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....
Chancellor announces plans to replace parts of EU funding pot for UK films
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2020 | News
A budgetary outline has been announced by the government that will shape the future of the UK's independent film production sector....
Extraction 2 is set to film in 2021
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2020 | News
The wildly popular Netflix action movie Extraction is set for a follow up, with filming due to begin next year it's been revealed....
Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray Black Friday deals
by Simon Brew | Nov 26, 2020 | News
Looking for some decent deals on Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray disc releases? We've rounded up a few for you right here....
Wonder Woman 84 new release details finally confirmed
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2020 | News
Wonder Woman 84 will be heading to cinemas in the UK in December, it's been absolutely confirmed....
Cobra Kai – celebrating Netflix’s Karate Kid sequel series
by Mark Harrison | Nov 26, 2020 | Feature, News
With Season 3 coming to Netflix next year, here's a spoiler-lite look at how streaming sequel series Cobra Kai has modernised the Karate Kid franchise...
Falling endlessly for Manifold Garden
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 25, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Ryan has his tiny mind blown by William Chyr’s Escher-like puzzler
Starburst magazine goes on hold until April
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2020 | News
The brilliant Starburst magazine could really use your support right now - a few more details here....
The original 'dark' hard-R version of Gremlins
by Dan Cooper | Nov 25, 2020 | News
With a happy new Christmas movie on the way, Chris Columbus has been reflecting on some of his darker festive material, namely 1984's Gremlins....
Finding Jack Charlton review: a fitting tribute
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2020 | News, Reviews
The life and work of Jack Charlton is remembered in the documentary Finding Jack Charlton - here's our review....
Criterion confirms its February 2021 UK releases
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2020 | News
Charade, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Ascent are all getting very special Blu-ray releases next February - details here....
The Shows Must Go On: Shakespeare special
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2020 | News
Stephen Fry, Sir Patrick Stewart, David Tennant and dozens more people tackle the sonnets of Shakespeare - and you can watch for free....
The Airport movies are getting a Blu-ray box set
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2020 | News
The four Airport disaster movies of the 1970s are heading to Blu-ray in January in the UK - more details right this way....
Trailer arrives for Little Fish, release date announced
by Dan Cooper | Nov 25, 2020 | News
Not to be confused with the 2005 Cate Blanchett film of the same name, upcoming sci-fi drama Little Fish has a trailer ahead of an early 2021 launch....
Trailer: Life In A Year, starring Jaden Smith and Cara Delevingne
by Dan Cooper | Nov 25, 2020 | News
Upcoming romantic drama Life In A Year will be arriving on Amazon's streaming service this week, but you can get a quick glimpse right here....
When Lord Of The Rings nearly starred The Beatles
by Alex Westthorp | Nov 25, 2020 | Feature, News
An approach was made to J R R Tolkien for the film rights to Lord Of The Rings, in a version to star The Beatles - here's the story, and how it...
Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: random acts of thankfulness
by Jane Roberts | Nov 25, 2020 | Feature
In our spot on the site where we chat about things to do with mental health and wellbeing, a...
If Found… review: a cosmic romance
by Anthony McGlynn | Nov 24, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A compelling visual novel that takes us from rural Ireland to the depths of space
John Boyega has had a 'transparent, honest' conversation with Star Wars' Kathleen Kennedy
by Dan Cooper | Nov 24, 2020 | News
Following John Boyega's comments about Star Wars' marginalisation of non-white characters, he's confirmed that the matter has been raised with...
Cinemas in England can open from December 2nd – with some exceptions
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2020 | News
English cinemas will be able to open their doors again from early December - but only if they sit outside of 'tier 3' areas of the country....
UK cinema association responds critically to fresh national restrictions
by Dan Cooper | Nov 24, 2020 | News
As a significant number of English cinemas face the probability that they won't be reopening for some time, the UK Cinema Association is questioning...
Cineworld secures financial lifeline as it fights to stay open
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2020 | News
Cineworld was on the verge of having to close down some of its multiplexes - but a package of new financial arrangements is keeping it going....
Demolition Man: how Nigel Hawthorne hated making the film
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2020 | Feature, News
Nigel Hawthorne wrote of his experience making Demolition Man opposite Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes - and it'd be fair to say he wasn't a fan....
Wild West: the 1992 British movie that refused to adhere to expectations
by Hamish Mèk Chohan | Nov 24, 2020 | Feature, News
The Channel 4-backed 1992 movie Wild West had no intention of ticking boxes, and nearly 30 years later it’s ripe for reappraisal....
Want your favourite TV theme tune/movie song performed with Makaton signing?
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2020 | News
A new non-profit company is willing to perform your favourite movie and TV songs - with Makaton signing! More details here....
