
Wellbeing and Mental Health Matters: helpful distractions
by Jane Roberts | Feb 03, 2021 | Feature
In our weekly spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on things to keep our brains entertained....
by Jane Roberts | Feb 03, 2021 | Feature
In our weekly spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on things to keep our brains entertained....
by Jane Roberts | Jan 27, 2021 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words about, well, struggling a bit....
by Jane Roberts | Jan 20, 2021 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts this time about looking after ourselves a bit....
by Jane Roberts | Jan 13, 2021 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we chat about wellbeing and mental health, a wish for a bit of movie magic in the midst of taxing times....
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2021 | Feature
Our weekly spot on the site to chat about wellbeing and mental health returns, with a few thoughts as we head in 2021....
by Jane Roberts | Dec 16, 2020 | Feature
In our spot where we chat about things to do with wellbeing and mental health, a few words on what's been 'a bit of a year'....
by Jane Roberts | Dec 09, 2020 | Feature, News
In the part of the site where we chat about mental health and general wellbeing, a few places that might just be able to offer some help....
by Jane Roberts | Dec 02, 2020 | Feature
In the spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on the festive season....
by Jane Roberts | Nov 25, 2020 | Feature
In our spot on the site where we chat about things to do with mental health and wellbeing, a...
by Jane Roberts | Nov 18, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we chat about things to do with wellbeing and mental health, a few words on splits in the world....
by Simon Brew | Nov 12, 2020 | News
Here's a look at a short film that's got plenty to say - it's the first trailer for Blank Shores, and you can see it here....
by Jane Roberts | Nov 11, 2020 | Feature
In our spot on the site where we chat about things to do with mental health and general wellbeing, a few words about a simple phone call....
by Jane Roberts | Nov 04, 2020 | Feature
In our regular spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, Jane has a few personal things to say about free school meals....
by Jane Roberts | Oct 28, 2020 | Feature
In our spot on the site where every week we talk about issues to do with wellbeing and mental health, a bit of a Halloween special....
by Jane Roberts | Oct 21, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot on the Film Stories site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words about a different type of circuit breaker....
by Jane Roberts | Oct 14, 2020 | Feature
A few words on trying to keep on top of things in these particularly testing times, and breaking stuff down to make it a little more manageable....
by Simon Brew | Oct 07, 2020 | Feature
In the spot on the site where we talk about mental health and wellbeing, a chat about keeping on top of weight and the impact it can have....
by Kirsten Howard | Jan 20, 2020 | Gaming, News
Claire Murdoch says it's “setting kids up for addiction”
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2019 | News
Blank Shores is a new sci-fi drama, which aims to shine a light on the loss of a child....
by Simon Brew | Mar 20, 2019 | News
Watch a new film that talks about mental health, young people and hope....
by Peter Allison | May 17, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
RPGs are about more than storytelling; they can also have mental health benefits and can be a powerful tool in therapy.
by Em McGowan | May 05, 2025 | Feature, News
Who needs Netflix and Prime? BBC iPlayer has a terrific collection of films to watch - here's our updated list of what to watch right now (and when they're leaving the service).
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....
by Maria Lattila | Apr 30, 2025 | News, Reviews
Florence Pugh pulls together an unlikely team of non-heroes in Marvel’s latest superhero romp. Here’s our Thunderbolts* review. ...
by James Harvey | Apr 29, 2025 | News
Rose Ayling-Ellis has been announced as the first deaf host of the glitzy Into Film Awards. More below......
by James Harvey | Apr 22, 2025 | News
Shane Meadows-approved short Blackpool might be getting a little longer... More on the very British indie below....
by A J Black | Mar 25, 2025 | Feature, TV
Hit TV series Adolescence is now a national talking point. But can a piece of television really impact society?...
by Film Stories | Feb 11, 2025 | Feature, News
Looking ahead to 2025, here are the 45 films of all genres - from horror to comedy to drama and more - we reckon you really shouldn't miss....
by Simon Brew | Jan 31, 2025 | News, Reviews
Hard Truths, Saturday Night and You're Cordially Invited are all now out in the world. Some thoughts on each of them here....
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 15, 2025 | News, TV
Jack Rooke’s sweet, award-winning sitcom Big Boys is returning for a third series, and here's the trailer for it....
by Maria Lattila | Jan 07, 2025 | Feature, News
With a slew of excellent, critically acclaimed horror films in 2024, could awards bodies finally give them more consideration? A few thoughts....
by Maria Lattila | Jan 06, 2025 | News, Reviews, TV
Things come to an explosive end in ITV's latest mini series. Here’s our Playing Nice episode 4 review....