Film Stories

The multiplex cinemas opening around the UK this weekend

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | News

Here's a list of the multiplex cinemas in England that will be opening their doors from Saturday 4th July....

Sylvester Stallone is doing a director’s cut of Rocky IV

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | News

Sylvester Stallone reveals that he's working on a longer cut of the all-time 80s classic, Rocky IV - bring on more Ivan Drago, we say....

The Shows Must Go On: Michael Flatley show streaming for free tonight

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | News

Michael Flatley stars in Celtic King, and the full musical is set to be made available for free from this evening - details here....

Lethal Weapon 5: Danny Glover updates on the project

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | News

Danny Glover confirms that conversations took place about Lethal Weapon 5 at the start of the year, and he's interested in the project....

The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron: new trailer

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | News

Charlize Theron headlines the big budget Netflix movie The Old Guard - and here's the latest trailer for the upcoming film....

How The Matrix was pivotal to take-up of the DVD format

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | Feature

It's the 14th biggest-selling DVD of all time, but The Matrix is arguably one of the most important discs ever to hit the format - here's the story....

Film Quiz Fridays: Big Willie Style!

by Mark Harrison | Jul 03, 2020 | Feature

With pubs re-opening but regular pub quizzes no closer to returning, we’ve got your weekly fix of film questions right here, including a round on t...

British movie podcast of the week: Better Than Robin Hood?

by Em McGowan | Jul 03, 2020 | Feature

In our weekly spot where we recommend an independent UK movie podcast, one woman's love of Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves is put to the test....

Unhinged: Russell Crowe thriller getting July release, UK trailer

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | News

Russell Crowe will be there to greet us when UK cinemas reopen, as his new thriller lands a late-July release date in the UK....

Podcast: Military Wives (2019) and Lucky Break (2001) with director Peter Cattaneo

by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | Podcasts

In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, director Peter Cattaneo chats about his latest film, now heading to disc, Military Wives....

Showcase Cinemas still opening this weekend, playing films for £5

by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2020 | News

Showcase Cinemas becomes the first UK chain to reopen some of its multiplexes this weekend - and it's kicking things off with a £5 offer....

It looks like Disney+ UK is only adding three movies in July

by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2020 | News

Disney+ adds Hamilton and Frozen II this month - but the streaming service still seems to be very light when it comes to new movies....

Paramount sells Aaron Sorkin’s new film to Netflix

by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2020 | News

In a deal worth over $50m, Paramount has offloaded The Trial Of The Chicago 7 to Netflix rather than releasing the film into cinemas itself....

National Theatre: details of this week’s free streaming production

by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2020 | News

Here are details of the National Theatre production of Les Blancs, which is available to watch for free on YouTube from this evening....

Celebrating the music of the Back To The Future trilogy

by Mark Harrison | Jul 02, 2020 | Feature

We look at the role of music in the Back To The Future movies, where the 1950s is another planet but 1980s pop songs reign eternal....

The big studio films that have been sold to streaming services

by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2020 | Feature, News

Paramount sells The Lovebirds to Netflix in the light of the Coronavirus spread, and it's one of many big films from studios that have been sold to...

We've got a VIC-20, but can we have a Sega Dreamcast remake now please?

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | Gaming, Opinions

The retro gaming console that the world is crying out for remains absent: but a Dreamcast resurrection is surely high on many people's wishlists.

The Fifth Element is getting a 4K reissue in the UK

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

Luc Besson's The Fifth Element is getting a fresh reissue on DVD and Blu-ray, with the title debuting on Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray in the UK too....

Disney+ streaming speed restrictions now being lifted

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

Just in time for Hamilton's debut on the service, you can now watch Disney+'s output without the restrictions that were brought in at the start of...

Seth Rogen to produce CG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie

by Matt Edwards | Jul 01, 2020 | News

A brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is on the way, the seventh Turtles film to head to the big screen - details here....

No plans afoot for a new Terminator film

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

Mackenzie Davis is the latest to play down any hope of another big screen Terminator outing anytime soon....

You’re allowed to sit down on a Christopher Nolan film set after all

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

A statement on behalf of Christopher Nolan reassures the world that if you're on one of his film sets, you're allowed a sit down after all....

Three big American cinema chains to now insist that audiences wear masks

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

Big American cinema chains announce that the wearing of face coverings in their multiplexes will not be optional....

How The Evil Dead pre-empted ‘the how long should films be exclusive to cinemas for’ argument

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | Feature

When Sam Raimi's debut feature, The Evil Dead, was released in UK cinemas, it was part-responsible for kicking off a now-familiar battle over...

Wellbeing Matters: Human Sunshine

by Jane Roberts | Jul 01, 2020 | Feature

In our weekly spot where we talk about things to do with mental health and general wellbeing, a few words about trying to find a little bit of light....

The triumph and tragedy of the Commodore Amiga

by Ian Dransfield | Jun 30, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

Issue 39's system profile takes a look at a tragic hero; an overrated lump; a European legend

Cineworld pushes back its reopening to the end of July

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2020 | News

The Cineworld chain has postponed its reopening plans by three weeks, it's announced, with doors now set to open in England on July 31st....

Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen review - an essential documentary

by Eddie Charles | Jun 30, 2020 | Reviews

The lives of trans men and women on screen are examined in a terrific new documentary from Sam Feder - and here's our review of the film, that's now...