The Blue Thunder movie is getting a Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Feb 22, 2021 | News
1983's Blue Thunder will be debuting on Blu-ray in the UK this coming April - more details right this way....
Zack Snyder, and the ramifications of his Justice League cut
by Simon Brew | Feb 22, 2021 | Feature, News
With Zack Snyder's Justice League now confirmed for March, its success or otherwise could have real ramifications for the film industry....
Podcast: The Social Network (2010) and The Naked Gun 2 1/2 (1991)
by Simon Brew | Feb 22, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films where the actors had to get used to a whole load of takes....
Old movies: a salute to cinematic pioneer Dorothy Arzner
by Sarah Cook | Feb 22, 2021 | Feature, News
In our regular look at old cinema a salute to the groundbreaking work of female film director Dorothy Arzner, whose first film debuted in the 1920s....
El Hijo review - childlike
by Joe Parlock | Feb 19, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A delightful western with disappointingly wonky stealth
Roland Emmerich completes $140m sci-fi movie Moonfall
by Simon Brew | Feb 19, 2021 | News
The moon heads to the Earth in Roland Emmerich's new film - and it's wrapped filming, with a tease of sequels too....
Batman V Superman producer on its “unkind press”
by Simon Brew | Feb 19, 2021 | News
Deborah Snyder has been chatting about the media response to certain films - and how some reviewers seem to make things personal....
Bong Joon Ho six movie, seven disc Blu-ray collection on the way
by Simon Brew | Feb 19, 2021 | News
A special seven-disc boxset bringing together six films from Oscar-winner Bong Joon Ho is on its way - Parasite included....
Mortal Kombat trailer arrives, bloody fisticuffs ensue
by Dan Cooper | Feb 19, 2021 | News
Is it a flawless victory? Here's the bloody first trailer for the new Mortal Kombat movie, that's arriving this spring....
Train To Busan English language remake lands a director
by Simon Brew | Feb 19, 2021 | News
Train To Busan is getting the Hollywood treatment, as Timo Tjahjanto signs up to direct a remake of the South Korean hit....
Netflix's Trial Of The Chicago 7 available for free for 48 hours
by Dan Cooper | Feb 19, 2021 | News
Netflix is making Aaron Sorkin's The Trial Of The Chicago 7 available for free for 48 hours - and you can see it right here....
Joaquin Phoenix to star in Ari Aster's next film, Disappointment Blvd.
by Dan Cooper | Feb 19, 2021 | News
Joaquin Phoenix is to join up with the director of Hereditary and Midsommmmmaaaaarrrrr for his next film....
Film Quiz Friday: Testing the Walters
by Mark Harrison | Feb 19, 2021 | Feature, News
Welcome to the best and only Julie Walters-themed film quiz on the internet this weekend - here’s your weekly serving of 30 film-related questions....
British movie podcast of the week: Moving Picture Madness
by Em McGowan | Feb 19, 2021 | Feature
Each week, we recommend a British independent movie podcast we think is worth a listen - let us introduce you to Moving Picture Madness....
Film Stories issue 23 (March 2021): full details and preorder your copy here
by Simon Brew | Feb 19, 2021 | News
A new issue of Film Stories is on the way - and here's what's in the brand new issue, which is now available to order....
There's no space like home - the allure of the video game spaceship hub
by Chris Farnell | Feb 18, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
From the Ebon Hawk to the Unreliable, we take a look at the evolution of the spaceship as a game hub and RPG refuge
Paddington 3 officially confirmed
by Dan Cooper | Feb 18, 2021 | News
Everybody's favourite marmalade-loving bear will return for a third instalment, StudioCanal confirms - and thank goodness for that....
First trailer: Cruella, starring Emma Stone
by Dan Cooper | Feb 18, 2021 | News
Here's the first trailer for Disney's upcoming live action Cruella De Vil movie, starring Emma Stone....
H Is For Happiness: trailer for superb family movie
by Simon Brew | Feb 18, 2021 | News
Looking for an excellent family movie watch? Keep an eye out for H Is For Happiness - here's the trailer for the film....
Jesse Plemons joins Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon
by Dan Cooper | Feb 18, 2021 | News
Casting for Martin Scorsese’s next film continues, with Jesse Plemons joining Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and Robert De Niro in the movie....
The Fifth Element 2 was planned, but abandoned
by Simon Brew | Feb 18, 2021 | News
The box office returns of The Fifth Element scuppered plans for a sequel - but oddly enough, led to The Transporter franchise....
Unmade Stanley Kubrick project to move into production this year
by Dan Cooper | Feb 18, 2021 | News
Lunatics At Large is finally heading into production this year, over half a century since Stanley Kubrick first explored the idea of the film....
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In set for UK cinemas
by Simon Brew | Feb 18, 2021 | News
Sir Alex Ferguson will be telling some of his stories in a brand new feature documentary - more details on the film right here....
Brilliant songs from the movies: sports films
by Paul Childs | Feb 18, 2021 | Feature, News
A good sports movie tends to come with a good sports movie song - and here are some of our favourites....
Ghostrunner review - superb platformer; mediocre elsewhere
by Joe Parlock | Feb 17, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
High-tech, low society, stratospheric frustration
A totally jerkin' Josie And The Pussycats book is coming
by Brendon Connelly | Feb 17, 2021 | News
An oral history of the excellent Josie And The Pussycats movie is now available to order - more details right here....
Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy reportedly still happening
by Dan Cooper | Feb 17, 2021 | News
The planned Star Wars trilogy from Rian Johnson, the helmer of The Last Jedi, is still alive it seems....
Zack Snyder on correcting Batman V Superman for new release
by Simon Brew | Feb 17, 2021 | News
As well as Justice League, a reframing of Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice is coming from director Zack Snyder....
Online retailer Zoom has new owners
by Simon Brew | Feb 17, 2021 | News
Universal and Sony no longer own online movie store Zoom (not that one), as Patriot Media Group takes over the business....
Martin Scorsese on why 'content' will never be 'cinema'
by Dan Cooper | Feb 17, 2021 | News
Martin Scorsese has been discussing why streaming platforms must treat classic films with greater respect....
