is worth your time - and here's a salute to Big Meeting....
Pride: a funny, moving film that deserves a much bigger audience
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2020 | Feature
2014's Pride remains one of the finest British films of the last decade, and yet it remains for many an undiscovered gem - here's why it deserves a...
Pihu: the story behind a terrifying film
by Sarah Myers | Jun 04, 2020 | Feature
Sarah Myers digs into the story of Pihu – now on Netflix – and finds out how it was done, from writer/director Vinod Kapri. W...
Saluting the Sega Game Gear
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 03, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
It ate batteries and wasn’t massively portable, but Sega’s answer to the Game Boy still had its moments
Wellbeing Matters: a word or two about anxiety
by Jane Roberts | Jun 03, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we talk about mental health and wellbeing, just a few words about anxiety in these difficult times....
