Feature Archives

The two films that died when Batman & Robin flopped

by Simon Brew | Apr 20, 2020 | Feature

Warner Bros had two more films lined up with director Joel Schumacher - but Batman & Robin's box office disappointment changed its plans....

Three films and out: the movie story of Yahoo Serious

by Mark Searby | Apr 16, 2020 | Feature

When Young Einstein was being prepared for its US cinema release, Yahoo Serious was on the verge of being a big star - here's what happened next....

Titanic, and how Paramount Pictures got an incredible deal on the world’s biggest film

by Simon Brew | Apr 15, 2020 | Feature

Titanic was for a long time the biggest film of all time at the box office - and at least one movie studio got an absolute bargain....

Wellbeing Matters: a few words about ennui

by Jane Roberts | Apr 15, 2020 | Feature

Our spot on the website where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, and this week we want to have a natter about struggling through these times....

The slow demise of World War Z 2

by Simon Brew | Apr 14, 2020 | Feature

World War Z 2 finally had the plug pulled on it earlier this year, after six years of people trying to get the sequel moving....

The Terminator 3 fan script that became an early internet sensation

by Simon Brew | Apr 14, 2020 | Feature, News

Long before Terminator 3 happened, one man wrote a fan script, and it turned into a bit of a thing - here's the story....

13 great Victorian London films to watch

by Sarah Cook | Apr 10, 2020 | Feature, News

If you're looking for something to watch, might we suggest some terrific historical movies set in Victorian London? Here are 13 to pick from....

The lost Aardman movie, and why it fell apart

by Simon Brew | Apr 10, 2020 | Feature, News

When Chicken Run hit big at the box office, Aardman moved onto a project involving a hare and a tortoise - but it'd soon hit problems....

British movie podcast of the week: Talk Filmy To Me

by Em McGowan | Apr 10, 2020 | Feature

Our weekly part of the site where we recommend an independent film podcast returns, as we invite you to talk filmy....

300: a film more historically accurate than it's given credit for

by Jen Cresswell | Apr 09, 2020 | Feature

Zack Snyder's hugely successful movie 300 is often sneered at for its treatment of history - but there's an argument it got things closer than it's...

Why the plan for Airplane! 3 never happened

by Simon Brew | Apr 08, 2020 | Feature

Plans were already afoot for a Airplane! 3 as the second movie was set to be released - but two factors would stop it happening....

Wellbeing Matters: checking in, and some helpful links

by Jane Roberts | Apr 08, 2020 | Feature

In our weekly slot where we chat about wellbeing and mental health matters, we just want to check in with you, say hello, and offer a few useful...

Our film story: This is Depression - the blog that led to a movie

by Denise Harrison | Apr 08, 2020 | Feature

Denise Harrison tells us about the incredible journey that led to award-winning short film, This Is Depression....

The code of conduct for a home movie night

by Simon Brew | Apr 07, 2020 | Feature

How difficult is to watch films at home without interruption? We'd put together a few simple rules for the home movie night....

The beautiful game: the studios redefining football

by Sean Martin | Apr 06, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

We meet the developers intent on changing the rules of the football video game

Alita: Battle Angel – a film that deserved more support?

by Simon Brew | Apr 06, 2020 | Feature

When Alita: Battle Angel landed in cinemas, it did decent business, but still fell short of commercial expectations - but it's the kind of big,...

The story of the lost Bioshock movie

by Simon Brew | Apr 06, 2020 | Feature

The contract for the Bioshock movie was written to ensure that the film actually got made - but it did not go to plan....

Leslie Nielsen as Frank Drebin in Red Rock Cider commerial

Leslie Nielsen, and the adverts that (sort of) let him become Frank Drebin again

by Simon Brew | Apr 03, 2020 | Feature

Leslie Nielsen had just hit big playing Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun at the exact time that adverts for a new cider were being thought up in the UK...