Film Stories

Mad Max as an allegory for the crack epidemic

by Luke Hinton | Apr 12, 2021 | Feature, News

How the Mad Max movies tapped into the politics of the 1980s across the original trilogy - and looking ahead at where they'll go next....

Looking ahead to Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 12, 2021 | Gaming, Previews

We catch up with the developer of Little Nemo to see how it's bringing artist Winsor McCay's work back for a new generation

Podcast: School Of Rock (2003) and Disclosure (1994)

by Simon Brew | Apr 12, 2021 | News, Podcasts

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a hit family movie from an unusual source, and the most 1990s film of all time....

Old movies: The Sign Of The Cross in focus

by Sarah Cook | Apr 12, 2021 | Feature, News

Our old movies column returns, and this time we take a look back at the pre-code era film The Sign Of The Cross from Cecil B DeMille....

New Star Trek movie coming in 2023

by Simon Brew | Apr 12, 2021 | News

Paramount Pictures confirms that Star Trek is heading back to the big screen in 2023, with the surprise reveal of a new film....

Top Gun: Maverick and Mission: Impossible 7 delayed again

by Simon Brew | Apr 12, 2021 | News

Three Tom Cruise films are each delayed, with the new Top Gun and Mission: Impossible films now arriving later than planned....

Unapologetic review: bringing female voices to the forefront

by Billie Melissa | Apr 12, 2021 | Reviews

"Our entire existence is resistance" is one of the many beautiful moments and words captured by first-time filmmaker Ashley O'Shay in her documentary...

Registration opens for European Film Academy's Young Audience Awards

by Dan Cooper | Apr 12, 2021 | News

Aged between 12-14? Sign up now to watch and judge three great films for the European Film Academy....

Trailer lands for Midlands-based film You Are My Sunshine

by Dan Cooper | Apr 12, 2021 | News

The Black Country plays host to what promises to be a 'dramatic and heartfelt' love story: here's the trailer for You Are My Sunshine....

Indiana Jones 5 adds Phoebe Waller-Bridge

by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | News

Indiana Jones 5 will see Phoebe Waller-Bridge joining Harrison Ford on his latest adventure, it's been revealed....

The Woman In The Window trailer

by Clare Brunton | Apr 09, 2021 | News

A new trailer for The Woman In The Window starring Amy Adams has been released by Netflix....

Hotel Transylvania 4 gets an official title and release date

by Clare Brunton | Apr 09, 2021 | News

Sony Pictures Animation has released the full title of the 4th Hotel Transylvania instalment, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania....

The many cancelled movies of the DC Extended Universe

by Dan Cooper | Apr 09, 2021 | Feature, News

With two more movies to add to the cancelled pile, we take a look at the graveyard of projects in the DCEU....

Why do games shun the good old murder mystery?

by Lottie Bevan | Apr 09, 2021 | Gaming, Opinions

Nuts to Dickens and Tolkien and J. K. Rowling.

The surprise cooperation between 1991's two Robin Hood films

by Dan Cooper | Apr 09, 2021 | News

Exclusive: how 1991's Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves and the Patrick Bergin-headlined Robin Hood crossed over behind the scenes....

Podcast: In conversation with Ol Parker: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Exotic Marigold Hotel and Grange Hill

by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | Podcasts

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by writer/director Ol Parker for a chat about his varied career....

Film Quiz Friday: Getting The Band Together

by Mark Harrison | Apr 09, 2021 | Feature, News

Do you know your Stillwater from your Clash At Demonhead? This week’s film quiz covers some of the best bands the big screen has to offer....

British movie podcast of the week: Not Having It All

by Em McGowan | Apr 09, 2021 | Feature

Each week, we highlight a terrific UK independent movie podcast well worth your time: here's why Not Having It All fits the bill....

Super 8 getting 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in UK

by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | News

JJ Abrams' 2011 hit Super 8 is getting the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray treatment, as the film is set for release on the format in May - more here....

Looks like Saw 10 is already on the way

by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | News

With the ninth Saw film heading to cinemas in the UK shortly, plans are already afoot for Saw 10 it seems....

Trailer arrives for Physique, a short British film about eating disorders.

by Dan Cooper | Apr 09, 2021 | News

Physique is a short film that promises to address eating disorders among young dancers, and the damage it causes....

David Morrissey's podcast: first season available now

by Dan Cooper | Apr 09, 2021 | News

Looking for a new podcast? David Morrissey might just be your man, and the first season of Who Am I This Time? is available now....

The United Way: new Manchester United documentary feature

by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | News

A new film arrives in May that'll tell the story of Manchester United Football Club: more details on The United Way right here....

House Party remake in active development, with Doctor Who star

by Dan Cooper | Apr 09, 2021 | News

Kid and Play will return? It certainly seems so, with plans afoot for a new entry in the House Party series of movies....

Paul Dano signs on to new Spielberg film

by Clare Brunton | Apr 08, 2021 | News

Indie darling Paul Dano has signed on to play a role in Steven Spielberg's latest film, a semi-autobiographical feature based on his childhood....

Netflix US and Sony Pictures Entertainment reach streaming deal

by Clare Brunton | Apr 08, 2021 | News

Netflix US and Sony Pictures Entertainment announce a new deal for feature films....

MUBI confirms Shiva Baby release date

by Clare Brunton | Apr 08, 2021 | News

MUBI has confirmed the release date of festival hit Shiva Baby in the UK....

Coping with Covid: crafting convivial online communities can help

by Millicent Thomas | Apr 08, 2021 | Gaming, Opinions

How video games can provide solace in the midst of a global pandemic

Universal Pictures confirms its 2021 UK release slate

by Simon Brew | Apr 08, 2021 | News

Universal will be releasing an incredible 23 films between now and the end of the year - and here's the full list of what's coming to the UK, when....