Film Stories

Eastern Promises 2 not happening, says Vincent Kassel

by Dan Cooper | Feb 28, 2023 | News

The long-gestating sequel to David Cronenberg's 2007 Russian mob movie Eastern Promises has been abandoned, says Vincent Kassel....

Aziz Ansari's Being Mortal officially dead following on-set allegations

by Dan Cooper | Feb 28, 2023 | News

Following allegations made against co-star Bill Murray last year, production will not resume on the unfinished film Being Mortal....

True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto to make directorial debut with Easy's Waltz

by Jake Godfrey | Feb 28, 2023 | News

Easy's Waltz will be the feature directorial debut of Nic Pizzolatto, and production is already underway: more here....

The long road to the Luther movie

by Robert Prendergast | Feb 28, 2023 | Feature

Luther: The Fallen Sun is released in March - and it arrives over a decade since there was first talk of Idris Elba headlining a Luther movie....

The Phantom Rides films of the 1800s and early 1900s

by Sarah Cook | Feb 28, 2023 | Feature

We're digging back into the world of old movies, as we celebrate the short films of 125 years ago, that offered a glimpse into a whole different era....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a hole, but just how deep is it?

by Dan Cooper | Feb 27, 2023 | Feature

Record-breaking box office drop-offs and very poor critical reviews: is this a bump in the road or a full-blown crisis for the Marvel Cinematic...

Ant-Man And The Wasp Quantumania title card

Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania facing Marvel's worst-ever second weekend drop-off

by Dan Cooper | Feb 27, 2023 | News

Following tepid reviews, Marvel Studios' Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania now faces a swift loss of audience interest. ...

Guy Ritchie says Robert Downey Jr is 'in charge' of Sherlock Holmes 3

by Dan Cooper | Feb 27, 2023 | News

Guy Ritchie may still direct Sherlock Holmes 3,but that all depends upon Robert Downey Jr says the director....

Freaky Friday 2 is “going to happen”, says Jamie Lee Curtis

by Simon Brew | Feb 27, 2023 | News

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan will be returning for Freaky Friday 2, even if Disney hasn't as of yet confirmed the news....

Podcast: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (2008) and The Girl With All The Gifts (2016)

by Simon Brew | Feb 27, 2023 | Podcasts

In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the belated return of Indiana Jones, and a smart British zombie film that faced a fair few...

The cover of Three Girls, a book by Katie Clapham.

Children's book of the week: Three Girls

by Charlotte Harrison | Feb 27, 2023 | Feature

Here’s the spot where we recommend a children’s book every week – this time it’s Three Girls by Katie Clapham. Clapham,...

Ryan Reynolds to star in and produce comedy Boy Band

by Jake Godfrey | Feb 27, 2023 | News

Ryan Reynolds is starring in, co-writing and producing the brand new comedy Boy Band, and here are the first details....

Mean Girls Musical may not see original cast return

by Dan Cooper | Feb 27, 2023 | News

Talks to get the core cast of the 2004 classic Mean Girls into the new musical movie have reportedly stalled over pay....

Dave Bautista returning for My Spy 2

by Jake Godfrey | Feb 27, 2023 | News

My Spy is getting a sequel, with the same cast and creative team returning: more details here....

We Have A Ghost review: a tragically lifeless Netflix comedy

by James Harvey | Feb 25, 2023 | Reviews

When Kevin (Jahi Di’Allo Winston) finds a middle-aged ghost (David Harbour) in his attic, the pair must work together to uncover Ernest’s identity in...

Warner Bros confirms more Lord Of The Rings/The Hobbit films are planned

by Simon Brew | Feb 24, 2023 | News

Sounds like a bunch more Middle Earth movies are going to be heading our way, as Warner Bros inks a brand new deal....

Passion Of The Christ 2 set to be on eve of production

by Simon Brew | Feb 24, 2023 | News

Mel Gibson is finally pressing ahead with his follow up to The Passion Of The Christ going by the name Resurrection....

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery now has a director’s commentary

by Simon Brew | Feb 24, 2023 | Misc

Netflix adds a Rian Johnson director's commentary for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to its streaming service....

Cocaine Bear review: grizzly good fun

by James Harvey | Feb 24, 2023 | Reviews

When a black bear comes across a stash of cocaine in a Georgia forest, assorted character actors converge to meet their maker in Elizabeth Banks’ a...