Film Stories

Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV

Dolph Lundgren offers update on Drago spin-off movie

by Dan Cooper | Apr 24, 2023 | News

Progress has been slow with the planned Ivan Dragon solo movie, according to its star Dolph Lundgren. ...

James Ellroy still doesn’t like the movie of his novel, L A Confidential

by Simon Brew | Apr 24, 2023 | News

Lots of people love the 1997 movie L A Confidential. The author of the book it's based on - James Ellroy - is very much is not one of them....

Evil Dead Rise review: darker, nastier and crunchier

by Simon Brew | Apr 24, 2023 | Reviews

Lee Cronin steps in to direct Evil Dead Rise, the fifth film in this horror franchise - and he's not spared any fake blood. ...

Sherlock Holmes return is a 'priority' for Robert Downey Jr

by Dan Cooper | Apr 24, 2023 | News

It looks like a return for the Baker Street action hero Sherlock Holmes is finally happening, as long as Robert Downey Jr doesn't get distracted. ...

Global cinema box office looking to surpass forecasts

by Dan Cooper | Apr 24, 2023 | News

The giant success of The Super Mario Bros movie is helping to paint a brighter picture for cinemas in 2023, it seems. ...

Podcast: The Equalizer (2014) and You've Got Mail (1998)

by Simon Brew | Apr 24, 2023 | Podcasts

In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of hit films that hit at the box office, but also that each met a challenge or two....

Audiences, critics, and whether Rotten Tomatoes actually helps

by Connor Lightbody | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature

As The Super Mario Bros Movie divides audiences and critics, a few words on looking past the Rotten Tomatoes score and forming a nuanced opinion on...

PlayStation acquires Firewalk Studios, currently making an "original AAA multiplayer game"

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, Uncategorised

Firewalk Studios, formed by ex-Bungie devs, is working on an "original" triple-A live service game for its new owner, PlayStation. ...

The 1970s films of Michael Caine: The Swarm

by John Upton | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature

We continue our look back at the 1970s filmography of Sir Michael Caine - this time it's 1978's The Swarm......

Why can't more studios add anti-phobia modes?

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Horizon Forbidden West’s DLC caters to those with a fear of deep water. If Guerilla can do anti-phobia modes, can’t other studios do so too?

You can build a new ZX Spectrum for less than the cost of a PS5

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News

The creator of YouTube's The Lost Retro Tapes has built his own brand new ZX Spectrum from scratch using all-new parts...

The Fast & The Furious arcade cabinet, anyone?

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News

Turn your home into a 2000s bowling alley with The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Cabinet, out in May.

Street Fighter 6 | Capcom drops demo, solo campaign details and more

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News

Capcom has dropped details about Street Fighter VI's single-player mode and Year 1 fighter roster. Oh, and there's a new demo's available.

Dead Island 2 review | a bludgeoning zombie sequel

by Jon Bailes | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

Dead Island 2 delivers all the dismemberment and blunt force trauma you’d expect from an open-world zombie sequel, but is that enough? Here’s our rev...

The ZX Spectrum | Celebrating Uncle Clive's greatest hit

by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

We pay tribute to the Sinclair ZX Spectrum - a computer that created an entire ecosystem of programmers, publishers, hardware makers, and gamers.

Podcast: in conversation with Dexter Fletcher - Ghosted, The Saint, The Green Cross Code Man and more

by Simon Brew | Apr 21, 2023 | Podcasts

It's a very welcome return to the Film Stories podcast for the brilliant Dexter Fletcher, as he joins Simon for a special episode....

Trailer released for British drama Pretty Red Dress

by Jake Godfrey | Apr 21, 2023 | News

Pretty Red Dress is a drama which will be released by the BFI in June, and the first trailer has landed. Right here......

Trailer released for documentary about horror icon Robert Englund

by Jake Godfrey | Apr 21, 2023 | News

A new documentary is set to delve into the film career of horror icon Robert Englund, and a trailer has landed for it....

Al Pacino lining up King Lear adaptation

by Dan Cooper | Apr 21, 2023 | News

The acting legend Al Pacino has revealed he has at least four more films lined up before he calls it quits. ...

Trailer releases for White Men Can't Jump remake

by Dan Cooper | Apr 21, 2023 | News

Get a look at the upcoming basketball buddy comedy White Men Can't Jump, ahead of its release next month. ...

Alien: Covenant which isn't Alien: Romulus

Film Quiz Friday: Where No One Can Hear You Scream

by Mark Harrison | Apr 20, 2023 | Feature

Ahead of next week's Alien Day re-releases, this week’s film quiz is themed around the Alien movies, from Ridley Scott’s original to, er, Ridley Sco...