Podcast: A Good Day To Die Hard (2013) and Elvis (2022)
by Simon Brew | Feb 13, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, how the Die Hard franchise came to a crashing end, and an Elvis Presley biopic finally got over the...
Children's book of the week: Journey Back To Freedom: The Olaudah Equiano Story
by Charlotte Harrison | Feb 13, 2023 | Feature
Here’s the spot where we recommend a children’s book every week – this time it's Journey Back To Freedom: The Olaudah Equiano Story by Catherine Johns...
Trailer released for Fast X
by Jake Godfrey | Feb 10, 2023 | News
Fast X is the tenth instalment of the long running franchise, and here’s the new trailer. W...
Viking Wolf review: all bite, no larks
by James Harvey | Feb 10, 2023 | Reviews
When 17-year-old Thale witnesses a grisly tragedy in the woods, she becomes a key witness in an investigation which may or may not feature a wolf....
The 1970s films of Michael Caine: Silver Bears
by John Upton | Feb 10, 2023 | Feature
Our look back at the 1970s films of Michael Caine continues with Silver Bears, a crime comedy he starred in with Cybill Shepherd. T...
Film Quiz Friday: Last Dance Saloon
by Mark Harrison | Feb 10, 2023 | Feature
Channing Tatum is back in Magic Mike’s Last Dance, and this week’s film quiz covers his surprisingly diverse filmography to date....
Liam Neeson re-teaming with Neil Jordan for The Riker's Ghost
by Dan Cooper | Feb 10, 2023 | News
Liam Neeson will reunite again with Neil Jordan, just as they're done working on their latest film, Marlowe....
Amazon releases the trailer for Air, from Ben Affleck
by Dan Cooper | Feb 10, 2023 | News
Amazon is giving its star-studded Nike movie a big push. Catch the trailer for Air, from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, here....
John Candy documentary on the way from Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds
by Simon Brew | Feb 10, 2023 | News
The story of John Candy is to be told in a new documentary feature, made with the cooperation of his family. More on the project here....
Trailer released for foul mouthed dog comedy Strays
by Jake Godfrey | Feb 10, 2023 | News
Will Ferrell headlines Strays, a decidedly adult take on the dog movie. Here’s the trailer, and Beethoven this isn't....
Slasher Winnie The Pooh to take on dark Bambi
by Dan Cooper | Feb 10, 2023 | News
If the ultra-low budget Winnie the Pooh: Blood And Honey continues to be successful, we can expect a nightmarish team-up of our childhood favourites....
Bristol Old Vic to broadcast Hamlet to 300 cinemas in April
by Jake Godfrey | Feb 10, 2023 | News
A live broadcast of Hamlet is coming to UK cinemas for one night only in April, courtesy of Bristol Old Vic. More here....
Polite Society gets action-packed trailer
by Lauren Miles | Feb 09, 2023 | News
Polite Society sees an aspiring stuntwoman pitted against her soon-to-be-in-laws when her sister meets a suspicious wealthy guy....
Trailer released for Luther: The Fallen Sun
by Lauren Miles | Feb 09, 2023 | News
Idris Elba returns as detective John Luther in Netflix's Luther: The Fallen Sun - and there's an exciting new trailer....
Steve Coogan to star in The Penguin Lessons
by Dan Cooper | Feb 09, 2023 | News
Steve Coogan is set to pit his talents against a penguin as The Penguin Lessons looks for buyers at the upcoming European Film Market....
Disney announces Frozen 3, Toy Story 5, Zootropolis 2
by Simon Brew | Feb 09, 2023 | News
New sequels to Zootropolis, Toy Story and Frozen are on the way, Disney announces, although further details are sketchy....
Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac up for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
by Dan Cooper | Feb 09, 2023 | News
A classic tale of gothic horror is next on Guillermo del Toro's slate, with Andrew Garfield and Oscar Isaac set to star....
Disney+ loses over 2 million subscribers, Disney cutting 3% of its workforce
by Simon Brew | Feb 09, 2023 | News
Disney's revenues are up, but it's not enough to stave off a new round of job losses incoming at the firm, as Disney+ numbers fall for the first...
The Three Colours trilogy is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK
by Simon Brew | Feb 09, 2023 | News
Krzystof Kieslowski's Three Colours trilogy is getting a deluxe 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the UK: more details on the release here....
How The Northman went from box office flop to a VoD goldmine
by James Harvey | Feb 09, 2023 | Feature
The Northman was one of 2022's most prominent box office flops - but, one year on, it's made Focus Features a tidy sum. What went so wrong with the...
Johannes Roberts to helm shark thriller The Red Triangle
by Jake Godfrey | Feb 09, 2023 | News
Director Johannes Roberts is heading back into the sea for The Red Triangle, and here are the first details of his next film....
Helen Mirren to play author Patricia Highsmith in Switzerland
by Jake Godfrey | Feb 09, 2023 | News
Helen Mirren will portray author Patricia Highsmith in the film Switzerland, and here are the first details....
Steven Soderbergh says movies 'don't matter in the same way they did'
by Dan Cooper | Feb 08, 2023 | News
Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has been discussing the state of cinema and as always, there are interesting ideas to ponder over.  ...
Elijah Wood blasts AMC's new ticket pricing system
by Dan Cooper | Feb 08, 2023 | News
Vocal opposition emerges as details emerge regarding AMC's newly-announced pricing system for its cinemas in the US....
Voice actors pressured to sign their voices rights over to AI
by Dan Cooper | Feb 08, 2023 | News
The voice acting community speaks out as the first wave of AI automation looks set to transform the film industry. ...
8 more ways that AMC Cinemas can add a premium to its ticket prices
by Simon Brew | Feb 08, 2023 | Feature
AMC Cinemas is facing a backlash for its latest pricing policy, but it's surely neglecting other entirely obvious ways it can charge its customers...
The Core is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for its 20th birthday
by Simon Brew | Feb 08, 2023 | News
For its 20th birthday, The Core is being treated to a 4K remaster - and the film is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this very March....
I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel on the way
by Jake Godfrey | Feb 08, 2023 | News
1990s slasher franchise I Know What You Did Last Summer is getting a reboot, and several of the original cast are returning....
Bob Dylan musical Girl From The North Country is being adapted into a film
by Jake Godfrey | Feb 08, 2023 | News
Smash hit Bob Dylan Broadway musical The Girl From North County is heading to the big screen, and here are the first details....
1995's Copycat, and a glimpse into post-test screening movie editing
by Simon Brew | Feb 07, 2023 | Feature
The 1995 thriller Copycat - starring Sigourney Weaver and Holly Hunter - had a fair amount of trouble in post-production. Here's what happened....
