Days Of The Bagnold Summer, from director Simon Bird: new poster
by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2020 | News
Simon Bird makes his feature directorial debut with Days Of The Bagnold Summer - and here's the first poster for the movie....
Zoning out in Cities: Skylines
by Ian Dransfield | Jun 01, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
The magic of solace through plotting bus routes
The High Note review - an appealing workplace drama remix
by Mark Harrison | Jun 01, 2020 | Reviews
Late Night director Nisha Ganatra shifts tempo with The High Note, an easy-going comedy-drama starring Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross, now...
Kermode & Mayo’s Home Entertainment Service: details of next week’s show
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News
Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo's BBC Four television show heads to the second half of its series run - and here's what's in store....
Cineworld and Odeon looking to reopen UK cinemas in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News
Cineworld and Odeon join Vue Cinemas in indicating their plans to open their doors again in July....
Pitch Black is getting a 4K reissue this August
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News
Vin Diesel stars in Pitch Black, and the first Riddick movie is marking Arrow's entry into the world of Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray....
Podcast: Condorman (1981) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Disney's odd attempt to create a superhero, and a troubled X-Men movie....
The ambitious $50m Robin Williams blockbuster that proved impossible to sell
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | Feature
It was one of the biggest studio gambles of 1992 - but 20th Century Fox found itself in trouble when it came to promoting the Robin Williams-headlined...
Acclaimed Ghostbusters documentary gets Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News
The tale of the first Ghostbusters film is told wonderfully in the documentary Cleanin' Up The Town, which is heading to disc....
Cats arrives on DVD and Blu-ray today
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News
Today's the day: Cats gets its DVD and Blu-ray release in the UK from today, and it's already available on demand....
Trick Or Treat review: a British indie well worth seeking out
by Film Stories | Jun 01, 2020 | Reviews
Craig Kelly, Dean Lennox Kelly, Miame McCoy lead the movie Trick Or Treat, and here's our review of a British success....
Killer Feature: Mode 7
by Ian Dransfield | May 29, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
More than seven games used it, and it was always mind-blowing
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Hairspray streaming for free from tonight
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News
The Shows Must Go On programme continues with a full production of the musical Hairspray on YouTube - details right here....
How Kermode & Mayo's Home Entertainment Service has plugged a Film programme-sized gap
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | Feature
It may have come about quickly due to current circumstances, but bringing the joy of Wittertainment to television has been long overdue....
Film Quiz Friday: 30 questions, cover to cover
by Mark Harrison | May 29, 2020 | Feature
How well do you know the work of our Film Stories cover stars to date? Put on your thinking caps and your trivia trousers for another Friday film...
The clever low-tech filming trick in 2009's Star Trek movie
by Brendon Connelly | May 29, 2020 | Feature, News
2009's Star Trek had a lot of CG, but director JJ Abrams also was keen to use practical work wherever possible - including the skydiving sequence....
Borderlands: videogame movie adds Cate Blanchett
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News
Eli Roth's big screen take on the Borderlands videogame franchise will see him reunite with Cate Blanchett for the upcoming movie....
British movie podcast of the week: Is It Worth It?
by Em McGowan | May 29, 2020 | Feature
Every week, we recommend an independent movie podcast that we think is worth your time: this week, a look at Is It Worth It....
Star Wars: fans now want a four hour Revenge Of The Sith cut
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News
Following the news of the Snyder Cut of Justice League coming, now there's a fan petition wanting a longer version of Revenge Of The Sith....
Sonic The Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News
Sonic 2's day is coming back it seems, as a second Sonic The Hedgehog movie goes into early development - with the original's director and writers on...
A little bit more on the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News
Plans are afoot for a new Dungeons & Dragons film from the directors of Game Night - and they've been discussing the project....
Superman: Henry Cavill’s return won’t be Man Of Steel 2
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News
Warner Bros has no active plans for a new standalone Superman movie, in spite of wanting Henry Cavill back for more movies in the role....
Flash Gordon 4K re-release confirmed for August, delayed a week
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News
A fabulous-looking new collection of disc releases for 1980's Flash Gordon have been announced - full details right here....
Interactive: Portal Mortal
by Ryan Lambie | May 28, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
It’s the unholy offspring of Portal and Super Meat Boy. Introducing Portal Mortal…
Superman: Henry Cavill reportedly in talks to return to role
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2020 | News
It looks as if Henry Cavill may be set to play the role of Superman on the big screen again, according to a new report....
National Theatre Live: details of tonight’s production
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2020 | News
This House, an acclaimed National Theatre play about 1970s politics, will be available for free streaming from 7pm tonight....
Inheritance, starring Lily Collins and Simon Pegg: trailer
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2020 | News
Heading to the UK in July is Inheritance - and the new trailer for the new movie, starring Lily Collins and Simon Pegg has landed....
Apple agrees to pay for Martin Scorsese’s next film
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2020 | News
Martin Scorsese's next film is going to cost even more money than The Irishman to make - and Apple, rather than Netflix, will be footing the bill....
Help bring a 1980s style annual to life: two days left
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2020 | News
Support the annual that mixes Bungle, horoscopes, swearing, Panda Pops and Pat Sharp, and get a Christmas present sorted early....
The thrill of the in-game hunt
by Sean Martin | May 27, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Whether for money, upgrades, or simply survival, we hunt for a variety of reasons in the games we play. But what lies beyond these motivations? What is the player experience of the hunt, and how is it conjured?
