Film Stories

Now Playing: Final Fantasy VII Remake

by Ian Dransfield | Nov 04, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

Ian finds it is possible to make time when there's nostalgia involved

Batman: Death In The Family review: choose your own adventure?

by James Hunt | Nov 04, 2020 | Reviews

In all possible universes, this Batman 'choose your own adventure' movie is a success: here's our review of an ambitious project....

Christopher Nolan gives his thoughts on Tenet's box-office performance

by Dan Cooper | Nov 04, 2020 | News

Christopher Nolan has been chatting about the conclusions being drawn from the release of Tenet in cinemas over the summer....

Jeremy Irons, George MacKay head up new WWII thriller

by Dan Cooper | Nov 04, 2020 | News

Munich is an upcoming film from Netflix, that will chart the struggles of two diplomats sent to the German capital to avert the onset of World War...

Young filmmaker short film showcase: Red Wrath

by Simon Brew | Nov 04, 2020 | News

A short film from a young, upcoming filmmaker: if you can, take a look at Red Wrath and leave some feedback right here....

The lost Jumanji sequel set in the White House

by Mark Harrison | Nov 04, 2020 | Feature, News

Jumanji 2 was originally set to feature the President of the United States unleashing hybrid animals in Washington DC - here's the story of the lost...

Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: free school meals, and a personal perspective

by Jane Roberts | Nov 04, 2020 | Feature

In our regular spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, Jane has a few personal things to say about free school meals....

Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story review: a documentary for film buffs

by Film Stories | Nov 04, 2020 | Reviews

From director April Wright comes a documentary looking into the history of female stunt performers in the movies - here's our review....

Exhuming E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

by Howard Scott Warshaw | Nov 03, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

In an excerpt from his upcoming book, Howard recalls a trip to the Alamogordo desert for a fateful reunion with E.T.

Dogtanian movie: what’s happening to the theme tune?

by Simon Brew | Nov 03, 2020 | News

Exclusive: a few more details on the upcoming movie of Dogtanian & The Three Muskehounds, that's heading to cinemas in 2021....

The Lair: Neil Marshall set for new horror movie

by Simon Brew | Nov 03, 2020 | News

Director Neil Marshall is promising to go back to the style of Dog Soldiers and The Descent for the upcoming The Lair....

Wonder Woman 84 release date reportedly under review

by Dan Cooper | Nov 03, 2020 | News

The last blockbuster standing of 2020 looks like it may be set for a third delay, as Wonder Woman 84 may yet push into 2021....

Legal battle over Netflix's Enola Holmes heats up

by Dan Cooper | Nov 03, 2020 | News

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's estate has claimed that the recent Netflix film Enola Holmes is an infringement on its copyright: more details here....

UK film productions to continue during lockdown, it's confirmed

by Dan Cooper | Nov 03, 2020 | News

Film productions in England can continue it's been confirmed, even as cinemas shut their doors from this coming Thursday....

Princess Diana feature documentary set for 2022

by Simon Brew | Nov 03, 2020 | News

A feature film documentary about the life of Diana, Princess Of Wales, is heading to cinemas in the summer of 2022....

When Morecambe and Wise went to the movies

by Alex Westthorp | Nov 03, 2020 | Feature, News

A look back at the cinema of one of the UK's best ever comedy double acts: Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise....

Children's book of the week: The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

by Charlotte Harrison | Nov 03, 2020 | Feature, Reviews

In our new weekly spot where we review and recommend a book for younger readers, here's a great read aimed at fans of YA....

total recall - another remake on the way?

How Arnold Schwarzenegger changed the DVD commentary model

by Simon Brew | Nov 03, 2020 | Feature

The DVD boom was in full flow when plans were made to do the first special edition of Total Recall - and then Arnold Schwarzenegger's agent got...

Striking the right tone: video game sound

by James OConnor | Nov 02, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

Writer and musician James Holland speaks to a broad selection of musicians to find out how they use sound to create immersive games

All cinemas in England to shut from Thursday

by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2020 | News

England will join Wales and Northern Ireland in closing the doors on all of its cinemas this coming Thursday....

The Crow: City Of Angels – petition launched for original cut

by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2020 | News

The lost director's cut of The Crow: City Of Angels is the subject of a new fan petition - more details on it right this way....

Jordan Peele to remake Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs

by Dan Cooper | Nov 02, 2020 | News

The director of Us and Get Out, Jordan Peele, will be the first filmmaker to remake a Wes Craven film since the horror master's death in 2015....

Trailer lands for Rom Boys, documentary about UK skate and BMX scene

by Dan Cooper | Nov 02, 2020 | News

Feature-length documentary Rom Boys heads to East London to chart the fate of one of the UK's most legendary BMX and skate parks....

Scott Derrickson to adapt and direct Joe Hill novella, Black Phone

by Dan Cooper | Nov 02, 2020 | News

Scott Derrickson will be re-teaming with Blumhouse to helm the adaptation of Joe Hill's chilling story Black Phone....

Relic review: much more than a haunted house film

by Emily Murray | Nov 02, 2020 | Reviews

From director Natalie Erika James comes Relic, a horror film that gets under the skin and has much to say - here's our review....

Mogul Mowgli review: Riz Ahmed on top form

by Linda Marric | Nov 02, 2020 | Reviews

Bassam Tariq directs whilst Riz Ahmed, Anjana Vasan and Aiysha Hart leads the cast of the excellent Mogul Mowgli - and here's our review of the film....