Film Stories

Annapurna Animation to adapt cyberpunk cat video game, Stray

by Dan Cooper | Sep 06, 2023 | News

Amidst a few changes at its animation division, Annapurna has announced it is adapting the novel video game title Stray. ...

Mental health & wellbeing matters: thoughts on CBT

by Sarah Myers | Sep 06, 2023 | Feature

In our regular spot where we chat mental health and wellbeing, a few words from someone who's been undertaking CBT....

Barbie available to buy and rent digitally from 12 September

by Lauren Miles | Sep 05, 2023 | News

Greta Gerwig's Barbie, which has become Warner Bros highest grossing film ever, is being released digitally on 12th September....

Screenshot of PlayStation UK tweet urging people to treat themselves to 19 inches of Venom

'Treat yourself to 19 inches of Venom' declares PlayStation UK - and much smirking ensues

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News

Twitter has been having a field day with PlayStation UK's saucy '19 inches of Venom' innuendo.

Retro Game Challenge and its sequel heading to Nintendo Switch

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News

Retro Game Challenge, better known in Japan as GameCentre CX: Arino's Challenge, is heading to the Nintendo Switch in remastered form.

Starfield | You can't land on planets from space - but you can fly inside them

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News

YouTuber Alanah Pearce flies for seven hours to see whether it's possible to land on Pluto in Starfield - then proceeds to hurtle straight through it.

Pikmin Finder infests your house with sentient, wide-eyed flora

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News

There's Pikmin all up in your kitchen (and bathroom, and living room) thanks to Nintendo's new AR experience, Pikmin Finder.

Ratatan | Patapon successor ends Kickstarter campaign with over £1 million in pledges

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News

Patapon creator Hiroyuki Kotani's spiritual successor Ratatan has ended its Kickstarter campaign with well over £1 million in pledges.

The Fabulous Fear Machine preview | A wickedly satirical take on the art of fearmongering

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 05, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews

Narrative strategy title The Fabulous Fear Machine sees you control the nation by spreading conspiracy theories and urban legends. Lewis takes a closer look...

Taito Milestones 2 review | A welcome mix of coin-op classics and obscurities

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

The NewZealand Story and Metal Black are among the highlights in Taito Milestones 2, an eclectic collection of arcade titles from yesteryear. Our review:

Report states Yorgos Lanthimos has shot another film with Emma Stone

by Dan Cooper | Sep 05, 2023 | News

As well as the upcoming Poor Things and anthology picture And, it seems like Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone may have partnered again. ...

Decision To Leave getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release

by Simon Brew | Sep 05, 2023 | News

Mubi is releasing Decision To Leave on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format in the UK: more details here....

New Bectu survey reveals three quarters of UK crews out of work

by Dan Cooper | Sep 05, 2023 | News

A new survey from Bectu reveals just how deeply the US strikes have bitten into the UK screen industry. ...

Simon West confirms Antara as his next film

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 05, 2023 | News

Con Air director Simon West has confirmed his next film, which will be sword and sandals epic Antara....

The X-Files revisited at 30: Fight The Future (1998)

by A J Black | Sep 05, 2023 | Feature

The X-Files is celebrating its 30th birthday this year - and the first X-Files movie, Fight The Future, is 25. We've been looking back....

Craig Mazin reveals he is developing 'weird' sixth Pirates Of The Caribbean

by Dan Cooper | Sep 05, 2023 | News

The Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise is being resurrected, with the writer behind Chernobyl and The Last of Us heavily involved. We...

Old Movies: Dinner At Eight turns 90

by Sarah Cook | Sep 05, 2023 | Feature

George Cukor's comedy drama Dinner At Eight is 90 years old - we've been taking a look at the Pre-Code classic......

Someone has worked out how to play Armored Core VI with a Steel Battalion controller

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 04, 2023 | Gaming, News

With a few mods and a special cable, it's possible to get Armored Core VI working with Capcom's giant Steel Battalion Xbox controller.

Gunbrella | New action-adventure from the makers of Gato Roboto out in September

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 04, 2023 | Gaming, News

Gunbrella is a side-scrolling action adventure with lots of gory gunplay and unique traversal mechanics, and it's out this month.

Surprise! The Chinese Room is making Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 04, 2023 | Gaming, News

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is now being developed by British studio The Chinese Room, and is set for release in 2024.

Cloud gaming | Is the sky really the limit?

by Alan Wen | Sep 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Despite some false starts, cloud gaming is becoming a reality - and accessible entry to high-end gaming. So is the technology at its silver lining? Alan Wen investigates.

Mediterranea Inferno review | A steamy, thought-provoking visual novel

by Damiano Gerli | Sep 04, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

Steamy visual novel Mediterranea Inferno tackles the problems of the Z generation in search of a direction in life - all while stretched out on the beach. Here’s our review: