How Luca marked a turning point for Pixar
by Lauren Miles | Mar 16, 2022 | Feature, News
With Enrico Casarosa's Luca, Pixar abandoned its "existential crisis" model, and it's all the better for it. ...
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: you don’t have to do everything in a day
by Simon Brew | Mar 16, 2022 | Misc
In our regular mental health and wellbeing column this time, a few thoughts on to-do lists, and finding space for self care....
Damon Lindelof linked with a new Star Wars film.
by Dan Cooper | Mar 16, 2022 | News
Yet another Star Wars movie is reportedly in the works - and yet another interesting creator is involved, according to the rumour mill. ...
Kristen Stewart reveals she turned down Scream role, considers future role in series
by Dan Cooper | Mar 16, 2022 | News
Kristen Stewart details her near miss with the Scream franchise's past, before assessing the possibility of making an appearance somewhere down the...
Alex Garland’s Men gets a UK release date
by Simon Brew | Mar 16, 2022 | News
Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear star in the new film from Ex Machina and Annihilation director Alex Garland - and it heads to the UK in May....
Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan heading back to cinemas for its 40th birthday
by Simon Brew | Mar 16, 2022 | News
The finest Star Trek film is 40 years old this year - and it's going to be heading back into UK cinemas in June....
Trailer arrives for Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
by Dan Cooper | Mar 16, 2022 | News
Puss in Boots is coming back to cinema screens, and you can catch your first glimpse of the daring feline's return right here. ...
Trailer for Memory: Liam Neeson hits people, breaks toilet
by Simon Brew | Mar 16, 2022 | News
GoldenEye director Martin Campbell takes on a Liam Neeson action film: here's the trailer for Memory, that's coming our way soon....
The Shawshank Redemption gets 4K restoration and cinema rerelease
by Lauren Miles | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Frank Darabont's 1994 masterpiece The Shawshank Redemption has been restored in 4K and is showing in Vue cinemas from Friday 18th March. ...
The importance of multiplayer testing
by Steve Bromley | Mar 15, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
If you’re making a multiplayer game, here’s why getting it in front of playtesters early is key
Voice cast revealed for Puss In Boots movie sequel
by Dan Cooper | Mar 15, 2022 | News
The voice cast for the upcoming Puss in Boots sequel has been announced, and it's a fun ensemble that's come together....
18 films are set for release in UK cinemas this Friday
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Even with The Batman still eating up box office money, a staggering 18 films are launching in the UK at the end of the week....
Little Miss Sunshine duo to direct The People Upstairs
by Dan Cooper | Mar 15, 2022 | News
The directing duo behind Little Miss Sunshine - Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris - are taking on another comedy about dysfunctional relationships....
Ti West reveals prequel to upcoming X is already shot
by Dan Cooper | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Ti West has announced that the upcoming period horror X will be getting a prequel, and what's more it's already in the can....
Mel Brooks’ memoir is 99p on Kindle today
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Here's a bargain - get Mel Brooks' acclaimed autobiography All About Me! My Remarkable Life In Show Business for a quid....
The Bodyguard, and its editing room battle
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2022 | Feature, News
Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston enjoyed huge success with 1992's The Bodyguard - but it wasn't without post-production problems....
Old movies: the films of Fredric March
by Sarah Cook | Mar 15, 2022 | Feature, News
In this week's old movies column, we take a look back at the career of silent and classical film actor Fredric March. ...
Hocus Pocus 2 adds Ginger Minj
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Bette Midler heads the cast of the new Hocus Pocus movie, that's due later this year - and Ginger Minj will be paying tribute to her....
Final trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 speeds into view
by Dan Cooper | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Fans of the game may be happier with this first glimpse of the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 trailer - with more Sonic elements seemingly included....
Indie drama Fading Petals gets Apple TV+ release
by Lauren Miles | Mar 14, 2022 | News
Fading Petals, and indie drama directed and written by Bradley Charlton, is available to buy and rent on Apple TV+. ...
Shashingo: Learning Japanese with Photography
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 14, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
British game designer Ryan Pocock introduces a more relaxing, camera-ready way to learn Japanese
Karl Urban hasn't seen a Star Trek 4 script either
by Dan Cooper | Mar 14, 2022 | News
You can add Karl Urban's name to the list of actors waiting to see what they'll actually be doing in the next Star Trek film....
Leonardo DiCaprio chose Titanic over Boogie Nights
by Dan Cooper | Mar 14, 2022 | News
Boogie Nights director Paul Thomas Anderson reveals Leonardo DiCaprio was faced with quite the choice earlier in his career, and chose to do...
William Hurt: 1950-2022
by Simon Brew | Mar 14, 2022 | News
Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died at the age of 71, his family has announced in a statement....
Shawn Levy to direct Deadpool 3
by Dan Cooper | Mar 14, 2022 | News
Shawn Levy looks set to continue his fruitful relationship with Ryan Reynolds into a third franchise, continuing the popular Deadpool series. ...
Pixar's Turning Red tackles periods and puberty with refreshing honesty
by Lauren Miles | Mar 14, 2022 | Feature, News
Even in 2022, there's still some awkwardness and taboo surrounding periods and puberty - Turning Red boldly breaks down those barriers....
Podcast: Creed (2015) and The Postman (1997)
by Simon Brew | Mar 14, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, one film that found an audience, one that struggled to....
Fresh review: Sebastian Stan stands out in witty, outrageous thriller
by Lauren Miles | Mar 14, 2022 | News, Reviews
A smartly told rom-com/thriller with the ultimate creepy performance from Sebastian Stan - here's what we thought of Fresh. ...
Wittertainment: the coded messages in the announcement of the show coming to an end
by Simon Brew | Mar 12, 2022 | News
Simon Mayo (presenter) and Mark Kermode (contributor) announced the end of their film programme yesterday - or did they? Take a look....
Wittertainment is to end after 21 years, Simon Mayo announces
by Simon Brew | Mar 11, 2022 | News
The BBC's flagship film programme, Kermode & Mayo's Film Review, will end on April 1st 2022: this is not a joke....
