Chris Evans to play Gene Kelly, Rian Johnson producing
by Film Stories | Jan 05, 2022 | News
A new film about the legendary movie star Gene Kelly is heading our way, with Chris Evans set to play him....
Has IMDB lost its way a bit?
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | Feature, News
There's been a little pushback against changes in recent years to the Internet Movie Database: a few thoughts on a huge resource for film fans....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: resolutions at your own pace
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | Feature
Our spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, with a bit of a word about New Year's Resolutions....
Ghostbusters: Afterlife UK home release details confirmed
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | News
The latest Ghostbusters film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, is heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray at the end of January in the UK....
Sea of Shadows: looking ahead to Silt
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 04, 2022 | Gaming, Previews
How a fine artist and a former research scientist are making Silt: one of the most beautiful adventure games of 2022
A few words about Ghostbusters: Answer The Call, Paul Feig, and ongoing toxicity
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | Feature, News
Putting aside that some people like the film and some don't, a few thoughts on 2016's Ghostbusters film, and the man who directed it....
Sony delays Morbius again, this time by three months
by Film Stories | Jan 04, 2022 | News
Jared Leto's vampiric Spider-Man spin-off movie Morbisu now finds itself scheduled to debut almost two years after its original release date....
Will Arnett replaces Armie Hammer in Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins
by Film Stories | Jan 04, 2022 | News
The Blades of Glory actor Will Arnett has reportedly shot scenes to replace Armie Hammer in Taika Waititi's upcoming Next Goal Wins....
The King’s Man, The Matrix Resurrections hit box office problems
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | News
Spider-Man's domination of the box office leaves the new The King's Man and The Matrix Resurrections in its rear view mirror....
Apple races to secure Brad Pitt/Joseph Kosinski motorsport drama
by Film Stories | Jan 04, 2022 | News
A promising-sounding racing flick, which also boasts the involvement of Lewis Hamilton, looks set to find a backer in the form of Apple....
Film Stories issue 30 (January 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | News
A huge exclusive interview with Kenneth Branagh leads the first issue of Film Stories of 2022: and there's a lot more too....
Last Night In Soho confirmed for 4K Blu-ray, disc release in January
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | News
Edgar Wright's Last Night In Soho is getting a features-packed physical media release, on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: more here....
John Wick Chapter 4 pushed back to 2023
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2022 | News
Keanu Reeves is still returning as John Wick, but he won't be on our screens again until 2023 as Lionsgate delays the next film....
Scooby-Doo, and its astounding The Blair Witch Project crossover
by Mark Harrison | Jan 04, 2022 | Feature
The Scooby-Doo Project is an award-winning Halloween special that spoofs 1999’s biggest horror hit - we investigate Mystery Inc’s weirdest case....
What have you been watching: end of 2021 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Dec 30, 2021 | 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....
The Matrix Resurrections review: a belated sequel that falls some way short
by Dan Cooper | Dec 23, 2021 | News, Reviews
Decades on, The Matrix has been resurrected, but can the belated sequel recapture the magic of the original? Here's our review....
The cosmic, cataclysmic wonder of Outer Wilds
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 23, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Ryan belatedly catches up with Outer Wilds - an ambient mood piece about exploration and discovery
Now Playing Mass Effect: Mako the most of it
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
A first dip into the Legendary Edition, Ian re-tackles Mass Effect
No Time To Die’s director on the film’s ending
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | News
Cary Fukunaga has been chatting about the ending of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die: with spoilers, as you might expect....
Death On The Nile back on the schedule, new trailer
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2021 | News
Kenneth Branagh's Death On The Nile film is back on the release schedule, and a trailer has dropped too....
Impressive cast revealed for Sam Mendes' next project
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2021 | News
Empire Of Light will mark Mendes' first film since 1917, and he's assembling quite the cast ahead of production....
Ghost Of Tsushima movie: latest update
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2021 | News
Director Chad Stahelski has been chatting about his plans to adapt the record-breaking samurai PlayStation game, Ghost Of Tsushima....
An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature, News
As we wind down for 2021, a few words to the wonderful readers of Film Stories ahead of the Christmas and new year break....
A few words for those struggling with the festive season
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature
Many people love Christmas, but for others it can be a really tricky time: a few words for those who struggle at this time of year....
The Film Stories Quiz of the Year – 21 movie questions about 2021
by Mark Harrison | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature, News
It’s time for your final film quiz of the year and it covers a whole bunch of 2021 movies, whether in cinemas or streaming....
Don't Look Up review: Netflix's star-studded end of the year saga
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | News, Reviews
Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam McKay, Meryl Streep, the end of the world - what could go wrong? Er, glad you asked....
Podcast: in conversation with Sarah Smith - Ron's Gone Wrong, setting up Locksmith, Aardman, and what's next
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon invites Ron's Gone Wrong and Arthur Christmas' Sarah Smith back, to chat about her work and...
Yuzo Koshiro's Sonic
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 21, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Best known as a composer, the eminent Yuzo Koshiro also oversaw Sonic the Hedgehog’s first 8-bit outing
Uncharted director: video game adaptations shouldn't 'recreate' the games
by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2021 | News
Ruben Fleischer has offered his thoughts on what it takes to make that most elusive of things: a successful video game movie....
The Godfather trilogy heading back to UK cinemas
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2021 | News
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather is 50 years old in 2022 - and the entire trilogy is set for UK cinemas to celebrate....
