Reach The Rock: the story of the forgotten John Hughes film
by Jake Godfrey | May 16, 2022 | Feature, News
John Hughes' filmography is crammed with classics, but one film continues to fly under the radar: here's the story of Reach The Rock....
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Reservoir Dogs, and how it was 'banned' in the UK on video
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | Feature, News
In 1992, Reservoir Dogs became a small sensation - but a decision to delay the video release of Quentin Tarantino's debut made it so much more....
Johnny Mnemonic, starring Keanu Reeves, heads to Blu-ray for the first time in UK
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | News
Keanu Reeves takes the lead in Johnny Mnemonic, that’s getting a UK Blu-ray release at last - with no shortage of extra features....
Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan’s Batman films getting special 4K disc releases
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | News
Batman, Batman Returns and The Dark Knight trilogy are all getting new collector's edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases in the UK....
Dan Stevens heads to Godzilla Vs Kong 2
by Simon Brew | May 13, 2022 | News
Adam Wingard will be back to direct Godzilla Vs Kong 2, it's been confirmed, and he's bringing along Dan Stevens this time....
This Is Spinal Tap to get a sequel almost four decades later
by Dan Cooper | May 13, 2022 | News
The beloved heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is winding up for an encore, with original director Rob Reiner at the helm. ...
Hayden Panettiere back for Scream 6
by Jake Godfrey | May 13, 2022 | News
Star of Scream 4 will battle Ghostface once more, as a handful of cast members are confirmed for the upcoming sequel Scream 6....
Adam Driver leads impressive ensemble for Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
by Dan Cooper | May 13, 2022 | News
Francis Ford Coppola's self-funded $100m passion project Megalopolis is finally happening, and casting has been announced....
Christopher Walken to appear in Dune II
by Dan Cooper | May 13, 2022 | News
Christopher Walken joins Florence Pugh and Austin Butler in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming science fiction sequel Dune: Part II....
Film Quiz Friday: Thank Films It’s Friday!
by Mark Harrison | May 13, 2022 | Feature, News
Nobody demanded it, but now we’ve done it – this week’s film-themed Friday quiz is a Friday-themed film quiz, with plenty more movie trivia to spare...
Film Stories issue 33 (May 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | May 13, 2022 | News
Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode lead the latest issue of Film Stories magazine - here are full details of the new issue....
Liam Neeson and Joe Keery are set to enter Cold Storage
by Dan Cooper | May 12, 2022 | News
An 'odd couple' sci-fi action flick starring Liam Neeson and Joe Keery and penned by Jurassic Park's David Koepp? More details on Cold Storage here....
Writer of Kevin Feige's Star Wars film gives update on the project
by Dan Cooper | May 12, 2022 | News
Writer Michael Waldron has moved from Doctor Strange 2 to Kevin Feige's planned Star Wars movie - and has given an update....
First Blood is heading back to cinemas for its 40th birthday
by Simon Brew | May 12, 2022 | News
The very first big screen appearance of Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo is heading back to cinemas next month....
Trailer released for Ranulph Fiennes documentary Explorer
by Lauren Miles | May 12, 2022 | News
Universal's documentary, Explorer, paints a picture of the life and adventures of Sir Ranulph Fiennes - and the film now has a trailer....
Lionsgate announces sequel to Paul Feig's A Simple Favour
by Dan Cooper | May 12, 2022 | News
Paul Feig is returning to helm the sequel to the 2018 mystery comedy A Simple Favour, following its critical and commercial success....
Red Sonja is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | May 12, 2022 | News
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen are heading to 4K disc in Red Sonja - more details here....
You Only Live Twice and the rise of the James Bond parody
by Mark Harrison | May 12, 2022 | Feature, News
The 1967 spoof Casino Royale was released the same year as Sean Connery’s fifth James Bond film - but there’s a lot to send up in You Only Live Twi...
The bursting of the Netflix bubble: where does it leave movies?
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | Feature, News
Netflix's troubled 2022 is being eagerly watched in Hollywood, amidst the belief its movie strategy now has to change....
Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed set for new science fiction film
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | News
Riz Ahmed and Jessie Buckley line up for a new sci-fi movie, that appears to come with a very special love test....
Netflix's He-Man movie not shooting until 2023
by Dan Cooper | May 11, 2022 | News
A rough production window has emerged for the long-awaited live-action return of the mighty He-Man in a new Masters Of The Universe film....
Full trailer releases for Adam Sandler's return to drama in Hustle
by Dan Cooper | May 11, 2022 | News
Adam Sandler’s latest collaboration with Netflix is Hustle, another dramatic role following his acclaimed turn in 2019’s Uncut Gems. Ne...
Halle Berry to make 'elevated thriller' with Crawl director, Alexandre Aja
by Dan Cooper | May 11, 2022 | News
Halle Berry is set to return to genre films with Mother Land, the next project from the director of Crawl, The Hills Have Eyes and Piranha 3D....
Liam Neeson to star in Thug, playing old angry man
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | News
Liam Neeson signs up for a new action thriller, as a gangster trying to break free from his past: more details here....
Sicario 3 is planned, confirms Josh Brolin
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | News
A third Sicario film has been written, and rewritten, and is still something that actor Josh Brolin is keep to get moving....
Why Stormbreaker failed to kickstart a franchise
by Jake Godfrey | May 10, 2022 | Feature, News
2006's Stormbreaker, an adaptation of Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider novels, was the latest in a series of teen spy movies - why was it...
Old Movies: Joan Blondell and the now-controversial Smarty
by Sarah Cook | May 10, 2022 | Feature, News
Previously in our Old Movies column we focused on the career of Joan Blondell - now we're discussing one of her best films, Smarty. ...
Lionsgate wants to make a Knives Out deal with Netflix
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
Lionsgate is set to make Netflix an offer - not for the first time - regarding Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3....
Jodie Comer set for new thriller The End We Start From
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
The End We Start From stars Jodie Comer, with Mahalia Belo set to direct: more details on the upcoming British thriller here....
Production begins in Leeds for dark comedy starring Minnie Driver and Simon Pegg
by Dan Cooper | May 10, 2022 | News
Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose is filming in Leeds, with Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver leading the ensemble....
The Discreet Charm of The Bourgeoisie heading to 4K Ultra Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
The Discreet Charm of The Bourgeoisie is getting a 4K UHD physical disc release to celebrate its 50th birthday: more details....
Dirty Dancing sequel names its director, reveals plot details
by Dan Cooper | May 10, 2022 | News
Dirty Dancing 2 is officially pressing ahead, and more details of the sequel have been revealed....
