From Dracula to Alien: the evolution of space vampires
by Chris Farnell | May 07, 2025 | Feature, News
The horrors of Alien and Lifeforce have their roots in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. A look at the roots of space vampires and their meaning:...
Mental Health Matters | Accountability
by Sarah Myers | May 07, 2025 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on taking account for the things we do....
GTA 6 | Second trailer greeted with joy and existential despair
by Ryan Lambie | May 06, 2025 | Gaming, News
Rockstar has released a second trailer for the recently-delayed GTA 6 - and its comments on YouTube are a rollercoaster of joy and existential gloom....
Two Big Feet interview | 'There's a big question of what your first feature is going to be'
by James Harvey | May 06, 2025 | Feature, News
Noah Stratton-Twine talks his improvised creature feature and the desire to make a different kind of British indie… Read more about Two Big Feet b...
Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly landing on Netflix in December
by Maria Lattila | May 06, 2025 | News
Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach’s new film starring George Clooney, will head into cinemas before debuting on Netflix next December....
The Florist | Dennis Quaid and Jean Reno join the occupation-based action genre
by Ryan Lambie | May 06, 2025 | News
Following The Beekeeper, The Bricklayer and more, Dennis Quaid and Jean Reno are to star in the occupation-based action flick, The Florist....
Rebel Ridge director Jeremy Saulnier making his next film at A24
by Ryan Lambie | May 06, 2025 | News
A24 is said to have won the bidding war for Blue Ruin and Rebel Ridge filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier's next movie, currently billed as 'Untitled Halloween...
Toxic Avenger will release unrated in the US
by Dan Cooper | May 06, 2025 | News
Despite fears that the film would need cuts to get an MPAA rating, the new Toxic Avenger heads into US cinemas without a rating at all....
Shutout | David O Russell adds Jenna Ortega, Robert De Niro to new film
by Dan Cooper | May 06, 2025 | News
David O Russell has Shutout on his slate, with Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro set to star. More on the film here....
Film Stories Podcast Network | Sinners, Black Mirror, Jaws and more
by A J Black | May 06, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News
This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: speakeasy vampires, dark technologies, deadly sharks and much more. Here's what we've been up to......
Highest 2 Lowest | Trailer lands for new Spike Lee, Denzel Washington film
by Dan Cooper | May 06, 2025 | News
Spike Lee has made a reimagining of Akira Kurosawa classic High And Low, with Denzel Washington on board. Trailer here....
The Trump Ultimatum | Donald Trump, tariffs, the movies - and an opportunity
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2025 | Feature, News
As Donald Trump wants to introduce tariffs for films and TV shows made outside America, there's a chance emerging to reset parts of the entertainment...
Podcast | In conversation with Martin Campbell - Cleaner, Zorro, No Escape, GoldenEye, James Bond and more
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2025 | Podcasts
Director Martin Campbell is the Film Stories podcast guest, with James Bond, Cleaner, No Escape and more all under discussion....
The Last Of Us season 2 episode 4 review | A bloody good hour of telly
by Maria Lattila | May 05, 2025 | News, Reviews, TV
Ellie and Dina’s adventure in Seattle takes a dark turn this week. Here’s our The Last Of Us season 2 episode 4 review. ...
Doctor Who season 2 episode 4 review | Lucky Day (spoilers)
by Simon Brew | May 03, 2025 | Reviews, TV
Doctor Who goes angry in Lucky Day. Here, with a lot of spoilers, is our review of season 2 episode 4. Buckle up......
Thunderbolts* | What does that asterisk mean?
by Maria Lattila | May 02, 2025 | Feature, News
So what’s the Thunderbolts* asterisk all about? We'll get into that and everything it might mean for the future of the MCU. Inevitable spoilers a...
Thunderbolts* | Some spoiler-filled thoughts on Marvel's new film
by Maria Lattila | May 02, 2025 | Feature, News
A few spoiler-filled thoughts on Marvel's Thunderbolts, its characters, themes and ending. Read on at your peril....
Ruin | Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts sign up for unsparing WWII thriller
by Ryan Lambie | May 02, 2025 | News
Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts are to star in Ruin, a stark thriller set in the aftermath of the Second World War....
Hawkeye | Jeremy Renner says he turned down season 2 after Marvel halved his salary
by Ryan Lambie | May 02, 2025 | News, TV
Hawkeye season 2 will happen without Jeremy Renner, as the actor claims that Marvel only offered him half the salary he received for the first run....
Clayface | Mike Flanagan leaves DC project, rewrite reportedly ordered
by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2025 | News
Ah. Mike Flanagan will no longer be making Clayface for Warner Bros and DC, as he leaves the film, and a rewrite is ordered....
Sinners | Shambolic box office performer now getting IMAX re-release, could end studio system
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | News
Ryan Coogler's Sinners continues to decimate and ruin Hollywood with its success, and now it's heading back to IMAX screens....
The Rocketeer 2 | David Oyelowo on how it was derailed
by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2025 | News
David Oyelowo has been chatting about The Rocketeer 2, which has been abandoned. Current shifts in DEI are said to be at the heart of why....
Xbox prices to go up in US, UK prices to be confirmed
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | Gaming, News
The price of video games continues to go up, as Microsoft increases the cost of Xbox Series S and Series X hardware and software....
Gunn | Neil Marshall sets new survival thriller, Graham McTavish to star
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | News
Dog Soldiers and The Descent director Neil Marshall is moving onto Gunn, with Graham McTavish signing up for the new survival horror....
Jurassic Park | Original trilogy getting 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook in UK
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | News
Jurassic Park and its first two sequels are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook this June, in time for Jurassic World: Rebirth's release....
Blade Runner: Time To Live | New video game cancelled already
by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2025 | Gaming, News
Blade Runner: Time To Live was reportedly set to be a major game release, but even before it's announced, it's been cancelled....
Film Quiz Friday | Bobbing Along
by Mark Harrison | May 02, 2025 | Feature, News
In this week’s film quiz, only one name stands out in Marvel’s Thunderbolts - Bob! 30 movie-related questions, coming up…...
Podcast | In conversation with Geraldine Viswanathan: Blockers, Thunderbolts, guinea pigs and more
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | News, Podcasts
Geraldine Viswanathan joins us for a long chat about Thunderbolts, Blockers, guinea pigs, directing, and choosing her projects....
Adam Pearson to star in a new film adaptation of The Elephant Man
by Maria Lattila | May 01, 2025 | News
A Different Man star Adam Pearson will be the first disabled actor to portray Joseph Merrick in a new The Elephant Man movie. ...
Bad Lieutenant | Takashi Miike to direct the latest entry in the film series
by Ryan Lambie | May 01, 2025 | News
Audition director Takashi Miike is to make a new thriller about police corruption - Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, starring Shun Oguri and Lily James....
