An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Dec 24, 2020 | Feature, News
A few end of year words of appreciation to you all, as well as details of what we'll (not) be doing over the end of year break....
2021: the year the war on movie piracy ramps up?
by Simon Brew | Dec 24, 2020 | Feature, News
With major blockbusters set for simultaneous home releases in 2021, new legislation in the US is set to fuel a fresh piracy battle....
British movie podcast of the week: Verbal Diorama
by Simon Brew | Dec 24, 2020 | Feature
A podcast that tells stories behind films, one movie at a time: meet our final podcast recommendation of the year - Verbal Diorama....
Online Diary - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 23, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
The new generation is here! Time to play another in a long-running series, I guess…
MGM goes up for sale for $5bn
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | News
MGM - and co-ownership of the James Bond movie franchise - is said to be up for sale, in a deal that could be worth more than $5bn....
Trailer lands for Coming 2 America, starring Eddie Murphy
by Dan Cooper | Dec 23, 2020 | News
Catch your first glimpse of Eddie Murphy's return to New York as Prince Akeem of Zamunda: here's the trailer for Coming 2 America....
Margot Robbie on playing Barbie: "we're going to give you something totally different."
by Dan Cooper | Dec 23, 2020 | News
Margot Robbie has been chatting about the upcoming Barbie movie - and just how it should subvert expectations a little....
The Little Things trailer, starring some serious acting talent
by Dan Cooper | Dec 23, 2020 | News
Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto headline crime thriller The Little Things - and the first trailer for the movie has landed....
Soul review: Pixar's new movie comes with very big ideas
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | News, Reviews
The new film from Pixar sees it once again juggling some massive ideas and themes, and distilling them into an excellent family movie - here's our...
The Film Stories Quiz of the Year – 20 questions about 2020
by Mark Harrison | Dec 23, 2020 | Feature, News
What kind of year has it been? For our final film quiz of 2020, we’re looking back at the last 12 months in movies, from news to new releases....
A few words for those feeling low at this time of year
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | Feature, News
2020 or not 2020, the festive season is a difficult time for many of us - and we just wanted to have a quick chat about that....
Stardew Valley update 1.5 is out - IT'S OUT
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 22, 2020 | Gaming, News
Go, go, go, this is not a drill, beach farms are a reality
Little Orpheus review: going underground
by Harry Slater | Dec 22, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A nuclear-powered platformer from the developers of Dear Esther
Mark Kermode’s Secrets Of Cinema: trailer for new series, more details
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2020 | News
Here's the trailer for Mark Kermode's Secrets Of Cinema, and more details of the next episode of the show....
Ready Player Two movie “in the early stages”
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2020 | News
Author Ernest Cline confirms that there are plans to bring his new novel, Ready Player Two, to the movies....
Reimagining of The Exorcist in development at Blumhouse
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2020 | News
David Gordon Green, director of the recent Halloween revivals, will soon be turning his attention to one of the most enduring horror films ever...
Enola Holmes copyright infringement lawsuit settled by Netflix
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2020 | News
Netflix has paid up to end a court case brought by the Conan Doyle Estate over the movie Enola Holmes....
Trailer for Land arrives, Robin Wright's directorial debut
by Dan Cooper | Dec 22, 2020 | News
Robin Wright's first film behind the camera promises to tell a story of grief, loneliness and iron will - catch a glimpse here, ahead of its February...
Audrey review: a terrific telling of Audrey Hepburn's story
by Eddie Charles | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
A film charting the story of Audrey Hepburn, the documentary Audrey is well worth seeking out - here's our review....
Silent Night review: a seasonal film, rather than a Christmas one
by Vanessa Thompsett | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
From director Will Thorne comes a seasonal movie that's not the cheeriest of festive fare, but has plenty going for it....
14 songs that were actually based on movies
by Brendon Connelly | Dec 22, 2020 | Feature, News
From Star Wars to ET, The Seventh Seal to Citizen Kane, there's a quiet collection of songs 'inspired' by movies - here are 14 examples....
Children's book of the week: All I Want For Christmas by Beth Garrod
by Charlotte Harrison | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a festive treat from Beth Garrod: All I Want For Christmas....
Cyberpunk 2077 review - dystopian
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 21, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Grand theft automaton
Cyberpunk 2077: too much crafting could damage your save file
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 21, 2020 | Gaming, News
Step away from the crafting table
Mark Kermode’s Secrets Of Cinema returns in January
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News
It's definite: the new series of Secrets Of Cinema will be on BBC Four this January - more details of what's in store right here....
UK home release plans for Wonder Woman 1984 confirmed
by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2020 | News
Wonder Woman 1984 will be heading to homes in the UK this January, less than a month after the film's heavily-disrupted cinema release....
Over 200 UK independent cinemas to share £16m in support grants
by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2020 | News
Independent cinemas are now set to receive funding that eases pressure on them and hopefully safeguards their futures....
Peter Pan Goes Wrong finally gets home release
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News
It's been a long time coming, but Peter Pan Goes Wrong is finally available to buy (as well as A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong)....
Elysium confirmed for Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray release in UK
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News
Matt Damon and Jodie Foster star in Neill Blomkamp's Elysium, that's coming to Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray in early 2021....
Pacific Rim to get a Titans Of Cult release
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News
Guillermo del Toro's blockbuster Pacific Rim will be getting a collectable disc release in early 2021, it's been revealed....
