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...
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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....
Firewatch’s Henry and tutorialising narrative
by Antony de Fault | Jun 02, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
How Firewatch’s immaculate intro teaches the player to think and behave like a very particular character
Sean Connery, and his Highlander II contract restrictions
by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2020 | Feature
It took a long time for Sean Connery to agree to make a second Highlander film - and even then, his appearance came with a few challenges....
Zoning out in Cities: Skylines
by Ian Dransfield | Jun 01, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
The magic of solace through plotting bus routes
The ambitious $50m Robin Williams blockbuster that proved impossible to sell
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | Feature
It was one of the biggest studio gambles of 1992 - but 20th Century Fox found itself in trouble when it came to promoting the Robin Williams-headlined...
Killer Feature: Mode 7
by Ian Dransfield | May 29, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
More than seven games used it, and it was always mind-blowing
How Kermode & Mayo's Home Entertainment Service has plugged a Film programme-sized gap
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | Feature
It may have come about quickly due to current circumstances, but bringing the joy of Wittertainment to television has been long overdue....
Film Quiz Friday: 30 questions, cover to cover
by Mark Harrison | May 29, 2020 | Feature
How well do you know the work of our Film Stories cover stars to date? Put on your thinking caps and your trivia trousers for another Friday film...
The clever low-tech filming trick in 2009's Star Trek movie
by Brendon Connelly | May 29, 2020 | Feature, News
2009's Star Trek had a lot of CG, but director JJ Abrams also was keen to use practical work wherever possible - including the skydiving sequence....
British movie podcast of the week: Is It Worth It?
by Em McGowan | May 29, 2020 | Feature
Every week, we recommend an independent movie podcast that we think is worth your time: this week, a look at Is It Worth It....
Interactive: Portal Mortal
by Ryan Lambie | May 28, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
It’s the unholy offspring of Portal and Super Meat Boy. Introducing Portal Mortal…
The thrill of the in-game hunt
by Sean Martin | May 27, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Whether for money, upgrades, or simply survival, we hunt for a variety of reasons in the games we play. But what lies beyond these motivations? What is the player experience of the hunt, and how is it conjured?
Wellbeing Matters: breaking boredom
by Jane Roberts | May 27, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly place to talk about mental health and general wellbeing, this time we're having a natter about trying to offset boredom in current...
The forgotten Mortal Kombat klones of the 1990s
by Steven T Wright | May 26, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Behind the scenes of a bygone era’s gory, mediocre fighting games
Relax: 10 films that use ASMR - and how
by Scott Wilson | May 25, 2020 | Feature
Toy Story 2 isn't the only movie with a notable ASMR moment in it - here are ten examples of the phenomenon on the screen....
20 corking construction games you can play right now
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Want to scratch that creative itch? You may need some cream for that. And afterwards, try out a few of these great construction games
The movies, and why it’s worth fighting more than ever for physical media
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | Feature
Low quality streaming, unavailable films, movie edits by stealth: why physical media matters more than ever in the streaming age....
Film Quiz Friday: Whose Tagline Is It Anyway?
by Mark Harrison | May 22, 2020 | Feature
Deep Impact or Armageddon? Just one of the questions you’ll face in this week’s Friday film quiz, the trivia scramble where no one can hear you scr...
