Film Stories

Fights in Tight Spaces preview: fights, in spaces which are tight

by Ian Dransfield | Aug 14, 2020 | Gaming, Previews

When action, tactics, and claustrophobia collide

Blumhouse to release eight film horror anthology on Amazon

by Dan Cooper | Aug 14, 2020 | News

A very special horror bonanza - bringing together Blumhouse and Prime Video - will kick off with a double feature in October, it has been confirmed....

Three Jean-Claude Van Damme favourites finally getting UK Blu-ray release

by Simon Brew | Aug 14, 2020 | News

Street Fighter, Replicant and Knock Off are finally getting Blu-ray releases in the UK - but they'll be in quite short supply by the looks of things....

Babyteeth review: an unconventional, excellent young adult drama

by Freda Cooper | Aug 14, 2020 | Reviews

Eliza Scanlen, Toby Wallace and Essie Davis star in the young adult drama Babyteeth, that's now in UK cinemas - and it's well worth seeking out....

When RoboCop became a VHS game back in 1987

by Simon Brew | Aug 14, 2020 | Feature

The tie-in game to 1987's RoboCop that came out in the States wasn't on computers: instead, a clunky 'VHS game' was born....

Film Quiz Friday: Ask The Audience!

by Mark Harrison | Aug 14, 2020 | Feature

Can you answer a question with a question? You can with this week’s Friday film quiz, which covers quizzical movie titles and some other trivial g...

Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless getting physical 4K release

by Simon Brew | Aug 14, 2020 | News

An Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray release of the all-time classic Breathless is heading our way this coming November, it's been revealed....

Our Ladies: terrific British film drops off release schedule

by Simon Brew | Aug 14, 2020 | News

British comedy drama Our Ladies has dropped off the UK release schedule, having previously been set for its debut next month....

The short film helping to find a way through loss

by Catherine Pearson | Aug 14, 2020 | Feature

Connor O’Hara and Jamie Gamache introduce a simple and sentimental ode to male grief in their newly released short film Infinite. ...

Beyond Blue review: whale-intentioned

by Malindy Hetfeld | Aug 13, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews

The developers of Never Alone take us on an educational undersea journey

Elisabeth Moss to work once more with Blumhouse on Mrs March

by Dan Cooper | Aug 13, 2020 | News

Following the success of The Invisible Man, Elisabeth Moss is reteaming with Blumhouse for another project - more details here....

Sequel to 47 Ronin happening - but it's not what you expect

by Dan Cooper | Aug 13, 2020 | News

Keanu Reeves samurai action flick 47 Ronin is getting a follow-up - only it's set in a cyberpunk future and may be missing Reeves himself....

The times when Keanu Reeves cut his salary to help get a film made

by Simon Brew | Aug 13, 2020 | Feature

The stories of the various times Keanu Reeves has been willing to cut his own take from a movie in order to help it get made....

Disney responds to reports that it’s ceasing 4K catalogue titles

by Simon Brew | Aug 13, 2020 | News

Disney releases a response to reports that it's pulling back from physical media releases - but the original reporter behind the story isn't...

New American Pie film set for October, first trailer lands

by Simon Brew | Aug 13, 2020 | News

American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules is confirmed for release this autumn - more details and a trailer right this way....

Elvis: That's The Way It Is review: the King heads back to cinemas

by Sanjeev Bhaskar | Aug 13, 2020 | Reviews

The definitive film account of Elvis Presley's career comeback heads back into cinemas - we asked Sanjeev Bhaskar to check out Elvis: That's The Way...

Full Metal Jacket confirmed for 4K disc release in the UK

by Simon Brew | Aug 13, 2020 | News

Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket is confirmed for a UK Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray release, and it's arriving on the format next month....

The struggle to get a British independent film reviewed

by Susie Tullett | Aug 13, 2020 | News

Film PR veteran Susie Tullett has been trying to get reviews for a new British film - but it's proving hard to generate interest amongst reviewers....

Mulan: one final trailer for Disney’s live action retelling

by Simon Brew | Aug 13, 2020 | News

Here's the new trailer for Disney's live action take on Mulan, that's heading to Disney+ and cinemas in September....

Command & Conquer Remastered: chronofear

by Ian Dransfield | Aug 12, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

It’s time travel of another kind in this edition of Now Playing

Gazza: Paul Gascoigne biopic in development

by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2020 | News

As well as a feature documentary, a movie biopic of Paul Gascoigne is in the works, the man himself has confirmed....

Maisie Williams, Sylvester McCoy star in The Owners: first trailer

by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2020 | News

Spooky thriller The Owners brings together Maisie Williams and Sylvester McCoy - and a first trailer for the film has landed....

Tenet tickets now on sale in the UK

by Dan Cooper | Aug 12, 2020 | News

It looks like it's finally going to be released, as tickets go on sale around the UK for Christopher Nolan's new film, Tenet....

World's last Blockbuster store now doubles as an AirBnB

by Dan Cooper | Aug 12, 2020 | News

The last Blockbuster Video store left standing in the US is now allowing you to, well, spend the night there - and it won't cost much to do so....

More than ever, physical media needs our help

by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2020 | Feature

After a bruising week or two for DVDs, Blu-rays and Ultra HD 4K Blu-rays, a few thoughts on the era that's slipping away in front of us....

Wonder Woman 84 and Dune release dates under fresh threat

by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2020 | News

Warner Bros admits that further delays to some of its theatrical releases are possibly, throwing the light on the upcoming Wonder Woman 84 and Dune....

Sharon Stone’s memoir announced for March, won’t “pull any punches”

by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2020 | News

Sharon Stone's autobiography, The Beauty Of Living Twice, is confirmed for release in March 2021 - more details right here....

Wellbeing Matters: not forgetting to live

by Jane Roberts | Aug 12, 2020 | Feature

Wellbeing Matters is the part of the site where we stop for a bit and chatter about mental health and how we're all doing - and this week, about the...