Film Stories

The man who built his own WH Smith

by Lewis Packwood | Jul 03, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews

Deep in Gloucestershire lies The Cave, a retro-computing museum featuring a replica of a 1980s WH Smith. We chat to its creator, Neil Thomas.

Actors and producers extend talks, delay possible strike action

by Dan Cooper | Jul 03, 2023 | News

The actors union has extended negotiations with the alliance of producers, averting a potential Hollywood shutdown for a few more days. ...

Indiana Jones & the underwhelming box office returns

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2023 | News

The latest Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny, doesn't quite give cinema chains the box office news that they're after....

German film industry calls for major reform to safeguard future

by Dan Cooper | Jul 03, 2023 | News

In the wake of European countries making similar moves, the German film industry has outlined ambitious plans to protect homegrown cinema. ...

Mission Impossible revisited: Brian de Palma's Mission Impossible

by A J Black | Jul 03, 2023 | Feature

1996's Mission: Impossible has much to unpick in it - not least as it began one of the longest running movie series of recent times. We dig into it...

Short indie sci-fi film round-up: Shoot For The Moon, Anteros, Out Of Orbit

by Marc Paterson | Jul 03, 2023 | Feature

Here's a trio of short films that you can watch for free, and showcase some terrific filmmaking talent - more on them all here....

Podcast: Goodfellas (1990), plus Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2023 | Podcasts

In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, we're digging into the story of a much-loved modern classic....

Trailer released for Netflix romcom Happiness For Beginners

by Jake Godfrey | Jul 03, 2023 | News

Romcom Happiness For Beginnings lands on Netflix this month, with Ellie Kemper in the lead role. Here’s the trailer....

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review | An overlooked gem triumphantly returns

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 30, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

The re-release of Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi’s 2010 classic features lovingly reworked graphics and a puzzle mechanic that still feels fresh after all these years. Here's our Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review.

Elder Scrolls 6 could be out in 2026, a lawyer's slip suggests

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 30, 2023 | Gaming, News

A lawyer's hurried correction and a slip of the tongue suggests that The Elder Scrolls 6 is due for release in 2026. Possibly.

Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth | Everything we know about Annapurna's "cinematic" 3D adventure

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 30, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, News

Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth is an upcoming game set in the films' noir sci-fi world, and will be a "cinematic" 3D adventure featuring "narrative driven puzzles."

To a T | Katamari Damacy creator announces new adventure

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 30, 2023 | Gaming, News

To a T is a 3D narrative adventure about a teenager with permanently outstretched arms. It's the latest project from Katamari Damacy designer, Keita Takahashi.

Pokémon Go firm Niantic lays off over 200 staff in major restructure

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 30, 2023 | Gaming, News

Pokémon Go developer Niantic is laying off around 230 employees and closes its LA studio, citing "current challenges in the market".

Steam is apparently banning games that use AI-generated assets

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 30, 2023 | Gaming, News

Valve seemingly rejects AI game, saying: "We cannot ship games for which the developer does not have all of the necessary rights."

Microsoft CEO would "love" to end console exclusives – and he's not the only one

by Vikki Blake | Jun 30, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Microsoft's boss may say he'd "love" to end console exclusives, but who benefits from them, anyway? Not us gamers, Vikki writes...

James Mangold discusses his cancelled Boba Fett film

by Dan Cooper | Jun 30, 2023 | News

James Mangold drops a few details regarding the tone and style of his scrapped take on the popular bounty hunter character, Boba Fett....

Hayao Miyazaki is 'worried' about his final film's lack of promotion

by Dan Cooper | Jun 30, 2023 | News

Hayao Miyazaki isn't as confident as his compatriots that his final film - How Do You Live? - will connect with audiences. ...

across the spider-verse review miles and gwen

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse could be delayed from March 2024

by Dan Cooper | Jun 30, 2023 | News

According to reports, the trilogy-closing film Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse might not make its March 2024 release slot. ...

Trailer released for British comedy drama Scrapper

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 30, 2023 | News

Scrapper is an already-acclaimed British comedy drama being released by Picturehouse, and here's the trailer....

Indiana Jones: spoiler-filled thoughts on Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny

by A J Black | Jun 30, 2023 | Feature

A spoiler-filled response to Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny, as the curtain falls on a cinematic giant. Read on at your peril......

Film Quiz Friday: Ford Focus

by Mark Harrison | Jun 30, 2023 | Feature

As The Man In The Hat hangs his fedora up with Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, this week’s film quiz covers the works of Harrison Ford....

Trailer released for Blumhouse thriller The Passenger

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 30, 2023 | News

Blumhouse thriller The Passenger arrives this summer, with an August release planned: here's the trailer for the film......

Trailer released for thriller The Dive

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 30, 2023 | News

Oceanic thriller The Dive hits cinemas this summer, and the trailer for the film has landed: take a look here....

Mother And Son review: A family search for a better life

by Charlotte Harrison | Jun 30, 2023 | Reviews

The leading trio shine in Mother And Son, but this family drama provides only a brief view into its character's lives - here's our review. T...

Hello, Bookstore review: A lighthearted documentary

by Charlotte Harrison | Jun 30, 2023 | Reviews

A heartwarming documentary from director A.B. Zax, Hello, Bookstore shows how one independent book shop can bring people together. H...

Podcast: In conversation with James Mangold: Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny, Girl Interrupted and more

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2023 | Podcasts

In a very special episode of Film Stories, Simon is joined by the co-writer and director of the latest – and last – Indiana Jones film, James Man...

Annapurna Interactive 2023 | Blade Runner, T-poses, Laser Eyes, and every game announced

by Alan Wen | Jun 29, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides

The Annapurna Interactive showcase included new game reveals, release dates, platform updates, as well as a reveal of its first internally developed title.