The film that tempted Jack Nicholson out of retirement
by Mark Harrison | Feb 21, 2020 | Feature
It’s been 10 years since Jack Nicholson last acted, but a remake of German comedy-drama Toni Erdmann almost brought him back to the big screen....
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The rise of relaxed screenings in cinemas
by Liam Macleod | Feb 20, 2020 | Feature
Liam looks at the slight difference being offered by relaxed screenings in the UK....
The perils of making a Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy movie or TV show
by Andrew Blair | Feb 19, 2020 | Feature
The challenges of bringing The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy to the screen, big or small....
Wellbeing Matters: the quiet joy of a mixtape
by Jane Roberts | Feb 19, 2020 | Feature
In this week's Wellbeing Matters column, a few thoughts on the humble mixtape....
How I made TaniNani
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 18, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Swedish developer Kevin Andersson tells us about the ingenious level design behind his pixel puzzler
The places to buy DVDs if you’re fed up with Amazon
by Simon Brew | Feb 18, 2020 | Feature, News
If you're looking to buy your physical from somewhere other than Amazon, there are options - these ones, in fact....
The new era of warnings being placed at the start of films: but is it enough?
by Maria Lattila | Feb 14, 2020 | Feature
When material made in one era is made available in other, is a warning about unsuitable elements enough? A few thoughts....
British Movie Podcast of the Week – Why This Film
by Em McGowan | Feb 14, 2020 | Feature
This week's UK independent movie podcast recommendation: Why This Film....
The art of the Christopher Walken cameo
by Mark Harrison | Feb 13, 2020 | Feature
As Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, and Dexter Fletcher have shown us, nobody does movie cameos like Christopher Walken....
Treacle: the story behind a British road movie
by Stephen Wright | Feb 13, 2020 | Feature
Treacle follows the story of two friends, and it’s a film that in turn aims to give a voice - in its own words - to the ‘B’ in LGBTQ+. Tre...
The joy of automated testing
by Helen Carmichael | Feb 12, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
It can be used to assess difficulty levels and balance economies. Here’s how automated testing can be applied to game design
How cinema staff are getting increasing abuse for enforcing age certificates
by Simon Brew | Feb 12, 2020 | Feature, News
Cinema staff are finding themselves getting disgusting verbal abuse for enforcing rules they have no choice but to enforce....
Wellbeing Matters: embrace the odd
by Jane Roberts | Feb 12, 2020 | Feature
Inspired by Fighting With My Family, this week's Wellbeing Matters looks at doing the things we're sometimes a little worried about doing....
Glitchfall and the 'bad end' of game development
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 11, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
We meet Greek developer Nikos Stavridis, whose platformer explores the light and dark side of nostalgia
Explaining the ending of Dolittle (2020)
by Simon Brew | Feb 11, 2020 | Feature, News
The conclusion to the new Dolittle film, starring Robert Downey Jr, takes some unpickling - and with no eye at all on our traffic counter, here's what...
Doctor Who series 12: a few thoughts on the Doctor’s reaction to Graham
by Simon Brew | Feb 11, 2020 | Feature, News
With spoilers for Doctor Who up to the episode Can You Hear Me?, a few thoughts on how the most recent adventure ended....
British Movie Podcast of the Week – Asian Cinema Film Club
by Em McGowan | Feb 07, 2020 | Feature
This week's independent UK podcast choice is the Asian Cinema Club - and here's why....
The obsession with movie review embargoes: is it being blown out of proportion?
by Simon Brew | Feb 06, 2020 | Feature
Late movie review embargoes: are they still a reason to worry? Simon has been taking a look....
Arnold Schwarzenegger and his post-politics movie choices
by Mark Harrison | Feb 05, 2020 | Feature
Ten years after completing his tenure as the Governor of California, Arnie has split his time between sequels, team-ups, and a couple of surprises -...
Wellbeing Matters: Unbox Yourself
by Jane Roberts | Feb 05, 2020 | Feature
In this week's Wellbeing Matters spot, Jane looks at the importance of sometimes just stepping out....
How do press junkets work? And how do I get access?
by Simon Brew | Feb 04, 2020 | Feature
How do movie press junkets actually work? Here's a guide to the ins and outs....
A few words on opportunities for upcoming UK film critics not based in London
by Simon Brew | Feb 04, 2020 | Feature, News
Film critics in the UK tend to rely on access to London to break into the industry - and we've got a few thoughts and ideas on that....
Pitching to Film Stories and Film Stories Junior: what you need to know
by Simon Brew | Feb 04, 2020 | Feature
Here's what you need to know if you want to write for our magazines....
The Broadway & West End musicals that are heading to the movies
by Simon Brew | Feb 03, 2020 | Feature, News
Over a dozen West End and Broadway shows are heading to the movies over the coming years - and here's what to look forward to....
The quiet reason why Night School (2018) matters
by Simon Brew | Feb 03, 2020 | Feature
Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart lead Night School, a comedy with more to it than it's sometimes given credit for....
British Movie Podcast of the Week – False Starts
by Em McGowan | Jan 31, 2020 | Feature
Our weekly independent movie podcast choice looks at cinematic universes that never came to be....
Adam Sandler, his incredible box office run, and the Sony fall-out
by Simon Brew | Jan 30, 2020 | Feature
Adam Sandler's decade of box office dominance, and how The Ridiculous Six helped bring it to an end....
Doctor Who series 12: theories and spoiler-filled thoughts so far
by Simon Brew | Jan 30, 2020 | Feature
Big, big spoilers, as we take a look at recent events in Doctor Who, and theorise as to just what's going on....
Revisiting the movies of Danny DeVito as director
by Mark Harrison | Jan 29, 2020 | Feature
Best loved for his acting roles, Danny DeVito has also directed several films, including Throw Momma From The Train, The War Of The Roses, and Matilda...
Wellbeing Matters: A word about grief
by Jane Roberts | Jan 29, 2020 | Feature
Our weekly wellbeing spot returns, and Jane wants to have a chat about loss....
Midlands accents on screen: building a regional identity in film
by Hope Brotherton | Jan 28, 2020 | Feature
The Birmingham accent is rarely heard on screen - but, as Hope Brotherton discovers, something is being done about that....
Latency: what it is, and how to minimise it
by David Crookes | Jan 27, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Understanding latency and optimising for it can make the difference between a great game and a disorienting one
