National Theatre launches paid streaming service
by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | News
You can now watch National Theatre streaming productions from the comfort of your own home, in exchange for a subscription fee....
Help bring Kate & Jake to life
by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | News
A new movie set in Liverpool needs £5000 of crowdfunding to get off the ground - and here's how you can get involved....
Justin Kurzel's next project, Nitram, begins shooting
by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2020 | News
Cameras have begun rolling on Justin Kurzel's latest film, which follows on the heels of True History Of The Kelly Gang....
The Witches getting DVD and Blu-ray release in December
by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | News
Robert Zemeckis' film of The Witches missed out on a cinema release, but will be heading to disc in time for Christmas it's been confirmed....
Red Dot: trailer for incoming Netflix thriller
by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2020 | News
High-concept thriller Red Dot is set in the Swedish wilderness and looks like it might just be worth a watch - here's the trailer for the film....
The Shows Must Go On: full production of award-winning play Red now streaming
by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | News
You've only got 48 hours if you want to catch Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch in the award-winning Red, entirely free of charge....
The battle to convince Michael Bay to make Pearl Harbor
by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | Feature, News
Disney had a panic when it looked like Michael Bay was off to make the film Phone Booth - and it needed a new project for him, and quickly....
An ode to the Saturday matinees of the 1950s
by Stephen Wade | Dec 01, 2020 | Feature
Stephen Wade recalls growing up in the matinee days of the 1950s, when a trip to the cinema brought big-screen thrills and the occasional spot of...
Windbound review: thin and repetitive
by Daniel Lipscombe | Nov 30, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Survival isn’t ever smooth sailing in this gusty adventure
Alex Garland announces a few details regarding his next project
by Dan Cooper | Nov 30, 2020 | News
Following a prolonged period of working within the science-fiction genre, Alex Garland is heading in a different direction for his next planned film....
Exclusive: Mark Kermode’s Secrets Of Cinema new series details
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2020 | News
Here are the exclusive details, as Mark Kermode's Secrets Of Cinema gets set for a new series, with filming starting this week....
Marvel and Disney+ mark Chadwick Boseman's 44th birthday with touching tribute
by Dan Cooper | Nov 30, 2020 | News
Disney and Marvel update the opening to 2018's Black Panther, in honour of the late Chadwick Boseman....
John Williams, Ennio Morricone concerts get Blu-ray releases
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2020 | News
Two upcoming Blu-ray releases promise to be of real interest to fans of film scores - more details right this way....
Podcast: GoldenEye (1995) and The Commitments (1991)
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2020 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the return of James Bond after six years away, and a much-loved musical movie....
Netflix's Christmas films: ranking the 2020 releases as we see them
by Amanda Keats | Nov 30, 2020 | Feature, News
We're watching the new batch of Netflix Christmas movies as they arrive - and we'll keep you posted as to which are worth a viewing....
Doctor Who: first trailer for Revolution Of The Daleks
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2020 | News
The Daleks return this Christmas to Doctor Who - here's the trailer for Revolution of The Daleks to prove it....
Skully review: things are getting strange I'm starting to worry
by Ed Nightingale | Nov 27, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A basic platformer with a certain grubby, whimsical charm
Producer of Princess Diana film clarifies post-Brexit stance on British actors
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2020 | News
Following an online furore, an explanation has arrived to make clear an upcoming production's stance on hiring British actors for the role of young...
The Prom: trailer lands, and Netflix release details
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2020 | News
The upcoming music and comedy-filled exploration of LGBTQ+ relationships in a conservative Indiana town - The Prom - will debut next month....
Contagion star Jude Law was warned during filming that a pandemic was imminent
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2020 | News
Jude Law has been chatting about making 2011's Contagion, and the warning he was given during shooting the film....
The Glass Man trailer: Andy Nyman and Neve Campbell star
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2020 | News
After spending way too long stuck in limbo, the acclaimed thriller The Glass Man is finally getting a release in December - here's the trailer....
Uncle Frank review: Paul Bettany excels in new drama
by Film Stories | Nov 27, 2020 | Reviews
From Six Feet Under and American Beauty writer Alan Ball comes the new drama Uncle Frank - here's our review....
The Shows Must Go On: watch An American In Paris for free
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2020 | News
This weekend, watch a full stage musical production of An American In Paris absolutely free - but you only have 48 hours to do so....
Film Stories issue 21 (December 2020): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2020 | Feature, News
The final issue of Film Stories this year is nearly with us - here's what's in the latest issue of the UK's slightly different film magazine....
Film Quiz Friday: Once More, With Feeling...
by Mark Harrison | Nov 27, 2020 | Feature, News
Play the music, light the lights, and let’s begin this week’s film quiz, which includes 30 questions on movies, musicals, and more....
British movie podcast of the week: The Movie Bunker Podcast
by Em McGowan | Nov 27, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we recommend an independent UK movie podcast, here's why The Movie Bunker is worth your time....
Exploring gaming’s new generation of elderly protagonists
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Nov 26, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
For decades, the medium has treated them as afterthoughts. Isn’t it time for senior characters to receive leading roles, too? We meet the developers who think it is
Godzilla Vs Kong may skip cinemas and go straight to streaming
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2020 | News
It looks like the upcoming Goliath versus Goliath showdown may be appearing on smaller screens than were originally anticipated....
2012 is getting an Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray release in the UK
by Simon Brew | Nov 26, 2020 | News
Roland Emmerich's blockbuster disaster movie 2012 is heading to 4K Ultra HD disc in the UK in January, it's been revealed....
Boxing Day: UK’s first Christmas romcom with an all-black cast starts filming
by Simon Brew | Nov 26, 2020 | News
Aml Ameen makes his directorial debut with a brand new Christmas film, Boxing Day, that's now started filming in the UK....
