Evil Dead Rise review: darker, nastier and crunchier
by Simon Brew | Apr 24, 2023 | Reviews
Lee Cronin steps in to direct Evil Dead Rise, the fifth film in this horror franchise - and he's not spared any fake blood. ...
Sherlock Holmes return is a 'priority' for Robert Downey Jr
by Dan Cooper | Apr 24, 2023 | News
It looks like a return for the Baker Street action hero Sherlock Holmes is finally happening, as long as Robert Downey Jr doesn't get distracted. ...
Global cinema box office looking to surpass forecasts
by Dan Cooper | Apr 24, 2023 | News
The giant success of The Super Mario Bros movie is helping to paint a brighter picture for cinemas in 2023, it seems. ...
Podcast: The Equalizer (2014) and You've Got Mail (1998)
by Simon Brew | Apr 24, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of hit films that hit at the box office, but also that each met a challenge or two....
Audiences, critics, and whether Rotten Tomatoes actually helps
by Connor Lightbody | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature
As The Super Mario Bros Movie divides audiences and critics, a few words on looking past the Rotten Tomatoes score and forming a nuanced opinion on...
PlayStation acquires Firewalk Studios, currently making an "original AAA multiplayer game"
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, Uncategorised
Firewalk Studios, formed by ex-Bungie devs, is working on an "original" triple-A live service game for its new owner, PlayStation. ...
The 1970s films of Michael Caine: The Swarm
by John Upton | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature
We continue our look back at the 1970s filmography of Sir Michael Caine - this time it's 1978's The Swarm......
Why can't more studios add anti-phobia modes?
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Horizon Forbidden West’s DLC caters to those with a fear of deep water. If Guerilla can do anti-phobia modes, can’t other studios do so too?
You can build a new ZX Spectrum for less than the cost of a PS5
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
The creator of YouTube's The Lost Retro Tapes has built his own brand new ZX Spectrum from scratch using all-new parts...
The Fast & The Furious arcade cabinet, anyone?
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Turn your home into a 2000s bowling alley with The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Cabinet, out in May.
Street Fighter 6 | Capcom drops demo, solo campaign details and more
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Capcom has dropped details about Street Fighter VI's single-player mode and Year 1 fighter roster. Oh, and there's a new demo's available.
Dead Island 2 review | a bludgeoning zombie sequel
by Jon Bailes | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Dead Island 2 delivers all the dismemberment and blunt force trauma you’d expect from an open-world zombie sequel, but is that enough? Here’s our rev...
The ZX Spectrum | Celebrating Uncle Clive's greatest hit
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
We pay tribute to the Sinclair ZX Spectrum - a computer that created an entire ecosystem of programmers, publishers, hardware makers, and gamers.
Podcast: in conversation with Dexter Fletcher - Ghosted, The Saint, The Green Cross Code Man and more
by Simon Brew | Apr 21, 2023 | Podcasts
It's a very welcome return to the Film Stories podcast for the brilliant Dexter Fletcher, as he joins Simon for a special episode....
Trailer released for British drama Pretty Red Dress
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 21, 2023 | News
Pretty Red Dress is a drama which will be released by the BFI in June, and the first trailer has landed. Right here......
Trailer released for documentary about horror icon Robert Englund
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 21, 2023 | News
A new documentary is set to delve into the film career of horror icon Robert Englund, and a trailer has landed for it....
Al Pacino lining up King Lear adaptation
by Dan Cooper | Apr 21, 2023 | News
The acting legend Al Pacino has revealed he has at least four more films lined up before he calls it quits. ...
Trailer releases for White Men Can't Jump remake
by Dan Cooper | Apr 21, 2023 | News
Get a look at the upcoming basketball buddy comedy White Men Can't Jump, ahead of its release next month. ...
Film Quiz Friday: Where No One Can Hear You Scream
by Mark Harrison | Apr 20, 2023 | Feature
Ahead of next week's Alien Day re-releases, this week’s film quiz is themed around the Alien movies, from Ridley Scott’s original to, er, Ridley Sco...
OTXO review | Top-down violence with hidden depths
by Daniel Lipscombe | Apr 20, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
It’s fast, it’s aggressive, and there’s an engaging story underneath all the violence. Our review of the top-down blaster, OTXO:
Take That musical Greatest Days gets new trailer
by Lauren Miles | Apr 20, 2023 | News
Here's a brand new trailer for Take That musical Greatest Days - it's based on stage musical The Band and comes to cinemas on 16th June. I...
Video: Hollywood's horror chef on making edible props
by Lauren Miles | Apr 20, 2023 | Video
The gruesome (but delicious) work of Hollywood horror chef Janice Poon is explored in this new video from Great Big Story - take a look. ...
Brian Cox and Kelly Reilly to headline Little Wing for Paramount+
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 20, 2023 | News
Brian Cox and Kelly Reilly are among the cast of coming of age film Little Wing, a drama heading to Paramount+....
Galaxy Quest television series in the works once more
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 20, 2023 | News
Another attempt to turn Galaxy Quest into a television series is in the works: more details here....
Game AI: The tricks designers use to make non-player characters seem real
by Devon Wiersma | Apr 20, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
In their raw state, game AI characters would be robotic and almost impossible to beat in combat. Here’s how designers make NPCs and enemies seem m...
Mineko's Night Market (finally) out this September
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mineko's Night Market, Meowza Games' adorable feline adventure, is finally due for release on 26 September....
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is (finally) out this summer
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals has a release date - it's out on 12 July, developer Night School Studio has announced.
Daisy Ridley Sundance film picked up, sets 2023 release date
by Dan Cooper | Apr 20, 2023 | News
Sometimes I Think About Dying has secured distribution following its Sundance debut, will release later this year. ...
Kindling review: old friends make the most of one last summer
by Lauren Miles | Apr 20, 2023 | Reviews
British writer/director Connor O'Hara makes his directorial debut with Kindling, a deeply personal story about friendship and loss....
Godzilla x Kong: New Empire gets release date, brief teaser
by Dan Cooper | Apr 20, 2023 | News
Warner Bros reveals when we can expect to see its next monster mash-up, also giving us a glimpse of a beastly new challenger in Godzilla x Kong: New...
