Film Stories

Hustlers is set to become a stage musical

by Simon Brew | Jan 09, 2020 | News

A stage version of the hit movie Hustlers is in the early stages of development....

Warner Bros turns to artificial intelligence to help choose which movies to make

by Simon Brew | Jan 09, 2020 | News

How an AI platform is set to help both Warner Bros and STX pick which movies to produce....

The A-Team: new rumour suggests fresh film in the offing

by Simon Brew | Jan 09, 2020 | News

The names of Will Smith and Dave Bautista are being linked with a revival of The A-Team....

Sing Street is heading to Broadway

by Simon Brew | Jan 09, 2020 | News

The Sing Street stage musical is making the big leap to Broadway....

Le Mans '66 heading to DVD in the UK this March

by Simon Brew | Jan 09, 2020 | News

Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in Le Mans '66, that's heading to disc in the UK towards the end of March....

Making a low budget horror film in East Sussex

by Raine McCormack | Jan 09, 2020 | Feature

Director Raine McCormack takes us through the making of his incoming horror film, The Village In The Woods....

JT LeRoy review

by Millicent Thomas | Jan 09, 2020 | Reviews

As it lands on Sky Cinema, here's our review of JT LeRoy, starring Kristen Stewart....

Farming heading to disc in February

by Simon Brew | Jan 09, 2020 | News

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Farming is heading to download and DVD - details here....

Total War Saga: Troy preview - bronzed

by Ian Dransfield | Jan 08, 2020 | Gaming, Previews

Zap, pow, kersplat, die in bed you Trojan pigdog, gnyarg, kerpow

'Filmmaker mode' set to be added to new televisions

by Simon Brew | Jan 08, 2020 | News

Lots of television manufacturers agree to include a 'Filmmaker Mode' in their new sets....

Tenet and Top Gun: Maverick set for UK release clash: which will blink first?

by Simon Brew | Jan 08, 2020 | News

Will Tenet and Top Gun Maverick really come out on the same day in the UK? We're betting not....

Mallrats 2: Kevin Smith on the upcoming sequel

by Simon Brew | Jan 08, 2020 | News

Kevin Smith has been chatting about how Mallrats 2 came back to life....

Brilliant films directed by women in 2019

by Becky Lea | Jan 08, 2020 | Feature

Just because awards ceremonies are snubbing them, doesn't mean the rest of us should - here are just some of the terrific films directed by women over...

Plus One review: a lovely romcom to start the year with

by Charlotte Harrison | Jan 08, 2020 | Reviews

A romantic comedy that might just be a gentle way into 2020, here's our review of Plus One....

Wellbeing matters: A Big Hello from our new regular column

by Jane Roberts | Jan 08, 2020 | Feature

Introducing Wellbeing Matters, a new weekly regular part of Film Stories - and Jane Roberts is here to introduce it all....

What's driving Manchester's cinema boom?

by Tobias Soar | Jan 08, 2020 | Feature

Tobias Soar uncovers why Manchester is the place to be for indie cinemas and cinephiles alike...

Manifold Garden review | A matter of perspective

by Paul Walker-Emig | Jan 07, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews

An engaging puzzler with a stunning architectural premise

The Walking Dead movie is still in the works

by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2020 | News

Plans remain afoot for a Walking Dead movie, and a new update has surfaced....

Knives Out 2: Rian Johnson developing first sequel, more possible

by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2020 | Misc

Daniel Craig is set to return in Knives Out 2, if all goes to plan....

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker takings set to fall well below The Last Jedi

by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2020 | News

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker is no flop, but it's well down on the more recent entries in the Skywalker saga....

Homeless Ashes: trailer for new British feature - UK release confirmed

by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2020 | News

A labour of love to bring to the screen, here's the first trailer for Homeless Ashes....

A quick word on 'British success' during movie awards season

by Guy Buckland | Jan 07, 2020 | Feature

In our national press’s hurry to lavish praise on a very specific subset of award winners, Guy suggests they overlook the real success of British m...