Alien & Aliens: how the two films treated Ripley
by Simon Brew | Mar 27, 2019 | Video
In the latest Film Stories video episode, Dan takes a look at the connection between Alien and Aliens, and examines the progressive gender...
Bringing Nicolas home: the world of unofficial Nicolas Cage merchandise
by Film Stories | Mar 27, 2019 | Feature
Nicolas Cage has inspired a collection of less than official merchandise, it seems....
Making the perfect Zelda-like
by Aaron Potter | Mar 26, 2019 | Feature, Gaming
Talking to the indies following Zelda's format while adding their own unique ideas
Taking a short horror movie around the festival circuit
by Film Stories | Mar 26, 2019 | Feature
Cat Davies and James Moran talk about their short horror film Blood Shed, and how they got it noticed....
The censoring required to get Bohemian Rhapsody a release in China
by Simon Brew | Mar 26, 2019 | News
Bohemian Rhapsody has secured a release on China, but with an awful lot of material cut out....
Eastshade review | Paints a vivid picture
by Malindy Hetfeld | Mar 25, 2019 | Gaming, Reviews
The town in this RPG finally has a decent arts and culture budget
Making a film in the West Midlands with next to no budget
by Film Stories | Mar 25, 2019 | Feature
Producer Caroline Spence and her team ended up making a film in the West Midlands with little money - here, she takes us through just how it all...
Wayne's World 2 (1993) and WarGames (1983)
by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2019 | News, Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon tells the stories of two films that faced very particular challenges....
Want to write for Film Stories for free? Details here
by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2019 | News
If you're looking to do some free writing for Film Stories, here's the information you need....
Rocketman: Dexter Fletcher addresses speculation around Elton John biopic
by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2019 | News
Rumours that Elton John biopic Rocketman is being cut back to get a softer rating are jumping the gun, it seems....
The journey from Batman & Robin to Batman Begins
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2019 | Video
This week, Dan takes a look at the some of the creative options Warner Bros explored in the wake of 1997's poorly received Batman & Robin....
Metro Exodus review - trainspotting
by Holly Nielsen | Mar 22, 2019 | Gaming, Reviews
Metro Exodus takes the series on a post-apocalyptic rail tour
Teenage filmmaker releases film about the after-effects of bullying
by Simon Brew | Mar 22, 2019 | News
Jack Spence has completed his debut feature, Talk To Me....
Disney closes down Fox 2000, days after Fox takeover completes
by Simon Brew | Mar 22, 2019 | News
The first impact of Disney's takeover of Fox is being felt, with the closure of a major Fox division....
Mamma Mia! and the cathartic power of a cinema trip
by Film Stories | Mar 21, 2019 | Feature
How cinema has a power to get us through very dark days (even when we least expect it)....
More details slowly start to come through about Christopher Nolan’s next film
by Simon Brew | Mar 21, 2019 | News
Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki become the latest recruits for Christopher Nolan's next movie....
Companies are not your friends
by Lottie Bevan | Mar 21, 2019 | Gaming, Opinions
Even if they seem like happy families, game companies and employees have fundamentally opposing agendas, Lottie writes
Restoration comedy: chatting to the creator of The Rainsdowne Players
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 20, 2019 | Feature, Gaming
We meet Steve O’Gorman, creator of The Rainsdowne Players – an RPG with a theatrical edge
The quiet screen revolution: how Our Screen is bringing smaller and classic releases to the big screen
by Film Stories | Mar 20, 2019 | Feature
Want to get a smaller release on at your local cinema? Meet the initiative that just lets you, well, ask for it....
Foolish Optimism: check out a film by young people about mental health
by Simon Brew | Mar 20, 2019 | News
Watch a new film that talks about mental health, young people and hope....
Christopher Nolan’s next film is confirmed for 2020, John David Washington joins cast
by Simon Brew | Mar 20, 2019 | News
The next Christopher Nolan movie is due in July 2020, and casting is underway....
Hound review
by Film Stories | Mar 20, 2019 | Reviews
A film that'd make a great double bill with James Gunn's Super, here's our review of Hound....
The future of games: subscription-based?
by Mike Bithell | Mar 19, 2019 | Gaming, Opinions
Subscription services are the future of video games, but it won’t be good news for everyone, Mike Rose writes
Jane Austen’s Emma set for new feature version
by Simon Brew | Mar 19, 2019 | News
Jane Austen's Emma is heading back to the screen, with Anya Taylor-Joy headlining....
Aidan Turner headlines The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot: first trailer
by Simon Brew | Mar 19, 2019 | News
Aidan Turner and Sam Elliott star in an unusual mash-up movie....
Stanley, A Man Of Variety: new trailer for Timothy Spall’s latest film
by Simon Brew | Mar 18, 2019 | News
Timothy Spall headlines the fascinating-looking Stanley, A Man Of Variety....
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove review | A bogus journey
by James OConnor | Mar 18, 2019 | Gaming, Reviews
This retro revival’s nineties jams aren’t quite as funky in 2019
Filming underway on The Postcard Killings in London
by Simon Brew | Mar 18, 2019 | News
James Patterson and Liza Marklund’s Postcard Killers is becoming a movie....
Podcast: The Green Hornet (2011) and Turner & Hooch (1989)
by Simon Brew | Mar 18, 2019 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon examines two films that each faced significant problems....
The Disney/Fox merger is set to be sealed this week, as Fox employees await news
by Simon Brew | Mar 18, 2019 | News
Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox is nearly done, and the fate of its film slate should soon become clear....
