Film Stories

Trailer lands for 9/11 drama The Mauritanian

by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2020 | News

Upcoming 9/11-focused courtroom drama The Mauritanian has an early 2021 release date confirmed - and here's the first trailer....

Robin’s Wish: trailer for new Robin Williams documentary

by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2020 | News

Documentary feature Robin's Wish will arrive in the UK in January 2021 - here's the trailer and a bit more information about the film....

The Muppet Christmas Carol and its three lost musical numbers

by Mark Harrison | Dec 02, 2020 | Feature, News

‘Tis the season for singing songs from Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol, but what about the three numbers that didn’t make it into the theat...

Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: a word about Christmas

by Jane Roberts | Dec 02, 2020 | Feature

In the spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on the festive season....

Brock Crocodile: the indie platformer steeped in 16-bit Sega nostalgia

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 01, 2020 | Feature, Gaming, Previews

Javed Miah chats to us about the seven-year process of making a homage to Sega’s 16-bit peak

Peter Dinklage to star in Legendary's Toxic Avenger reboot

by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2020 | News

The 1980s cult hero The Toxic Avenger is returning in what looks like a big-budget contemporary reboot by Legendary Pictures....

Trailer launches for Amazon period romance Sylvie's Love

by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2020 | News

Tessa Thompson-starring romance Sylvie's Love will arrive this side of Christmas, and you can catch the trailer right here....

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...