The Dive review: a tense underwater thriller
by Lauren Miles | Aug 24, 2023 | Reviews
The Dive follows two sisters as they go diving together in an isolated place, and things start to go very wrong - here's our review....
Harmony Korine believes interactive films are the future
by Dan Cooper | Aug 24, 2023 | News
Film and gaming technology will converge argues the Spring Breakers director, as he steps away from traditional cinema. ...
L.A. Noire | A closer look at its female characters
by Rachel Presser | Aug 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
In 2011’s L.A. Noire, the female characters with real agency are outlaws, outright villains, or at the margins of society. ...
WGA rejects studio deal, fears of prolonged strike renewed
by Dan Cooper | Aug 24, 2023 | News
The Writers Guild dismisses the studios' offer, sparking concerns that the ongoing strike could be far from over. ...
Ben Wheatley revisited: Free Fire (2016)
by A J Black | Aug 24, 2023 | Feature
Free Fire marked a different turn in the career of Ben Wheatley, and we've been going back to 2016 to revisit the film......
Michael Mann plays down talk of Heat 2
by Dan Cooper | Aug 24, 2023 | News
Michael Mann suggests that plans for a sequel to his 1995 crime classic have yet to come together, despite the ongoing rumours. ...
The original Scream trilogy coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in UK
by Simon Brew | Aug 24, 2023 | News
Wes Craven's first three Scream films are getting a 4K disc release in the UK this October: more details here....
Comedian Bill Burr to make directorial debut with Old Dads
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 24, 2023 | News
Comedian Bill Burr makes his directorial debut with Old Dads for Netflix, and details of the project have arrived....
Full trailer released for The Expendables 4
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 24, 2023 | News
The Expendables 4 lands in September, and here's the first trailer for the promised collection of action carnage....
Paramount+ releases teaser trailer for Good Burger 2
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 24, 2023 | News
Good Burger 2 is heading to Paramount+ later this year, and the first trailer for the belated sequel has arrived....
Nightdive Studios announces remasters of Star Wars: Dark Forces and Turok 3
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nightdive is waving its magic remaster wand over the classic 1990s first-person shooters Dark Forces and Turok 3.
The Blackening review: fun slasher comedy
by Lauren Miles | Aug 23, 2023 | Reviews
Director Tim Story's slasher-comedy The Blackening pits a group of black protagonists against a masked killer - and typical genre tropes....
North England-set 'comedy slapformer' Thank Goodness You're Here! revealed at Gamescom
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
The colourful, bizarre and staunchly northern Thank Goodness You're Here! was a highlight of Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live.
Balloon Kid | The rise, fall and rise of Nintendo’s curiously neglected game series
by Steven Tucker | Aug 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Balloon Kid has appeared in various guises on Game Boy, NES and Wii U. So why does Nintendo seem so embarrassed by the long-running series?
The annual BBFC report: all the numbers for 2022
by Tim Murray | Aug 23, 2023 | Feature
The most highly-publicised part of the annual BBFC report is usually the complaints - here, we break down the entire thing. ...
US studios reveal deal offered to striking writers
by Dan Cooper | Aug 23, 2023 | News
A deal has been put forward by the alliance of US studios as hopes rise that the drawn-out writers strike may soon be resolved....
First trailer lands for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon
by Dan Cooper | Aug 23, 2023 | News
Zack Snyder made an appearance at Gamescom to reveal that his take on a Star Wars-style space opera - Rebel Moon - set to release later this year. ...
Pawel Pawlikowski's suspended film, The Island still in limbo
by Dan Cooper | Aug 23, 2023 | News
The dramatic thriller The Island was set to star Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara but was suspended due to fears over an actors' strike. ...
Jason Statham-headlined The Beekeeper gets January UK release date
by Lauren Miles | Aug 23, 2023 | News
Jason Statham's next action movie has a confirmed UK release date - The Beekeeper is coming to cinemas on 12th January 2024....
Trailer released for Netflix thriller Reptile, starring Benicio Del Toro and Justin Timberlake
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 23, 2023 | News
Benicio Del Toro and Justin Timberlake star in Reptile, the latest thriller from Netflix, that arrives this October....
Alison Brie and John Cena headline action thriller Freelance: trailer here
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 23, 2023 | News
John Cena and Alison Brie team up for action thriller Freelance, from Taken director Pierre Morel. Trailer here....
Gladiator getting a really expensive Titans Of Cult 4K release in November
by Simon Brew | Aug 23, 2023 | News
4K collectors and fans of Gladiator - who also happen to have a spare wodge of cash - might just have what they're looking for here....
Pop up cinema heading to Stourbridge this bank holiday weekend
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 23, 2023 | News
Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema is taking over a shop at the Ryemarket Shopping Centre in Stourbridge for the Bank Holiday Weekend, the 26th and 27th...
Microsoft will hand over streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
If Microsoft's takeover goes through, it has agreed that Ubisoft will handle the streaming of Activision Blizzard titles like Call of Duty.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game changes publisher
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
IllFonic will take over publishing duties from Good Shepherd for the upcoming Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game.
Charles Martinet will no longer be the voice of Mario
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nintendo has said that Charles Martinet will not be voicing Mario in upcoming games, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Super Crazy Rhythm Castle hands-on preview | Music to our ears
by Carlton Hill | Aug 22, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Konami have teamed up with developer Second Impact Games to bring us the delightful musical action game, Super Crazy Rhythm Castle. Here's why you should be looking forward to it...
Ben Wheatley revisited: High-Rise (2015)
by A J Black | Aug 22, 2023 | Feature
Ben Wheatley made an ambitious step in bringing High-Rise to the screen - and we've been taking a look back at the film here....
Pixar's Elemental overtakes Spider-Verse's non-US box office haul
by Dan Cooper | Aug 22, 2023 | News
The Pixar animation Elemental continues to bring in profits, surpassing the overseas gross of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. ...
Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny starts home release rollout in UK next week
by Simon Brew | Aug 22, 2023 | Misc
The fifth Indiana Jones film is getting a digital release in the UK on August 29th, seemingly with some special features included as well....
