Ethan Hawke joins the cast of Knives Out 2
by Dan Cooper | Jun 30, 2021 | News
The veteran actor Ethan Hawke has joined the hugely-impressive ensemble for Rian Johnson's mystery sequel....
Labyrinth is getting a 35th anniversary 4K disc release
by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2021 | News
To celebrate the 35th birthday of Labyrinth, a brand new physical media 4K release is arriving this September: details here....
Black Widow review: as it turns out, worth the wait
by Katie Smith-Wong | Jun 30, 2021 | News, Reviews
Despite its inconsistencies, Black Widow delivers in thrills, wit and action - making it a welcome return to the MCU....
Riot and resistance: How video games depict acts of defiance
by Haydn Taylor | Jun 29, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Demonstrations and riots often turn up in video games – but there’s a huge gulf between the digital fiction and the hard reality
Liam Neeson reveals he would have turned down 007 role
by Dan Cooper | Jun 29, 2021 | News
Following preliminary talks to appear in GoldenEye, Liam Neeson stepped out of the process following a promise to his wife....
Three more films join the UK Criterion Collection in September
by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | News
Twin Peaks and a look behind the curtain of a Broadway show feature amongst Criterion's upcoming Blu-ray releases....
Why Meryl Streep quit method acting after The Devil Wears Prada
by Dan Cooper | Jun 29, 2021 | News
Meryl Streep drew a line when it came to method acting, following her experience making The Devil Wears Prada....
The Goonies is getting a Titans Of Cult 4K release
by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | News
Looking for a limited collectors' edition of The Goonies on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray? Step right this way....
Full trailer released for Fear Street Part I: 1994
by Dan Cooper | Jun 29, 2021 | News
The first part of an upcoming RL Stine anthology is coming to Netflix this weekend: here's a preview of Fear Street right here....
Superman III, and childhood nightmares
by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | Feature, News
Superman III was supposed to be (and is, in large part) a family friendly movie - right up to the part involving Annie Ross and a massive computer....
Children's book spot: The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff
by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | Reviews
In our occasional spot where we recommend books for younger readers, a superb read for those aged 12 and over....
Dwayne Johnson announces Christmas film Red One
by Clare Brunton | Jun 28, 2021 | News
Dwayne Johnson announces new Christmas project for Amazon, Big Red, set to release in 2023....
Vanessa Kirby signs on to star in The Son
by Clare Brunton | Jun 28, 2021 | News
Vanessa Kirby will be joining Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern in Florian Zeller's The Son....
Evil Genius 2 review | Effortless fun
by Ian Dransfield | Jun 28, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A light-hearted romp featuring global domination
John Krasinski discusses passing the torch to Jeff NIchols for A Quiet Place 3
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2021 | News
John Krasinski has been chatting about vacating the director's chair for the next instalment in the popular horror franchise A Quiet Place....
Jason Blum discusses regrets over The Hunt's release
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2021 | News
The prolific producer Jason Blum has been reflecting on the headline-grabbing film The Hunt that was dropped amid much controversy....
Trailer arrives for The Duke, featuring Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2021 | News
Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent make for an intriguing lead pair for the upcoming fact-based drama, The Duke....
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, and a small bit of world building
by Matthew Tilt | Jun 28, 2021 | Feature, News
Fifty years on from its release, Mel Stuart’s Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is still crammed with darkly funny moments that capture the b...
Podcast: Flash Gordon (1980) and The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (1996)
by Simon Brew | Jun 28, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that fell short of expectations at the box office, but whose reputation has endured....
Gunpowder Milkshake gets a September release date in the UK
by Clare Brunton | Jun 25, 2021 | News
Lena Headey and Karen Gillan assassin film Gunpowder Milkshake finally gets its UK release date, September 17th....
Bravely Default II review | Not as fresh, still good
by Daniel Lipscombe | Jun 25, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Never play it safe. Be brave and be bold
Full trailer released for Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RIngs
by Dan Cooper | Jun 25, 2021 | News
Get your clearest look yet at the upcoming action blockbuster from Marvel Studios with the Shang-Chi trailer....
CODA: first trailer for huge Sundance success
by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2021 | News
Already one of the best films of the year, CODA finally heads our way in August - more details and a trailer right here....
David Fincher's The Killer filming this autumn for Netflix
by Dan Cooper | Jun 25, 2021 | News
In an uncharacteristically quick turnaround for David Fincher between films, he starts shooting his next shortly....
David Harewood’s memoir set for release in September
by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2021 | News
Birmingham-born actor David Harewood is to tell his story in his upcoming autobiography - more details on it here....
Full trailer released for Halloween Kills
by Dan Cooper | Jun 25, 2021 | News
You can catch a glimpse of Michel Myers' latest return in Halloween Kills right here, as the new trailer for the movie lands....
Bruce Willis’ new action film arrives next month: trailer
by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2021 | News
Out Of Death stars Jaime King and Bruce Willis - more details and the first trailer for the movie right here....
Justin Lin interview: Fast & Furious 9, stunts, digital de-aging, and Fast Five’s safe
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 25, 2021 | Feature, News
Fast 9 director Justin Lin on the film, its working class edge, and looking back at the safe moment of Fast & Furious 5....
Film Quiz Friday: Who Fast Who Furious?
by Mark Harrison | Jun 25, 2021 | Feature, News
“I don't have friends, I got family” - with Fast & Furious 9 now in cinemas, this week’s film quiz covers movies featuring the Fast famil...
Unpicking the secrets of point-and-click cities
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Jun 24, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Konstantinos explores the thought and design detail that goes into the urban settings of Grim Fandango and more
