Film Stories

Thanksgiving review | I am thankful for Eli Roth

by James Harvey | Nov 15, 2023 | Reviews

After a Black Friday sale ends in tragedy, a masked killer terrorises the teens responsible in Eli Roth’s ludicrously frothy thriller. Here’s our Tha...

Saw X | Director Kevin Greutert discusses traps and the future of Saw

by Maria Lattila | Nov 15, 2023 | Feature

We chat to director Kevin Greutert about Saw X, crafting Saw traps and what the franchise’s future looks like.

Pokémon Concierge | Netflix stop-motion animated series gets trailer and release date

by Ryan Lambie | Nov 15, 2023 | Gaming, News, TV

Pocket monsters go on a relaxing holiday in the charming-looking Pokémon Concierge, a stop-motion animated series coming to Netflix. Here's a trailer...

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived review | A touching tribute to male friendship

by James Harvey | Nov 15, 2023 | Reviews

Daniel Radcliffe executive produces a heartwarming, and deceptively hard-hitting, documentary on his Potter stuntman and friend. Here’s our The Boy W...

The Killer, and the meaning of David Fincher’s product placement

by Ryan Lambie | Nov 15, 2023 | Feature

Starbucks, Amazon, WeWork, McDonalds - all brands seen in David Fincher movies, from Fight Club to The Killer. We take a look at what it all means....

Supergirl | New movie finds its writer

by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2023 | News

Another attempt to get Supergirl off the ground is in the works with Ana Nogueira returning for another crack at Kara Zor-El....

Ridley Scott on Aliens | “I think I was hurt”

by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2023 | News

Ridley Scott wasn't offered the chance to make Alien 2 - and when James Cameron got the job, he wasn't too happy....

Opus | Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich join A24's horror movie

by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2023 | News

The cast for the upcoming movie Opus makes it one of next year's most intriguing films in the horror genre. More here:...

Oppenheimer | Christopher Nolan on the Blu-ray where “no evil streaming service can come steal it from you”

by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2023 | News

Christopher Nolan has taken a tongue-in-cheek prod at streaming services, as he readies Oppenheimer for Blu-ray....

Ridley Scott plans to make a western next

by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2023 | News

After he finishes up on Gladiator 2, a 'bucket list' project - a western - is next on the list for non-stop Ridley Scott. More here....

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Mental health and wellbeing matters: tiny steps

by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2023 | Feature

A few words about those days when life feels like it's ganging up on you - and how to try to get through them....

Big Boys | Series 2 will begin in January

by Jake Godfrey | Nov 15, 2023 | News, TV

Jack Rooke’s sitcom Big Boys returns to Channel 4 in January, and the details of the new run have landed....

Merry Little Batman | Trailer released for Batman's Christmas special

by Jake Godfrey | Nov 15, 2023 | News

Merry Little Batman sees the Caped Crusader headline his own animated Christmas Special, here's the trailer....

Taika Waititi rules himself out of directing Thor 5

by Maria Lattila | Nov 14, 2023 | News

Despite Marvel’s latest troubles, Thor 5 is reportedly pressing on, but Taika Waititi won’t be returning to helm the film.

Opinion | The Game Awards, Dave The Diver, and what qualifies as an indie game

by Lewis Packwood | Nov 14, 2023 | Gaming, News

The nomination of Dave the Diver in the Best Independent Game category at the Game Awards has kicked off a storm.

Sir John Boorman pays tribute to Michel Ciment (1938-2023)

by Sir John Boorman | Nov 14, 2023 | News

French critic and editor Michel Ciment has died at the age of 85. His friend, Sir John Boorman, pays tribute....

Coyote Vs Acme | Canning cancelled after filmmakers pull meetings with Warner Bros.

by James Harvey | Nov 14, 2023 | News

It sounds like Coyote Vs Acme might be heading to a rival studio after all - and we've got some very angry filmmakers to thank....

After shedding 900 staff this year, Unity says more layoffs are on the way

by Lewis Packwood | Nov 14, 2023 | Gaming, News

Unity's Q3 earnings report reveals the company is planning to lay off more employees and cut certain products.

If Coyote Vs Acme can (rightly) be saved, Batgirl and Scoob! 2 should be next

by Simon Brew | Nov 14, 2023 | Feature, News

Warner Bros might finally be learning to undelete films following its Coyote Vs Acme debacle: now it should revisit its disastrous cull of Batgirl and...

Remedy's upcoming co-op shooter will no longer be free-to-play

by Ryan Lambie | Nov 14, 2023 | Gaming, News

Alan Wake 2 developer Remedy's upcoming co-op game, codenamed Vanguard, will no longer be free-to-play due to a "rapidly changing" market....

A Murder At The End Of The World review | A thrilling, if generic, murder mystery

by Maria Lattila | Nov 14, 2023 | Reviews, TV

Emma Corrin stars as Gen Z amateur sleuth in the new mystery series. Read our review of A Murder At The End Of The World.

Ridley Scott revisited: Blade Runner, a film that changed sci-fi cinema forever

by A J Black | Nov 14, 2023 | Feature

In 1982, Ridley Scott made Blade Runner - a sci-fi noir that struggled financially when it was released, but has since become a genre classic....

The Brothers Sun | Trailer released for Netflix assassin drama

by Jake Godfrey | Nov 14, 2023 | News, TV

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh headlines assassin drama The Brothers Sun. Here's the trailer for the upcoming series from Netflix....

The Creator | UK DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Steelbook release details

by Simon Brew | Nov 14, 2023 | News

Gareth Edwards' The Creator is heading to Blu-ray and other physical media in the UK in January 2024. More details here:...

The Terminator | Anime series heading to Netflix

by Jake Godfrey | Nov 14, 2023 | News, TV

The Terminator is becoming an anime series for Netflix, it's been revealed. More details this way....

Denzel Washington to play Hannibal

by Dan Cooper | Nov 14, 2023 | News

Denzel Washington is set to play the legendary conqueror Hannibal in another partnership with regular collaborator, Antoine Fuqua....

Masters Of The Univers movie resurrected (yet again)

by Dan Cooper | Nov 14, 2023 | News

Following Netflix's scrapping of a planned Masters Of The Universe film, Amazon is the latest studio to pick the project up and attempt to bring it to...