Brian Cox is to make his movie directorial debut
by Simon Brew | Nov 17, 2021 | News
Glenrothan will see Logan Roy himself, Brian Cox, make his long-awaited movie directorial debut: more details here....
The UK's Shepperton Studios set for giant expansion
by Dan Cooper | Nov 17, 2021 | News
With the long-term backing of Netflix providing a firm financial foundation, the studio is set to double in size by 2023....
Film Stories issue 29 (December 2021): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Nov 17, 2021 | News
Reggie Yates and his feature directorial debut Pirates lead the new issue of Film Stories - and there's a lot packed into the new edition....
Tick Tick Boom review: Lin-Manuel Miranda's movie directing debut has its moments
by Tom Beasley | Nov 17, 2021 | Reviews
Lin-Manuel Miranda's movie directorial debut gives Andrew Garfield a slightly different leading role - here's our review of a bumpy screen musical....
First trailer released for Netflix starry dark comedy Don't Look Up
by Dan Cooper | Nov 17, 2021 | News
A starry ensemble has turned out for director Adam McKay’s upcoming Netflix dark comedy Don't Look Up, and here's the new trailer....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: the indiscriminate nature of depression
by Simon Brew | Nov 17, 2021 | Misc
A few words in our mental health spot where we chat about depression, and how it can seek anyone out - no matter what they do in life....
Star Wars Rogue Squadron reportedly delayed due to creative differences
by Dan Cooper | Nov 16, 2021 | News
Those pesky 'creative differences' appear to have popped their head up once more over at Lucasfilm, affecting the next Star Wars film....
George Clooney weighs in on prop firearms debate
by Dan Cooper | Nov 16, 2021 | News
George Clooney has been discussing the use of prop firearms in the wake of Halyna Hutchins' tragic death on the set of Rust. ...
Universal’s streaming service Peacock launches in UK this week
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2021 | News
The Peacock streaming service is getting an early release launch in the UK this week, for Sky and Now customers: more details here....
Riders of Justice to get an English language remake
by Dan Cooper | Nov 16, 2021 | News
The Mads Mikkelsen action-comedy Riders Of Justice will be recreated by Shawn Levy's 21 Laps production company, it has been announced. ...
Hoa review | Sunny delight
by Jon Bailes | Nov 16, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
It's a bug's life in Skrollkat Studio's simple yet charming platformer
Ridley Scott's The Last Duel heads to DVD and Blu-ray in December
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2021 | News
Most of us missed The Last Duel in the cinema - and now the movie's going to be heading to DVD and Blu-ray next month....
The Mitchells Vs The Machines coming to DVD and Blu-ray in UK
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2021 | News
The animated film The Mitchells Vs The Machines is coming to DVD and Blu-ray, with a whole host of extra features too....
Revisiting the 1970s films of Michael Caine: Pulp (1972)
by John Upton | Nov 16, 2021 | Feature, Misc, News
Our lookback at the 1970s work of Michael Caine arrives at his second collaboration with Get Carter director Mike Hodges: it's Pulp....
The much darker original ending to Sweet Home Alabama
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2021 | Feature
The Reese Witherspoon-headlined romcom Sweet Home Alabama nearly took a bit of a dark turn....
Fortnite, everynite
by Steve McNeil | Nov 15, 2021 | Gaming, Opinions
What should you buy Fortnite-loving kids for Christmas?
Ridley Scott discusses The Last Duel box office failure, superhero films
by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2021 | News
Ahead of the release of House Of Gucci, director Ridley Scott has been reflecting on the commercial disappointment of his recent drama, The Last...
Smart ensemble cast joins Liam Neeson in Marlowe
by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2021 | News
Liam Neeson is the latest to play detective Philip Marlowe, and more details of the now shooting film have come to light....
Mel Gibson set to direct Lethal Weapon 5
by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2021 | News
The loss of Richard Donner means that Mel Gibson is now set to direct Lethal Weapon 5, Gibson has told an event in London....
Release details, title revealed for the next Predator film.
by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2021 | News
Release details have emerged for the next film in the Predator franchise, and we'll be waiting until May to see if the series can get back on c...
The Matrix set for Titans Of Cult 4K release
by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2021 | News
A special collector's 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Titans Of Cult edition of The Matrix is heading to stores at the end of January: more here....
1993. and the three huge Hollywood thrillers that hit big within one month
by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2021 | Feature, News
The Firm, In The Line Of Fire and The Fugitive all debuted within four weeks of each other - and Hollywood's not had such a run of blockbuster...
Podcast: Anchorman (2004) and Red Notice (2021)
by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two movies that film studios had reluctance over - for different reasons!...
The most expensive silent movie stunt of all time
by James Palmer | Nov 15, 2021 | Feature
A look at the astonishing practical stunt that sits at the heart of the Buster Keaton classic, The General....
JETT: The Far Shore review | Sputters on landing
by Jim Trinca | Nov 12, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A tale of star pilgrims that’s more ‘grim’ than, er, ‘pil’
Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix in C'mon C'mon
by Dan Cooper | Nov 12, 2021 | News
Catch your first glimpse of Joaquin Phoenix's first role since his Oscar-winning turn in Joker right here: here's the C'mon C'mon trailer....
Trailer lands for British romantic drama, Navy
by Dan Cooper | Nov 12, 2021 | News
As film enjoys its world premiere in Birmingham, check out the trailer for acclaimed British film Navy right here....
Naked Gun director set for brand new spoof movie
by Simon Brew | Nov 12, 2021 | News
The Naked Gun director David Zucker is returning to the spoof genre with The Star Of Malta: more details here....
Highlander remake to shoot next year, promises a more 'grounded' take
by Dan Cooper | Nov 12, 2021 | News
Director Chad Stahelski has been chatting about his planned remake of the 1986 cult classic Highlander, and all sounds pretty intriguing....
Rocky IV Director’s Cut: Rocky Vs Drago – Sylvester Stallone releases documentary
by Simon Brew | Nov 12, 2021 | News
Sylvester Stallone takes us behind the scenes of Rocky Vs Dragon, in a 90 minute documentary about his extended cut of Rocky IV....
