James Bond | What's taking so long to make the modern 007 movies?
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2023 | Feature
It used to be James Bond films came along every two years – but in recent times, for different reasons, 007 has taken his time....
Blackberry | The 121 minute film is now set to be shown as a three part TV show
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2023 | News, TV
The impressive Blackberry movie has been playing in cinemas - but now it's being broken into three television-sized episodes....
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 2 delayed into 2025
by Dan Cooper | Oct 24, 2023 | News
The follow up to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning is moving back a year, and looks like it might be changing title as well. More here....
Culprits | Trailer released for crime comedy series
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 24, 2023 | News, TV
Gemma Arterton reunites with director J Blakeson (The Disappearance Of Alice Creed) in Culprits. Here's the new trailer....
The Life Of Chuck | Casting for Mike Flanagan's new Stephen King film
by Dan Cooper | Oct 24, 2023 | News
Mike Flanagan's upcoming take on Stephen King's interconnected short stories in The Life Of Chuck is looking very promising indeed. ...
Exploring Powell and Pressburger's I Know Where I'm Going!
by Sarah Cook | Oct 24, 2023 | Feature
As the BFI's Cinema Unbound season continues to shed light on the films of Powell and Pressburger, we take a closer look at I Know Where I'm Going!...
Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em | Unseen footage to be shown at charity screening in Southampton
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 24, 2023 | News, TV
Unseen footage of popular 1970s BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do Ave 'Em will be shown at a special screening in Southampton in aid of Children In Need...
The top 41 must-see movies of 2023
by Film Stories | Oct 24, 2023 | Feature
2023 promises to be quite the year for movies - and we've brought together our list of the must-see films of the next 12 months....
Paddington 3 is coming to UK cinemas in November 2024
by Maria Lattila | Oct 23, 2023 | News
The third Paddington film, titled Paddington in Peru, has completed filming and is coming to cinemas on 8 November, 2024.
Suika Game | Japanese viral hit gets a western Switch release
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Suika Game has reached 2 million downloads on Switch in Japan, and now the surprise hit title has made its way to the west.
Matthew Vaughn wants fewer but better Marvel films
by Maria Lattila | Oct 23, 2023 | News
Matthew Vaughn has given his two cents about the current state of superhero cinema and what Marvel should be doing differently.
The fake porn website from About A Boy still going strong in 2023
by James Harvey | Oct 23, 2023 | Feature
A throwaway porn gag from About A Boy has spawned a 20-year internet quirk – we got in touch with its creator....
Divergent author discusses the film franchise's abrupt ending | "It feels complete to me"
by James Harvey | Oct 23, 2023 | News
10 years on from the final book's publication, Divergent series author Veronica Roth has shared her thoughts on the films' unfinished ending....
Skull Island: Rise of Kong was made in just a year
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
The developers of Skull Island: Rise of Kong have said the publisher GameMill Entertainment gave them just a year to make the game.
Inside 84, Tokyo’s ‘secret’ Nintendo bar
by Alan Wen | Oct 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
On a trip to Tokyo, Alan Wen paid a visit to an exclusive members’ bar a run by a former Nintendo employee.
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed review | An incisive documentary
by Lauren Miles | Oct 23, 2023 | Reviews
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed is a well researched and personal documentary that puts his story in the hands of people who knew him. ...
Another take on Stephen King's Carrie could be on the way
by Dan Cooper | Oct 23, 2023 | News
A decade after the last reimagining, rumours are swirling that another take on Stephen King's Carrie is being planned.
James Bond | Barbara Broccoli says they've not even begun the next chapter
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | News
It's been two years since the release of No Time To Die - but we're no closer to a new James Bond movie, Barbara Broccoli seems to confirm....
Netflix | 33 word explanation for price rises given to UK customers
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | News
Netflix has written to its UK customers to explain why its prices are going up - but it's barely managed to muster a paragraph....
Hollywood strikes | Actors Guild and studios set to renew negotiations
by Dan Cooper | Oct 23, 2023 | News
After a tough week for the Actors Guild, fresh negotiations are set to resume with Hollywood studios....
Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan | Exploring Kirk's journey from regret to rebirth
by A J Black | Oct 23, 2023 | Feature
Our spoiler-y dissection of Star Trek II continues with a look at how The Wrath Of Khan sees James T Kirk confront his mortality and regrets, and ultimately regain his youth.
Martin Scorsese may look to co-direct his next film, The Wager
by Dan Cooper | Oct 23, 2023 | News
Martin Scorsese is keenly aware of both his age... and the challenges posed by his next production, which looks like being The Wager....
Terrifier | The low budget horror hits are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | News
Terrifier and Terrifier 2 are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time, both landing in early 2024. More details here....
Doctor Who | Celebratory evening of programming to air on BBC4 on 1st November
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 23, 2023 | News, TV
An evening of Doctor Who programming is coming to BBC4 on the 1st November, with a one-hour documentary and a special celebratory concert. More...
Podcast: Knives Out (2019) and About A Boy (2002)
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | Podcasts
It's another brand new Film Stories podcast! This week, Simon takes a look back at Rian Johnson's Knives Out (2019) and About A Boy (2002)....
Frasier season 1 episode 3 review | One for the ‘Craniacs’
by A J Black | Oct 23, 2023 | Reviews, TV
Frasier season 1 really finds its stride in episode 3, First Class, with some solid character dynamics and gags. Our review:
Loki season 2 episode 3 review | A timely romp at the World's Fair
by A J Black | Oct 23, 2023 | Reviews, TV
The latest episode of Loki - 1893 - is impressive, but also serves as a metaphor for where the Marvel Cinematic Universe has landed. Spoilers......
Worzel Gummidge Down Under | Sequel series coming to Blu-ray next month
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 23, 2023 | News, TV
Worzel Gummidge Down Under is coming to Blu-ray next month - with a plethora of special features on the disc. Details within....
Doctor Who and BBC iPlayer | The first episode controversy explained
by Film Stories | Oct 20, 2023 | Feature, TV
An Unearthly Child will be missing from the BBC’s Doctor Who collection on its iPlayer service - and we’ve been digging into why....
The many films Martin Scorsese never made
by James Harvey | Oct 20, 2023 | Feature
He might have 26 feature films to his name, but the list of movies Martin Scorsese nearly directed is far longer. We’re taking a dive into the films h...
