Film Stories

Some films win Oscars, as if that’s what people are talking about

by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2022 | News

Coda takes home the Best Picture Oscar, but it feels after this year's Academy Awards, that ain't the headline: here's the full list of winners...

Celebrating Mindhorn, a home-grown comedy gem

by Sarah Myers | Mar 28, 2022 | Feature, News

Mindhorn is an underrated gem from writers and stars Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby - here's why you should spare some time to watch it. ...

Podcast: The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Coda (2021)

by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2022 | Podcasts

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a James Bond film that arrived quicker than expected, and a small remake that ultimately soared....

Richard Jacques | Exploring the composer's sci-fi symphonies

by Matthias Sundstrm | Mar 25, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews

British composer Richard Jacques has sound-tracked some of gaming’s biggest franchises, including Guardians of the Galaxy. We caught up with him to chat about his career

The Batman is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in June

by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2022 | News

Bring Robert Pattinson as Batman to your home this June in the UK, as the 4K disc, Blu-ray and DVD of The Batman are lined up for release....

yahya abdul-mateen II and Jake Gyllenhaal in Ambulance, directed by Michael Bay

Final trailer released for Michael Bay's Ambulance

by Dan Cooper | Mar 25, 2022 | News

Catch the final trailer for Michael Bay’s new film Ambulance, which is in cinemas now....

Tom Cruise and his Mission: Impossible 7 battle with Paramount

by Dan Cooper | Mar 25, 2022 | News

Details emerge of Tom Cruise forcing Paramount into reversing all kinds of major decisions regarding Mission: Impossible 7 and more. ...

Film Junior issue 9 now available for order

by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2022 | News

The latest issue of the world's only print film magazine for young film fans - that's also written by them - is here....

Mandy director sets new project, Nekrokosm

by Dan Cooper | Mar 25, 2022 | News

Four years since the release of the strange and violent Mandy, Panos Cosmatos is returning with a 'phantasmagorical fantasy nightmare'....

James Bond at the Oscars, and No Time To Die’s prospects

by Mark Harrison | Mar 25, 2022 | Feature, News

No Time To Die is nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Original Song - here’s a look at the James Bond movies’ history with the Osc...

Film Quiz Friday: And The Oscar Goes To...?

by Mark Harrison | Mar 25, 2022 | Feature, News

There's no little gold blokes to be won in this week's film quiz, but let's see what you know about Oscar-winning movies, stars, and songs....

poster for Star Trek: The Motion Picture

New trailer for Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition in 4K

by Lauren Miles | Mar 25, 2022 | News

Paramount has released a trailer for the 4K-restored director's edition of 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture - and it looks amazing. ...

Uncharted coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in May

by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2022 | News

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg will be heading to home formats in May, as Uncharted lands on physical media in the UK....

What have you been watching: March 2022 edition (chat post)

by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 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....

Total War: Warhammer 3 review | Third time's the charm

by Nic Reuben | Mar 24, 2022 | Gaming, Reviews

Kill a bear. Ride a bear. Worship a bear. Eat a bear?

Ambulance review: Michael Bay's action thriller is explosive fun

by Lauren Miles | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Reviews

Michael Bay's latest action thriller, Ambulance, can't decide if it's silly or serious - but it doesn't matter when it's this much fun....

On-set image of Nicolas Cage as Dracula emerges

by Dan Cooper | Mar 24, 2022 | News

The first image of Nicolas Cage as Dracula, in the upcoming Renfield, has appeared: it's been worth the wait....

Umma review: disconcerting and atmospheric (but not all that scary)

by Lauren Miles | Mar 24, 2022 | Reviews

A creepy and disconcerting look into the mother/daughter relationship produced by Sam Raimi, here's our review of Umma....

Lost In La Mancha is heading back to cinemas for its 20th birthday

by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2022 | News

One of the best documentaries about the making of a film, Lost In La Mancha is getting a big screen re-release next month....

Several studios in the hunt for planned live action Voltron movie

by Dan Cooper | Mar 24, 2022 | News

The Defender of the Universe is the latest toy and Saturday morning cartoon to make the leap to big budget live action - and it's sparking a bidding...