Mirren, Pacino, Freeman, DeVito to star in Sniff
by Dan Cooper | Sep 08, 2021 | News
Three Oscar winners, a nominee and an Oscar-winning director too - Sniff is shaping up to be something special....
Justin Bieber: Our World documentary film confirmed for October
by Simon Brew | Sep 08, 2021 | News
For the second time, Justin Bieber is to be the subject of a documentary feature, going behind the scenes as he prepares for live shows....
Full trailer lands for The Guilty, starring Jake Gyllenhaal
by Dan Cooper | Sep 08, 2021 | News
The tense, single location thriller The Guilty will arrive next month on Netflix, with Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role....
Mental health and Wellbeing Matters: non-uniform days
by Simon Brew | Sep 08, 2021 | Feature
A few words about being asked to step outside our comfort zone a little, when we don't really want to....
Final trailer for Addams Family 2 drops ahead of film's launch
by Dan Cooper | Sep 08, 2021 | News
Catch a final glimpse at the upcoming CGI sequel The Addams Family 2, ahead of its release next month....
Robin Ince joins 90 Minutes Or Less Film Festival for London event
by Simon Brew | Sep 08, 2021 | News
A live podcast recording, a film, and time in the company of Robin Ince awaits on Saturday: ticket details right here....
Minamata review: Beautiful, quiet and occasionally uncomfortable
by Catherine Pearson | Sep 08, 2021 | Reviews
Minamata is the true story that explores the Minamata disease and the man who shot the infamous photo series - here's our review....
When Bruce Almighty gave out God’s phone number
by Mark Harrison | Sep 07, 2021 | Feature, News
In 2003’s Bruce Almighty, Jim Carrey receives God’s phone number, but it turned out to belong to several other people in real life....
Venom 2 changes date again, this time release moves forwards
by Dan Cooper | Sep 07, 2021 | News
Sony continues to keep fans on their toes with the ever-shifting release date of Venom: Let There Be Carnage....
Swords, sprites and cyberpunk - exploring the world of ANNO: Mutationem
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 07, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Beijing-based studio ThinkingStars tells us about their heady brew of cyberpunk, 2D and 3D action, and zombie lizards
Netflix releases trailer for glossy thriller, Intrusion
by Dan Cooper | Sep 07, 2021 | News
Freida Pinto and Logan Marshall Green star in the upcoming thriller Intrusion - and here's the first trailer for it....
Angelina Jolie turned The Aviator because of Harvey Weinstein
by Dan Cooper | Sep 07, 2021 | News
Angelina Jolie swore never to work with the disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein after a meeting early in her career....
Mission: Impossible 7 UK shoot comes to an end
by Simon Brew | Sep 07, 2021 | News
Tom Cruise has been popping up all over the UK as Mission: Impossible 7 films - but he's finally, for now, heading elsewhere....
Netflix to keep BBFC ratings on its films and TV shows
by Simon Brew | Sep 07, 2021 | News
Netflix cements its agreement with the BBFC to provide age certificates on everything - and it might just head off the government....
Marvel: £399, 50-disc 4K Infinity Saga set being reissued
by Simon Brew | Sep 07, 2021 | News
The entire Marvel cinematic universe Infinity Saga in a 50-disc set - and it's coming back into print....
Back 4 Blood preview: no more room in hell, you say?
by Ian Dransfield | Sep 06, 2021 | Gaming, Previews
You thought they’d been left for dead
Disney's legal battle with Scarlett Johansson reportedly stalled Russo brothers' return
by Dan Cooper | Sep 06, 2021 | News
The ongoing legal spat between Disney and Scarlett Johansson has allegedly stalled a filmmaking return to the MCU for the Avengers:...
The Accountant 2 is finally happening
by Simon Brew | Sep 06, 2021 | News
Director Gavin O'Connor confirms The Accountant 2 is back on - and it looks like The Accountant 3 might be on the way as well....
The acclaimed Limbo heads to DVD & Blu-ray in October
by Simon Brew | Sep 06, 2021 | News
Ben Sharrock's acclaimed film Limbo is arriving on both DVD and Blu-ray in the UK this autumn: more here....
Podcast: Casino Royale (2006) and Rise Of The Guardians (2012)
by Simon Brew | Sep 06, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that in their own ways changed the course of a few things....
Michael Keaton recalls how designing Beetlejuice's look led to him taking the role
by Dan Cooper | Sep 06, 2021 | News
Micheal Keaton was reluctant to play Beetlejuice in Tim Burton's strange horror comedy, until a bout of 'dress-up' helped him to understand the...
New release date for Jackass Forever announced
by Dan Cooper | Sep 06, 2021 | News
The delayed final bout of Jackass mayhem will explode onto screens early next year, Paramount Pictures has confirmed....
The complete James Bond boxset that wasn't complete (and led to a legal case)
by Simon Brew | Sep 06, 2021 | Feature, News
The story of the James Bond boxset that was promoted as having all the films in it - even though technically, it was missing two of them....
How 1991's The Addams Family marked every director who’d turned the film down
by Simon Brew | Sep 06, 2021 | Feature, News
It was a struggle to find someone to direct 1991's The Addams Family - but the 20 or so helmers who turned the film down were still recognised on...
Jodie Comer to reunite with Ridley Scott in Kitbag
by Clare Brunton | Sep 03, 2021 | News
Jodie Comer has been confirmed to star in Ridley Scott's Kitbag, alongside Joaquin Phoenix....
Does the film industry have its head in the sand again on piracy?
by Simon Brew | Sep 03, 2021 | Feature, News
Conversations about depressed box office numbers seem to be overlooking the piracy issue: a few thoughts....
Podcast: in conversation with director Kevin Reynolds - Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves, Waterworld, Count Of Monte Cristo, Fandango, Tristan & Isolde and more
by Simon Brew | Sep 03, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by writer and director Kevin Reynolds....
Film Quiz Friday: Keanu Means Cool Breeze
by Mark Harrison | Sep 03, 2021 | Feature, News
“You’re breathtaking!” This week’s film quiz has 30 more questions about movies, some of them featuring the most excellent Keanu Reeves. OUR...
The Green Knight: UK release date finally confirmed
by Simon Brew | Sep 03, 2021 | News
The Green Knight finally gets a new UK release date, and is set for later this month: more details here....
