French film industry bounces back with strong finish to 2022
by Dan Cooper | Jan 03, 2023 | News
A combination of strong homegrown cinema and big Hollywood blockbusters has veered the French film industry away from a crisis point. ...
Disney’s Strange World coming to DVD and Blu-ray, but no 4K disc in UK
by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2023 | News
Disney's latest animated movie, Strange World, is coming to physical media - but it's not getting a 4K release in the UK....
The Banshees Of Inisherin, Disney+, and selling cinemas short
by David Baldwin | Jan 03, 2023 | Feature
Indie cinemas were enjoying the success of awards frontrunner The Banshees Of Inisherin - until Disney decided to fast-track it to its streaming...
Podcast: The Sum Of All Fears (2002) with director Phil Alden Robinson
by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2023 | Podcasts
For the final episode of Film Stories in 2022 and the first of 2023, something a bit special: a welcome back to director Phil Alden Robinson, who...
The Siege and the Sandfox preview | a sneaky fusion of stealth and Metroidvania
by Aaron Potter | Dec 23, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Why Cardboard Sword’s upcoming Metroidvania will be the sneakiest genre entry yet
Hideo Kojima aiming for an 'arthouse' approach to Death Stranding film
by Dan Cooper | Dec 23, 2022 | News
The video game auteur Hideo Kojima has revealed his intentions for the planned adaptation of his Death Stranding game....
Rian Johnson defends the use of humour in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
by Dan Cooper | Dec 23, 2022 | News
Rian Johnson is once more arguing why his 2017Â film The Last Jedi perfectly fits into the Star Wars canon....
A few words for those of you struggling a bit at this time of year
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | Feature
Not everyone has the best of time around Christmas and New Year. A few words for those who aren't enjoying the best of fortune....
An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | News
As we wind down Film Stories for the rest of 2022, a few words from us to you about the year that's gone and the year ahead....
Harvey Keitel and Olga Kurylenko to headline thriller Paradox Effect
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 23, 2022 | News
Harvey Keitel and Olga Kurylenko will headline thriller Paradox Effect, and the first details have landed....
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery review: Daniel Craig takes a bath
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | Reviews
Daniel Craig has a wash and tries to solve a mystery in the second Knives Out film - and here's our review....
The Film Stories Quiz of the Year – 22 questions about 2022
by Mark Harrison | Dec 23, 2022 | Feature
How well do you remember the films of 2022? Find out in our end-of-year film quiz, with a whole lot of questions to test you....
Luther: The Fallen Sun now has official synopsis
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 23, 2022 | News
Luther: The Fallen Sun will land on Netflix in March 2023, and we now have an official synopsis for the film...
What have you been watching: end of 2022 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Designing first-person adventure games
by Stuart Maine | Dec 22, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Exploring the advantages and challenges of giving players a first-hand perspective in your game world
New Alien film reportedly shooting in February
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2022 | News
Expect more casting announcements to follow in short order for the new Alien, as the film heads towards cameras....
Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins pushed back to September 2023
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2022 | News
You'll have to wait a few more moths to see Taika Waititi's tale of football underdogs questing for glory, Next Goal Wins....
Hugh Jackman opens up about how Wolverine can come back in Deadpool 3
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 22, 2022 | News
Hugh Jackman has been chatting about his return as Wolverine and how it fits into the chronology of the character....
How the trailer for 2019's Yesterday is heading to a court case
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2022 | News
Universal is being sued for the trailer for 2019's Yesterday, with a judge agreeing the case can go ahead. ...
Ranking (nearly) every straight-to-streaming Christmas film in 2022
by James Harvey | Dec 22, 2022 | Feature
Looking to navigate this year's avalanche of straight to streaming Christmas movies? We've watched them all - and here's our guide......
Trailer released for My Father Muhammad Ali documentary
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 22, 2022 | News
Documentary feature My Father Muhammad Ali is streaming in January, a different perspective on the story of a genuine icon....
Movie Geek Live: next Birmingham show is January 18th 2023 - tickets here
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2022 | News
Simon Brew's Movie Geek Live show returns in 2023, starting with a show in January - ticket details here......
Ralph Fiennes-led thriller The Menu coming to Disney+ in January
by Lauren Miles | Dec 21, 2022 | News
Director Mark Mylod's excellent satirical thriller The Menu is streaming exclusively on Disney+ from 4th January 2023....
Saturnalia review | Sketch-based horror is scary as folk
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Dec 21, 2022 | Gaming, Reviews
Developer Santa Ragione sketch out a truly engrossing folk-horror in Saturnalia
Twister 2 is confirmed for summer 2024
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2022 | News
Twisters! They're coming! The sequel to Twister is set for July of 2024, and has its director in place as well....
Black Adam 2 plans have been halted
by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2022 | News
After months of talking up the prospects of a sequel, Dwayne Johnson has announced that plans have changed at DC Studios for Black Adam 2....
Sam Raimi to team up with Hammerstone Studios for Don't Move
by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2022 | News
Horror legend Sam Raimi will produce Don't Movie, alongside the production company behind this year's Barbarian....
Mike Hodges: 1932-2022
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2022 | News
Mike Hodges, the director of films such as Flash Gordon, Pulp and Croupier, has died at the age of 90, it's been announced....
Trailer released for romcom Maybe I Do
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 21, 2022 | News
Star-studded romcom Maybe I Do arrives in the New Year, and here's the trailer for the film, that's landing in January....
Gabriel Byrne to star opposite Ana de Armas in Ballerina
by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2022 | News
Spin-off it may be, but the upcoming addition to the John Wick films continues to add to an impressive cast: Gabriel Byrne is next in....
