Film Stories

Podcast: In conversation with Simon Farnaby: The Phantom Of The Open, Ghosts, Mindhorn, Bill and more

by Simon Brew | Mar 18, 2022 | Podcasts

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by actor and writer Simon Farnaby....

Film Quiz Friday: Don't Mess With The Bullock

by Mark Harrison | Mar 18, 2022 | Feature, News

Never mind the Sex Pistols, here's this week's film quiz! We've got questions about sports movies, this week's BAFTAs, and the movies of Sandra...

The Phantom Of the Open poster with Mark Rylance as Maurice Flitcroft

Phantom Of The Open review: a breath of mainstream cinematic kindness

by Simon Brew | Mar 18, 2022 | Reviews

The Phantom Of The Open, a heartwarming film starring Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, and Rhys Ifans - and here's our review....

Tunic and the art of keeping a secret

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 17, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews

Andrew Shouldice talks to Wireframe about his adventure concerning a tiny fox in a big world

Netflix's Masters Of The Universe film to be a He-Man origin story

by Dan Cooper | Mar 17, 2022 | News

A few details have emerged on the long-awaited live action return of the mighty He-Man in a new Masters Of The Universe film....

Netflix is testing an extra fee for people who share their logins

by Simon Brew | Mar 17, 2022 | News

Netflix is worried it's not getting enough money of us, and that it won't be able to invest as much in new programmes for its members....

Death On The Nile coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in April

by Simon Brew | Mar 17, 2022 | News

Kenneth Branagh and his moustache are getting a physical media release, as Death On The Nile comes to disc in the UK in April....

New Columbia Noir Blu-ray set is a Humphrey Bogart special

by Simon Brew | Mar 17, 2022 | News

Six Humphrey Bogart films are coming together in a brand new Blu-ray boxset, many making their debut on the format....

Jonathan Majors to star in adaptation of The Man In My Basement

by Dan Cooper | Mar 17, 2022 | News

Jonathan Majors has signed on to take the lead in an upcoming thriller, adding to his increasingly impressive slate of upcoming projects. ...

Rights to celebrated horror flick Nanny purchased by Amazon

by Dan Cooper | Mar 17, 2022 | News

The Sundance-winning horror film Nanny is a hugely anticipated release, with Amazon emerging triumphant in the battle to purchase the project. ...

Celebrating SuperBob, a brilliant low-budget British superhero comedy

by Mark Harrison | Mar 17, 2022 | Feature, News

Before Ted Lasso and The Nan Movie, Brett Goldstein co-wrote and starred in Jon Drever’s 2015 indie superhero movie, SuperBob – we revisit a hid...

The quietly groundbreaking videogame of RoboCop 3

by Andrew Fisher | Mar 17, 2022 | Feature, News

RoboCop 3 may have been a muddled disappointment of a film, but the videogames - that came out first - were a bit more interesting....

Pocket Monstrosity

by Steve McNeil | Mar 16, 2022 | Gaming, Opinions

Columnist Steve McNeil ponders whether graphics really do matter in Pokémon

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....