In defence of Christmas films made for TV
by Alice Dunn | Dec 20, 2022 | Feature
Christmas films made for television (perhaps all films made for television) have a bad reputation - but do they actually deserve it?...
Old Movies: the best adaptations of A Christmas Carol (and the characters within them)
by Sarah Cook | Dec 20, 2022 | Feature
We take a look at the many cinematic adaptations of A Christmas Carol and ask: who played which role the best?...
Opinion | Marvel Snap is both accessible and addictive
by Steve McNeil | Dec 19, 2022 | Gaming, Opinions
This year Marvel entered the snazzy oblong business, and Steve McNeil can't stop buying them
Avatar: The Way Of Water, and the search for digital realism
by Lauren Miles | Dec 19, 2022 | Feature
With Avatar: The Way Of Water, James Cameron's franchise continues to push boundaries - but in its search for realism has it gone backwards? ...
Podcast: The Last Of The Mohicans (1992) and O Brother Where Art Thou (2000)
by Simon Brew | Dec 19, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films from top notch filmmakers take centre stage....
Donald Glover to star as Hypno-Hustler in latest Spider-Man spin-off film
by Dan Cooper | Dec 19, 2022 | News
Another obscure Spider-Man character - Hypno-Hustler - is getting a movie as Sony continues to expand its series of spin-off films. ...
The new planned Escape From New York film will not be a remake
by Dan Cooper | Dec 19, 2022 | News
The team behind the latest attempt to revive the John Carpenter classic Escape From New York have said a remake is out of the question. ...
Boyhood is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in 2023
by Simon Brew | Dec 19, 2022 | News
Richard Linklater's acclaimed Boyhood is getting a very special 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release in 2023: more here....
Trailer released for Zach Braff's A Good Person
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 19, 2022 | News
Zach Braff’s fourth feature directorial outing is going by the name A Good Person, and here’s the trailer for the film. Za...
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical heading to the big screen
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 19, 2022 | News
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is heading to the big screen, and here are the first details of the upcoming film....
New! The Film Quiz Podcast - Christmas special episode out now
by Simon Brew | Dec 19, 2022 | News
Nick Helm hosts The Film Quiz Podcast - and here are all the episodes released in the first season of the show....
First teaser released for Greta Gerwig's Barbie
by Lauren Miles | Dec 16, 2022 | News
The exact story of Greta Gerwig's Barbie film has been a bit of a mystery - now a first teaser trailer has been released, and we're still confused....
Texas Chain Saw Massacre preview | Asymmetrical multiplayer mayhem
by Aaron Potter | Dec 16, 2022 | Gaming, Previews
Sumo Digital discusses Why there’s more to it than just Leatherface
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding game set to become a film
by Dan Cooper | Dec 16, 2022 | News
The production team behind Barbarian are financing and co-producing a big screen take on Death Stranding....
Twister 2 has a director, Twisters being fast-tracked into production
by Dan Cooper | Dec 16, 2022 | News
The director of the critically-adored Minari is in line to helm a big-budget sequel to the 1996 tornado disaster movie Twister....
MGM picks up new Night Of The Living Dead sequel
by Dan Cooper | Dec 16, 2022 | News
The in-demand new Night Of The Living Dead movie featuring a hot upcoming director has found a buyer and will come to cinemas, it has been...
Henry Cavill won’t be returning to The Witcher following Superman blow
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2022 | News
He's not going to be Superman anymore, and there's no way back to the world of The Witcher for Henry Cavill either....
Avatar: The Way Of Water and the high frame rate debate
by Tom Beasley | Dec 16, 2022 | Feature
Avatar: The Way Of Water pushes technological boundaries by using high frame rates - but what are they, and why are they so controversial?...
British movie podcast of the week: Sivako: Road to Avatar
by Em McGowan | Dec 16, 2022 | Feature
It's back! Our celebration of indie movie podcasts this week is looking at a show with an Avatar flavour to it......
Richard Curtis writing new Christmas film for Working Title
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 16, 2022 | News
Richard Curtis is returning to the world of Christmas comedies for the first time since Love Actually with a new movie: more details here....
A Very Film Quiz Friday Christmas – 30 festive movie quiz questions
by Mark Harrison | Dec 16, 2022 | Feature
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without our seasonal film quiz, which includes festive faves and merry movie title mashups…...
Podcast: Ticket To Paradise (2022) and more, with director Ol Parker
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by writer and director Ol Parker, with the pair chatting about his latest film,...
Lucy Dreaming review | LucasArts throwback clicks into place
by Andrew J Dickinson | Dec 15, 2022 | Gaming, Reviews
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Teaser trailer released for Scream 6
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 15, 2022 | News
Scream 6 brings the slasher franchise to New York City, and the first trailer for the new sequel has arrived....
Trailer launches for Adam Driver-led pre-historic sci-fi flick, 65
by Dan Cooper | Dec 15, 2022 | News
Get your first glimpse at Sam Raimi-produced sci-fi thriller 65, that also boasts a Danny Elfman score. ...
Superman, Henry Cavill, and an era that never really got a chance
by Dan Cooper | Dec 15, 2022 | Feature
Despite recent announcements stating his return, Henry Cavill's time as Superman is apparently up. Why did he get such a raw deal?...
Netflix announces live action take on City Hunter
by Dan Cooper | Dec 15, 2022 | News
The classic 1980s manga City Hunger is getting the live action movie treatment as Netflix grows its manga-inspired offering. ...
It's official: Henry Cavill will not be the next DCU Superman
by Dan Cooper | Dec 15, 2022 | News
It has been confirmed that a younger actor will be donning the red and blue suit of Superman after much back and forth on the subject. ...
Destry Allyn Spielberg to make directorial debut with Four Assassins (And A Funeral)
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 15, 2022 | News
Destry Allyn Spielberg is making her feature directorial debut with Four Assassins (And A Funeral), more details here....
James Ivory to produce biopic Roselli's Way
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 15, 2022 | News
James Ivory is set to produce Roselli’s Way, a biopic of Jimmy Roselli, and here are the first details....
