Film Stories

Alex Hutchinson interview

by Ryan Lambie | Nov 09, 2018 | Gaming, Interviews

Assassin’s Creed III director Alex Hutchinson talks to us about setting up his new studio, his career, and his “louder, brasher’ new game

The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep review

by Joe Parlock | Nov 09, 2018 | Gaming, Reviews

A vintage RPG returns with a belated new entry

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey review

by Joe Parlock | Nov 08, 2018 | Gaming, Reviews

Ubisoft’s biggest franchise gets its best entry yet. Here's our review of the epic-as-it-sounds Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Artful avoidance: the tricks indie developers use to invisibly save time and money

by Kate Craig | Nov 08, 2018 | Feature, Gaming

Fog the mirrors, stop the clocks: Gone Home environment artist Kate Craig shares some of the tricks that indie devs use to keep their games on time and within budget

Timespinner review

by Jake Laverde | Nov 08, 2018 | Gaming, Reviews

The pixel art shines in the flawed yet charming Castlevania tribute, Timespinner

No Man’s Sky Next update review

by Harry Slater | Nov 08, 2018 | Gaming, Reviews

No Man’s Sky Next is an update that finally shows the space sim's epic potential. Harry takes a closer look...

Catastronauts review | quirky party fun

by Jake Laverde | Nov 08, 2018 | Gaming, Reviews

In space, no one can hear you argue

8-Bit Armies review | an uncluttered, accessible RTS

by Jack Yarwood | Nov 08, 2018 | Gaming, Reviews

8-Bit Armies is an uncluttered RTS that’s perfect for consoles – well, almost. Here's our review...

Film Stories' first ever quiz night - and launch event!

by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2018 | News

Hello! As you may have seen, we're making progress on our brand new magazine - full details here - and we'll be posted out the first issue at the end...

Cool Runnings (1993) and Henry V (1989)

by Film Stories | Nov 05, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon heads to the Winter Olympics, and back to Kenneth Branagh's first movie as director....

Superman 1978's moustache fiasco

by Film Stories | Nov 02, 2018 | Video

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The Running Man (1987) and The Bourne Identity (2002)

by Film Stories | Oct 29, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at director stories behind two very different films....

A podcast about our new magazine - and how to write for it

by Film Stories | Oct 24, 2018 | Podcasts

In a very special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon introduces the newly-announced Film Stories print magazine....

Film Stories Magazine: The Launch Video!

by Film Stories | Oct 23, 2018 | Video

We've started a crowdfunding campaign to launch your beloved Film Stories as a beautiful, print magazine!

The Hunger Games (2012) and City Slickers (1991)

by Film Stories | Oct 22, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at pivotal films to a pair of studios....

The Big Lebowski (1998)

by Film Stories | Oct 15, 2018 | Video

In the year of its anniversary, two decades after its release, Dan takes a quick look back at The Big Lebowski's dream sequence...

Ghostbusters 2 (1989) and RoboCop 3 (1993)

by Film Stories | Oct 15, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a pair of sequels that were both heavily needed by their respective studios....

A Few Good Men (1992)

by Film Stories | Oct 09, 2018 | Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wUv7iRs_GU...

Eraser (1996) and World War Z (2013)

by Film Stories | Oct 09, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a pair of blockbusters that both hit troubles....

Groundhog Day (1993) and Police Academy: Mission To Moscow (1994)

by Film Stories | Oct 09, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a pair of comedies from the 1990s, one of which is more fondly remembered than...

Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) and Bill (2015)

by Film Stories | Sep 24, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at two films of very different sizes...

Special: Director Paul Feig on the making of A Simple Favour

by Film Stories | Sep 20, 2018 | Podcasts

In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon chats with director Paul Feig about his new thriller, A Simple Favour....

Demolition Man (1993) and Brassed Off! (1996)

by Film Stories | Sep 17, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon heads back to the 1990s!...

Gremlins (1984) and Snakes On A Plane (2006)

by Film Stories | Sep 10, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks back at the very differing productions of two very differing films!

Special: Q&A on writing about film

by Film Stories | Sep 05, 2018 | Podcasts

In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon answers questions asked by the fine listeners of the podcast about getting into writing...

The Untouchables (1987) and The Emoji Movie (2017)

by Film Stories | Sep 03, 2018 | Podcasts

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a modern classic and, er, a film that's not a classic at all.

Hudson Hawk (1991) and Romy & Michele's High School Reunion (1997)

by Film Stories | Aug 28, 2018 | Podcasts

Hudson Hawk is, to date, the only film that Bruce Willis has a screenwriting credit on. And a year before, as Die Hard 2 premiered, its producer boasted that Hudson Hawk would be even bigger. But things soon went off track. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of Wayne's World, Disney backed Romy & Michele's High School Reunion, but soon had second thoughts. Stories of both are discussed in this episode...