Film Stories

Nancy Meyers' starry rom-com now reportedly shelved by Warner Bros

by Dan Cooper | Apr 11, 2023 | News

After being put on hold at Netflix, Nancy Meyers' Paris Paramount doesn't look like it will be happening at Warner Bros, either....

Damson Idris cast opposite Brad Pitt in Apple's Formula 1 movie

by Dan Cooper | Apr 11, 2023 | News

Rising British star Damson Idris has scored a key role in Apple's big-budget racing project produced by the Top Gun: Maverick team. ...

Casting reports suggest ambitious ensemble for Safdie Brothers next film

by Dan Cooper | Apr 11, 2023 | News

Despite Netflix tightening its belt, the Safdies are aiming to put together an impressive cast for their next collaboration with Adam Sandler....

Nicholas Hoult as Robert Renfield in Renfield.

Renfield review: makes Dracula into a modern action-comedy

by Lauren Miles | Apr 11, 2023 | Reviews

Renfield is no longer content with life as Dracula’s servant in this bloody action-comedy starring Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage - here’s our rev...

Street Fighter 6 preview: full of fighting spirit

by Alan Wen | Apr 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews

Street Fight 6 sees the series hit its apex, particularly in IRL tournaments. Veteran fighter Alan Wen has spent hours putting it through its paces for this in-depth preview.

The Pope's Exorcist review: the power of Crowe compels you

by James Harvey | Apr 10, 2023 | Reviews

When a single mother’s son is plagued by a particularly demonic-looking stomach bug, she calls on the services of Chief Exorcist Father Gabrielle A...

Podcast: in conversation with Nick Park - Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, Aardman, Early Man and lots more

by Simon Brew | Apr 10, 2023 | Podcasts

In a very, very special episode of Film Stories, four-time Oscar winner Nick Park joins Simon for a conversation about his work and career....

Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre review: the Guy Ritchie Cinematic Universe widens

by Simon Brew | Apr 07, 2023 | Reviews

Jason Statham. Aubrey Plaza. A very mad Hugh Grant. Welcome to Guy Ritchie's new film, Operation Fortune....

Film Quiz Friday: Life In Cartoon Motion

by Mark Harrison | Apr 07, 2023 | Feature

Mario may have gone back to animation from live-action, but this week’s film quiz goes in the opposite direction. 30 more questions for you......

Stadia | Why its failure had a bigger impact on gamers than you think

by Vikki Blake | Apr 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Stadia failed, but that doesn't mean cloud-based gaming is a bad idea. The tech could make all the difference to less wealthy gamers.

London show guest announcement: Graham V Hartstone

by Simon Brew | Apr 06, 2023 | News

London. 20th April 2023. Our Movie Geek Live show is returning. And we're thrilled to announce our first special guest....

Resident Evil 4 Remake | Ashley Graham’s depiction has evolved, but not by much

by Jon Bailes | Apr 06, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Ashley Graham is more realistically drawn in the remake than in the original Resident Evil 4. But what if she were closer to a real-world president’s daughter - like Ivanka Trump…?

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series is out for PS4 and Switch on 19 April

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 06, 2023 | Gaming, News

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster brings updated versions of the first six games to PS4 and Nintendo Switch later this month.

Stadia | Former boss Phil Harrison has reportedly left Google

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 06, 2023 | Gaming, Uncategorised

Stadia boss Phil Harrison, who oversaw the troubled cloud gaming platform’s launch, has quietly left Google, reports suggest.

Cyberpunk 2077 | Nvidia’s Overdrive mode generates lovely neon signs

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 06, 2023 | Gaming, Uncategorised

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting an Overdrive mode this month, enabling path tracing for PC users with fancy RTX graphics cards.

Lil’ Guardsman is a cute, LucasArts-style point-and-click

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 06, 2023 | Gaming, News

Lil’ Guardsman, due out this year, is a point-and-click fantasy adventure inspired by LucasArts and Papers, Please. Here’s a trailer.

Terry Gilliam working on new film The Carnival At The End Of Days

by Lauren Miles | Apr 06, 2023 | News

British filmmaker Terry Gilliam is reportedly working on a new feature - and it's titled The Carnival At The End Of Days....

The cast of Take That musical Greatest Days.

Take That musical Greatest Days gets June release date

by Lauren Miles | Apr 06, 2023 | News

Greatest Days, a film adaptation of Take That stage musical The Band, will be in UK cinemas on 16th June....

Trailer lands for Gerard Butler's next film, Kandahar

by Dan Cooper | Apr 06, 2023 | News

Gerard Butler does his thing in the trailer for Kandahar, his upcoming collaboration with the director of Greenland and Angel Has Fallen....

Apple backs Jonah Hill dark comedy, Keanu Reeves set to star

by Dan Cooper | Apr 06, 2023 | News

Keanu Reeves is set to step outside of the action genre for a collaboration with the Mid90s director Jonah Hill. ...

The Five Nights At Freddy’s film finally debuts this Halloween

by Simon Brew | Apr 06, 2023 | News

It's been a long time coming, but Five Nights At Freddy's finally heads to the movies this October. More here....

Russell Crowe talks up a sequel to The Nice Guys

by Dan Cooper | Apr 06, 2023 | News

A sequel to Shane Black's The Nice Guys, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, has been the topic of conversation between the pair. ...

Jacob Tremblay as Cody in Before I Wake.

Before I Wake: a few thoughts on a horror film worth seeking out

by Sarah Myers | Apr 06, 2023 | Feature

The Jacob Tremblay and Kate Bosworth-starring horror Before I Wake is available to watch of Netflix - here's why you should seek it out. T...

British drama Wait For Me secures UK theatrical distribution deal

by Jake Godfrey | Apr 06, 2023 | News

UK drama Wait For Me has secured a theatrical release deal, and here are the details....

Cast confirmed for Maxxxine, the next film from Ti West

by Jake Godfrey | Apr 06, 2023 | News

Maxxxine, the third instalment of the X franchise, goes into production next month. The cast has now been confirmed....

Original rock opera O'Dessa heading into production next month

by Jake Godfrey | Apr 06, 2023 | News

Rock opera O’Dessa is on the way, and the first cast members have been confirmed....

Sony reportedly working on a new PlayStation handheld

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

Sony is working on a new handheld console, reports suggest - but it's said to be a streaming device compatible with PS Remote Play....

Lunark review | a welcome flashback

by Alexander Chatziioannou | Apr 05, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

Lunark channels the spirit of such cinematic platformers as Another World and Flashback with a modern flourish. Here’s our review of a breezy sci-fi adventure.