Highest 2 Lowest | Trailer lands for new Spike Lee, Denzel Washington film

by Dan Cooper | May 06, 2025 | News

Spike Lee has made a reimagining of Akira Kurosawa classic High And Low, with Denzel Washington on board. Trailer here....

The Trump Ultimatum | Donald Trump, tariffs, the movies - and an opportunity

by Simon Brew | May 06, 2025 | Feature, News

As Donald Trump wants to introduce tariffs for films and TV shows made outside America, there's a chance emerging to reset parts of the entertainment...

Podcast | In conversation with Martin Campbell - Cleaner, Zorro, No Escape, GoldenEye, James Bond and more

by Simon Brew | May 05, 2025 | Podcasts

Director Martin Campbell is the Film Stories podcast guest, with James Bond, Cleaner, No Escape and more all under discussion....

The Last Of Us season 2 episode 4 review | A bloody good hour of telly

by Maria Lattila | May 05, 2025 | News, Reviews, TV

Ellie and Dina’s adventure in Seattle takes a dark turn this week. Here’s our The Last Of Us season 2 episode 4 review. ...

Doctor Who season 2 episode 4 review | Lucky Day (spoilers)

by Simon Brew | May 03, 2025 | Reviews, TV

Doctor Who goes angry in Lucky Day. Here, with a lot of spoilers, is our review of season 2 episode 4. Buckle up......

Thunderbolts* | What does that asterisk mean?

by Maria Lattila | May 02, 2025 | Feature, News

So what’s the Thunderbolts* asterisk all about? We'll get into that and everything it might mean for the future of the MCU. Inevitable spoilers a...

Thunderbolts* | Some spoiler-filled thoughts on Marvel's new film

by Maria Lattila | May 02, 2025 | Feature, News

A few spoiler-filled thoughts on Marvel's Thunderbolts, its characters, themes and ending. Read on at your peril....

Ruin | Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts sign up for unsparing WWII thriller

by Ryan Lambie | May 02, 2025 | News

Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts are to star in Ruin, a stark thriller set in the aftermath of the Second World War....

Hawkeye | Jeremy Renner says he turned down season 2 after Marvel halved his salary

by Ryan Lambie | May 02, 2025 | News, TV

Hawkeye season 2 will happen without Jeremy Renner, as the actor claims that Marvel only offered him half the salary he received for the first run....

Clayface | Mike Flanagan leaves DC project, rewrite reportedly ordered

by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2025 | News

Ah. Mike Flanagan will no longer be making Clayface for Warner Bros and DC, as he leaves the film, and a rewrite is ordered....

Sinners | Shambolic box office performer now getting IMAX re-release, could end studio system

by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | News

Ryan Coogler's Sinners continues to decimate and ruin Hollywood with its success, and now it's heading back to IMAX screens....

The Rocketeer 2 | David Oyelowo on how it was derailed

by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2025 | News

David Oyelowo has been chatting about The Rocketeer 2, which has been abandoned. Current shifts in DEI are said to be at the heart of why....

Xbox prices to go up in US, UK prices to be confirmed

by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | Gaming, News

The price of video games continues to go up, as Microsoft increases the cost of Xbox Series S and Series X hardware and software....

Gunn | Neil Marshall sets new survival thriller, Graham McTavish to star

by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | News

Dog Soldiers and The Descent director Neil Marshall is moving onto Gunn, with Graham McTavish signing up for the new survival horror....

Jurassic Park | Original trilogy getting 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook in UK

by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | News

Jurassic Park and its first two sequels are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook this June, in time for Jurassic World: Rebirth's release....

Blade Runner: Time To Live | New video game cancelled already

by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2025 | Gaming, News

Blade Runner: Time To Live was reportedly set to be a major game release, but even before it's announced, it's been cancelled....

Film Quiz Friday | Bobbing Along

by Mark Harrison | May 02, 2025 | Feature, News

In this week’s film quiz, only one name stands out in Marvel’s Thunderbolts - Bob! 30 movie-related questions, coming up…...

Podcast | In conversation with Geraldine Viswanathan: Blockers, Thunderbolts, guinea pigs and more

by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | News, Podcasts

Geraldine Viswanathan joins us for a long chat about Thunderbolts, Blockers, guinea pigs, directing, and choosing her projects....

Adam Pearson to star in a new film adaptation of The Elephant Man

by Maria Lattila | May 01, 2025 | News

A Different Man star Adam Pearson will be the first disabled actor to portray Joseph Merrick in a new The Elephant Man movie. ...

Bad Lieutenant | Takashi Miike to direct the latest entry in the film series

by Ryan Lambie | May 01, 2025 | News

Audition director Takashi Miike is to make a new thriller about police corruption - Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, starring Shun Oguri and Lily James....

Agatha Christie dispenses writing tips from beyond the grave

by Ryan Lambie | May 01, 2025 | News

As part of its BBC Maestro series, mystery thriller novelist Agatha Christie provides a writing masterclass. She died in 1976....

Bradley Cooper directing a rom-com based on John Bishop

by Maria Lattila | May 01, 2025 | News

Yes, you read the headline right; Bradley Cooper’s next directorial effort is a film based on comedian John Bishop. More on that below. ...

Subversion | Chris Hemsworth is heading to a submarine

by Dan Cooper | May 01, 2025 | News

Chris Hemsworth will lead the cast of the Amazon MGM production Subversion, which he'll jump to after Avengers: Doomsday....

Sgt Rock | Film delayed a year, rumours swirl

by Dan Cooper | May 01, 2025 | News

Sgt Rock continues to stumble on its way to the screen, as a further delay hits: it's unclear now if Luca Guadagnino is still involved....

Road House 2 | Guy Ritchie directing, not Doug Liman

by Dan Cooper | May 01, 2025 | News

Jake Gyllenhaal's UFC fighter turned bouncer will be returning in Road House 2, with Guy Ritchie taking on director duties....

The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 10 month restoration project ahead of 50th anniversary re-release

by Simon Brew | May 01, 2025 | News

The Rocky Horror Picture Show hits 50 this year, and Disney's restoration team have spent ten months of a 4K version of the cult film....

Movie websites: whose side are we on, anyway?

by Simon Brew | May 01, 2025 | Feature, News

Movie and entertainment websites are finding themselves squeezed - and also facing decisions as to whose side they're on. A few thoughts....

Shōgun season 2 confirmed to start production in January

by Maria Lattila | Apr 30, 2025 | News, TV

Shōgun season 2 is heading into production in early 2026 - and we have a few more details on the new season to share. ...

Thunderbolts* review | Marvel tries to reinvent itself

by Maria Lattila | Apr 30, 2025 | News, Reviews

Florence Pugh pulls together an unlikely team of non-heroes in Marvel’s latest superhero romp. Here’s our Thunderbolts* review. ...