Steven Soderbergh publishes his 2020 watchlist
by Dan Cooper | Jan 06, 2021 | News
Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has released his annual list comprising of everything he watched and read in 2020 - and it makes for interesting reading....
When Alec Baldwin's directorial debut was impounded by the authorities
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2021 | Feature, News
In 2001, Alec Baldwin began filming a $25m production that was to be his directorial debut - but it was just the start of a whole host of problems....
The 'virtual play' addressing suicidal thoughts
by Eddie Charles | Jan 06, 2021 | Feature
Kristen Brookman chats to Eddie Charles about her short virtual play, Hi, Stranger, and what her ambitions were behind it....
Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: a new year, and some bananas
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2021 | Feature
Our weekly spot on the site to chat about wellbeing and mental health returns, with a few thoughts as we head in 2021....
Silver Snipers: the positive impact of games on older players
by Rachel Fiddis | Jan 05, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
We speak to a range of older gamers to find out how the hobby’s having a positive impact on their well-being
One Night In Miami: new trailer for Regina King's film
by Dan Cooper | Jan 05, 2021 | News
With the acclaimed film launching shortly on Amazon Prime, here's the new trailer for One Night In Miami....
Die Hard confirmed for Disney+
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2021 | News
The first productions to be added to Disney+'s new 'adult' section have been announced - and Die Hard is in there....
From Dusk Till Dawn trilogy getting fresh Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2021 | News
All three From Dusk Till Dawn movies are heading back to Blu-ray this February in the UK - details here....
The film festival where only one person is allowed to attend
by Dan Cooper | Jan 05, 2021 | News
Sweden's 2021 Göteborg Film Festival is set to take place on a remote island - find out more details right here....
Rubik's Cube movie announced with accompanying game show
by Dan Cooper | Jan 05, 2021 | News
The iconic Rubik's Cube is getting its own film along with a game show, capitalising on the its ongoing popularity....
When Hammer made a vampire kung fu movie
by Stephen Lepitak | Jan 05, 2021 | Feature, News
Legendary British horror studio Hammer was struggling in the 1970s - so it decided to mix Dracula with a kung fu film....
Children's book of the week: Aster's Good Right Things by Kate Gordon
by Alexandra Goldstein | Jan 05, 2021 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a strong read for those who sometimes feel a little bit alone....
Baldur's Gate III preview: 'we started a Forgotten Realms University'
by Ian Dransfield | Jan 04, 2021 | Gaming, Interviews, Previews
The mag wasn't big enough to fit in all the great Baldur's Gate III interview we got, so here's some more for your enjoyment.
Head of DC Films chats about multiverses, HBO Max
by Dan Cooper | Jan 04, 2021 | News
Walter Hamada has been discussing where DC Films is headed, and a multiverse was very much involved....
Lots of old Miramax movies are getting new UK Blu-ray releases
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2021 | News
Films such as Cop Land, Spy Kids, Sin City, From Dusk Til Dawn and City Of God are all getting fresh disc releases in the UK....
Lethal Weapon 5 is still on, says Richard Donner
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2021 | News
He may be in his 90s, but director Richard Donner is still planning to return to the director's chair for the final Lethal Weapon movie....
2020’s breakthrough horror Host is getting a Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2021 | News
Rob Savage's horror film Host was one of the standout surprises of 2020 - and now it's getting a disc release in early 2021....
Hollywood unions advise members to avoid filmmaking in California
by Dan Cooper | Jan 04, 2021 | News
The impact of Covid on filmmaking continues to be felt in 2021 already, with several US productions now facing shutdown....
Le Mans 66: an end of an era, last of its kind blockbuster
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2021 | Feature, News
Whether you saw it as Le Mans 66 or Ford V Ferrari, the 2019 blockbuster is the last of its ilk we're likely to see for a long time....
The role of a British independent film producer
by Lauren Miles | Jan 04, 2021 | Feature, News
Lauren Miles talks to Helen Simmons about juggling the tasks of a producer, the importance of British cinema, and her film Say Your Prayers....
A few thoughts on the Wonder Woman 1984 reviewer backlash
by Simon Brew | Dec 29, 2020 | Feature, News
Reviewers of Wonder Woman 1984 are coming in for criticism it seems for liking the film - a few words on what's been happening....
Podcast: In conversation with director John Badham: Drop Zone, Blue Thunder, Nick Of Time and more
by Simon Brew | Dec 28, 2020 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Saturday Night Fever and WarGames director John Badham for a special episode....
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....
