British movie podcast of the week: Podcast of the Damned
by Em McGowan | Apr 08, 2022 | Feature
Our weekly movie podcast recommendations return, and we've been listening to Podcast Of The Damned....
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You Are Not My Mother review: suspenseful and eerie supernatural horror
by Lauren Miles | Apr 07, 2022 | Reviews
You Are Not My Mother is director Kate Dolan's first feature film - and it's an atmospheric, if not entirely scary, supernatural horror. ...
Followers review: British chiller exposes the horrors of influencer culture
by Tom Beasley | Apr 06, 2022 | Reviews
Followers shows us the horrific side of influencer culture in a chilling debut from the late Marcus Harben - here's our review....
FixFox preview | Using the power of repair
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 31, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Cuddly animals meet grand sci-fi in FixFox - a 2D open-world adventure from the Czech Republic.
A Banquet review: Ruth Paxton's feature debut is an eerie and complex horror
by Katie Smith-Wong | Mar 21, 2022 | Reviews
Katie Smith-Wong reviews A Banquet, a creepy, intense feature debut from director Ruth Paxton - the film stars Sienna Guillory and Jessica A...
Will Sharpe interview: The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain, and more
by Simon Brew | Mar 09, 2022 | Feature, News
Director Will Sharpe tells us about making The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy....
OlliOlli World: Roll7 on making a bigger, better skateboarding game
by Ian Dransfield | Jan 31, 2022 | Gaming, Interviews, Previews
Back to the grind: Roll 7 talk exclusively to us about their ambitious skating sequel, OlliOlli World
A few words for those struggling with the festive season
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature
Many people love Christmas, but for others it can be a really tricky time: a few words for those who struggle at this time of year....
Bam Margera's lawsuit moves forward against Jackass team
by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2021 | News
Following attempts to have the case dismissed, Bam Margera's claims against the Jackass crew will be heard in court, it seems....
Celebrating the 1990s movie roles of Rene Russo
by Simon Brew | Nov 19, 2021 | Feature, News
Rene Russo made much out of not always that much across a range of blockbuster movies in the 1990s: here's a salute to her work....
Film Stories issue 29 (December 2021): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Nov 17, 2021 | News
Reggie Yates and his feature directorial debut Pirates lead the new issue of Film Stories - and there's a lot packed into the new edition....
British movie podcast of the week: The Movie Chef Podcast
by Em McGowan | Oct 29, 2021 | Feature
This week's movie podcast recommendation is one that blends together the movies and food: meet The Movie Chef Podcast....
Old movies: a salute to 1931's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
by Sarah Cook | Sep 14, 2021 | Feature, News
Ahead of a special screening of the film this weekend, a few thoughts on what makes 1931's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde such a timeless piece of work....
A look at Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
by Ian Dransfield | Jul 05, 2021 | Gaming, Previews
Frogwares takes the master of deduction back to his punk kid origins
Adam Deacon to direct again, with Sumotherhood
by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2021 | News
Adam Deacon heads back to the director's chair, a decade after he made his directorial debut with Anuvahood - more details here....
David Harewood’s memoir set for release in September
by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2021 | News
Birmingham-born actor David Harewood is to tell his story in his upcoming autobiography - more details on it here....
Films for new watchers of Bollywood movies
by Maia Flora | Jun 22, 2021 | Feature, News
Looking for a handful of films to get you started in the world of Bollywood cinema? Here are some recommendations with that in mind....
Suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and finding solace in the movies
by David Baldwin | Jun 17, 2021 | Feature, News
A very personal story of how one person has found a way to cope with very dark thoughts, with help from cinema....
Ben Platt stars in trailer for new film Broken Diamonds
by Clare Brunton | Jun 09, 2021 | News
Ben Platt stars as a young writer dealing with the loss of his father in the trailer for new film Broken Diamonds....
She Dreams Elsewhere: looking ahead to a creative, surreal RPG-adventure
by Ian Dransfield | May 13, 2021 | Gaming, Previews
Designer Davionne Gooden talks to us about his upcoming dream sim
Am I a bad film fan for being scared of the cinema?
by Clare Brunton | May 12, 2021 | Feature, News
As cinemas are reopening, I find myself questioning whether my fear of returning means I need to denounce my film lover status....
Now playing: Wreckfest
by Ian Dransfield | Apr 13, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
It's the crashy, silly successor to Destruction Derby. Ian gets stuck into the hectic arcade racer, Wreckfest
Carol Morley and her lockdown film club
by Gala Woolley | Apr 13, 2021 | Feature
Director Carol Morley tell us all about about her Lockdown Film Club – and her future plans....
Trailer arrives for Physique, a short British film about eating disorders.
by Dan Cooper | Apr 09, 2021 | News
Physique is a short film that promises to address eating disorders among young dancers, and the damage it causes....
Access Granted: how video games are improving the lives of people on the autism spectrum
by Laura Francis | Apr 02, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Exploring – and celebrating – the good that video games can do for autistic people
The Snyder Cut success, fandom, and next steps
by Simon Brew | Mar 19, 2021 | Feature, News
The positive side of fandom brought the extended Zack Snyder's Justice League to life - and now another challenge lies ahead....
Her name was Sarah Everard, may she be at peace
by Jane Roberts | Mar 17, 2021 | Feature, News
In our weekly spot on the site where we talk about mental health and wellbeing, a few words on reclaim the night....
Film Quiz Friday: The Rule of Three Edition
by Mark Harrison | Jan 15, 2021 | Feature, News
Fancy another Friday film quiz? Here’s another three rounds on various movie subjects, including a bunch of movies with three-letter titles....
The 'virtual play' addressing suicidal thoughts
by Eddie Charles | Jan 06, 2021 | Feature
Kristen Brookman chats to Eddie Charles about her short virtual play, Hi, Stranger, and what her ambitions were behind it....
Silver Snipers: the positive impact of games on older players
by Rachel Fiddis | Jan 05, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
We speak to a range of older gamers to find out how the hobby’s having a positive impact on their well-being
A few words for those feeling low at this time of year
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | Feature, News
2020 or not 2020, the festive season is a difficult time for many of us - and we just wanted to have a quick chat about that....
UK cinema association responds critically to fresh national restrictions
by Dan Cooper | Nov 24, 2020 | News
As a significant number of English cinemas face the probability that they won't be reopening for some time, the UK Cinema Association is questioning...
