Jon Stewart’s new movie is latest to go straight to premium video on demand
by Simon Brew | May 25, 2020 | News
Rose Byrne and Steve Carell lead the cast of Irresistible, that's now heading to on demand rather than the big screen....
Relax: 10 films that use ASMR - and how
by Scott Wilson | May 25, 2020 | Feature
Toy Story 2 isn't the only movie with a notable ASMR moment in it - here are ten examples of the phenomenon on the screen....
Film Stories issue 16 (June 2020): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | News
Find out about the brand new, biggest issue of Film Stories magazine to date - and order your copy right here as well....
20 corking construction games you can play right now
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Want to scratch that creative itch? You may need some cream for that. And afterwards, try out a few of these great construction games
The movies, and why it’s worth fighting more than ever for physical media
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | Feature
Low quality streaming, unavailable films, movie edits by stealth: why physical media matters more than ever in the streaming age....
Film Quiz Friday: Whose Tagline Is It Anyway?
by Mark Harrison | May 22, 2020 | Feature
Deep Impact or Armageddon? Just one of the questions you’ll face in this week’s Friday film quiz, the trivia scramble where no one can hear you scr...
British movie podcast of the week: Nerdfest
by Em McGowan | May 22, 2020 | Feature
Each week, we recommend an independent British film podcast that's well worth your time: here's why Nerdfest is worth a listen....
Graham Norton joins Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams in Eurovision movie
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | News
Rachel McAdams, Will Ferrell and Pierce Brosnan lead the cast of Netflix's upcoming Eurovision Song Contest film - with Graham Norton on board too....
Sliding Doors director helming new lockdown movie
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | News
British director Peter Howitt (right) is putting together a new film called Lock Down - and it's set to start shooting this autumn....
Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead getting a remake
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | News
Cult 1991 dark comedy Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead is coming back to the screen thanks to a planned remake - details here....
Disney+ UK: Maleficent 2 being added in June
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | News
Angelina Jolie stars in Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil, which is the big new addition to the Disney+ service in the UK next month....
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Sound Of Music musical to stream for free tonight
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2020 | News
Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer headline The Sound Of Music, and the full stage production is streaming for free on YouTube this weekend....
The Lovebirds review: from the cinema to Netflix instead
by Freda Cooper | May 22, 2020 | News, Reviews
Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae headline The Lovebirds, that's landed on Netflix rather than getting a cinema release - and here's our review....
The subtleties of kingmaking
by Stuart Maine | May 21, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Kingmaking can be controversial in games. Let’s look at what it is, why players do it, how to stop it – or why you might even encourage it
Netflix was running an edited version of Back To The Future Part II
by Simon Brew | May 21, 2020 | News
It's come to light that the version of Back To The Future Part II that was available on Netflix had a clumsy edit in it to tone one moment down....
National Theatre: see Gillian Anderson in A Streetcar Named Desire for free
by Simon Brew | May 21, 2020 | News
The latest National Theatre At Home production for free streaming goes live from tonight, with Gillian Anderson starring....
The quiet saving of Bill & Ted Face The Music
by Simon Brew | May 21, 2020 | News
How Steven Soderbergh intervened to give Bill & Ted Face The Music a little, but potentially crucial, push forward....
Trolls World Tour confirmed for disc release in July
by Simon Brew | May 21, 2020 | News
After its controversial video on demand release, Trolls World Tour is now heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD this coming July....
Oliver Stone's Platoon, and how it got turned into a computer game
by Andrew Fisher | May 21, 2020 | Feature
How did one of the most successful anti-war movies of all time become a computer game? We dig into the story of Platoon....
The Invisible Man: UK DVD, Blu-ray and 4K release details
by Simon Brew | May 21, 2020 | News
If you don't want to pay the premium on demand rental price, the disc of The Invisible Man is arriving in the UK in June....
Confirmed: Zack Snyder’s Justice League cut getting 2021
by Simon Brew | May 20, 2020 | News
It's official: the Snyder Cut of Justice League is not only a real thing, but it's going to be released in 2021, Warner Bros announces....
Even Tom Hanks’ new film is now heading direct to streaming
by Simon Brew | May 20, 2020 | News
Apple has snapped up the rights to the Tom Hanks-headlined Greyhound, following the decision to pull its cinema release next month....
Mark Kermode Live In 3D streaming for free tonight
by Simon Brew | May 20, 2020 | News
You can catch Mark Kermode's latest live show for free this evening - more details on the new Mark Kermode Live In 3D right here....
The screenplays the Coen brothers wrote but didn't direct
by Mark Harrison | May 20, 2020 | Feature
As Joel and Ethan Coen’s long-gestating Scarface remake finally finds a director, we revisit their writing-only credits for filmmakers like Sam R...
Vinnie Jones headlines The Big Ugly, UK rights secured
by Simon Brew | May 20, 2020 | News
Vinnie Jones, Malcolm McDowell and Ron Perlman headline the upcoming action thriller The Big Ugly - more details here....
X-Men: The New Mutants: new UK date confirmed for August
by Simon Brew | May 20, 2020 | News
It seems that X-Men: The New Mutants will finally be getting a cinema release after all, with a new August release date for the film announced....
Wellbeing Matters: hitting the pause button
by Jane Roberts | May 20, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we talk about mental health and general wellbeing, a quick natter about taking a little bit of time out....
Limited introductory subscription offer: 3 issues for £9.99
by Simon Brew | May 20, 2020 | News
Subscriptions have never been more vital to Film Stories magazine - and hopefully this special introductory offer will be of interest....
Back to the 1980s: it's the PC Engine Mini
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Konami shrink down a cult console classic with the PC Engine Mini. We spent some time with it...
