Film Stories

The Victorian short films that were a little bit racy

by Sarah Cook | Sep 12, 2023 | Feature

The Victorians may have a reputation for being prudish, but some of their short films prove otherwise - here's a look at some saucy old shorts....

Trailer released for biopic Nyad, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 12, 2023 | News

From the directors of Free Solo comes the biopic Nyad, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster: here's the trailer....

Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 is now in production

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 12, 2023 | News

Low budget slasher Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey is getting a sequel, the first details have now been revealed....

Stalker 2 | Fire breaks out at developer GSC Game World's offices

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

A fire broke out at the Prague offices of Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World last week. It's not yet known whether it'll affect the game's release date.

Solving Only Murders In The Building - season 3, episodes 5 and 6

by Brendon Connelly | Sep 11, 2023 | Feature, News

Only Murders In The Building is deep into its latest mystery and we've been working our way through the clues in episodes 5 and 6. Spoilers!...

Short Indie Film Round-up: Gen-Z, Beats Of Love, Trouble

by Marc Paterson | Sep 11, 2023 | Feature

Gen-Z, Beats Of Love, and Trouble are our recommended short films this week - they're all musicals, and all free to watch. ...

Starfield | Official mod support coming, says Todd Howard

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

Official mod support is on the way for Starfield confirms Bethesda's Todd Howard, and will likely be available in 2024.

Hayao Miyazaki might not have made his last film after all

by Simon Brew | Sep 11, 2023 | Misc, News

A further film from Hayao Miyazaki looks on the cards, as he - thankfully - shows no sign of retiring after all. More here....

The strange and complex world of patented game mechanics

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Is the practice of patenting game mechanics a good or bad thing? Are there justifiable reasons to do so, or does it stifle creativity? We spoke to a couple of experts to find out.

Simon Kinberg reflects on his unmade Boba Fett Star Wars film

by Dan Cooper | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Simon Kinberg draws parallels with Logan, as he talks about his Boba Fett Star Wars film that never was....

Todd Haynes reveals first details of Joaquin Phoenix collaboration

by Dan Cooper | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Velvet Goldmine filmmaker Todd Haynes has shared the first nuggets of news regarding his planned film with Joaquin Phoenix. ...

Podcast: Jack Reacher (2012) and Once (2007)

by Simon Brew | Sep 11, 2023 | Podcasts

It's been over a decade since the debate first ignited: is Tom Cruise the right person to play the character of Jack Reacher? The answer came...

Guillermo del Toro, who sadly didn't direct a Star Wars film or Pacific Rim 2.

Guillermo del Toro offers his take on artificial intelligence, animation

by Dan Cooper | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Guillermo del Toro is more worried about "natural stupidity" than anything else, he says in a new keynote address....

Haunted Mansion confirmed for Disney+ at start of October

by Simon Brew | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Disney's Haunted Mansion movie may have had a quiet summer, but it's hoping for a louder October, when it arrives on Disney+......

Jimmy Carr hosting 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr has written Fackham Hall, his first screenplay, aiming for Naked Gun-style

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Comedian Jimmy Carr has penned his first screenplay, Fackham Hall, which will begin shooting next year. More details here....

Trailer released for biopic One Life, starring Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Anthony Hopkins stars in biopic One Life, the remarkable story of Nicholas Winton: here's the first trailer for the film....

Atari has bought the long-running retro community AtariAge

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Atari has snapped up the AtariAge website, adding to a portfolio that includes Nightdive Studios and MobyGames.

E3 2024 won't take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

The ESA has parted ways with ReedPop, and has confirmed E3 2024 won't take place at its traditional LA venue.

Joel Kinnaman & Nicolas Cage in Sympathy For The Devil.

Sympathy For The Devil review: Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman go for a drive

by Lauren Miles | Sep 08, 2023 | Reviews

Nicolas Cage gives an enthusiastic performance as a passenger who takes Joel Kinnaman hostage in Sympathy For The Devil....

Like A Dragon Gaiden contains a club with live-action 'sexy scenes'

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Like A Dragon Gaiden will feature a club where the player can romance hostesses and trigger 'sexy' live-action scenes. What year is it again?

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon review | Mech-ing Gundam dreams a reality

by Carlton Hill | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

FromSoftware revives a cult mech action series with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon - and the results are explosive. Our review:

The joy of the ads and trailers: defending a cinematic experience

by A J Black | Sep 08, 2023 | Feature

Do you like sitting through the ads and trailers at your local cinema? And do you think it's all part of the experience?...

Christopher Nolan reportedly 'in discussions' to helm next Bond

by Dan Cooper | Sep 08, 2023 | News

Take it with a pinch of salt but the next 007 movie may yet be a Christopher Nolan film. We've been here before....

Trailer unveiled for Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 08, 2023 | News

Hayao Miyazaki's 12th film is The Boy And the Heron, and we can't wait: here's the first trailer for it....

Film Quiz Friday: Something Rotten

by Mark Harrison | Sep 08, 2023 | Feature

In this week’s film quiz, we highlight the movies that are still waiting for a single positive review to be logged on Rotten Tomatoes – welcome to The...