Whatever happened to THX?
by Simon Brew | May 03, 2022 | Feature, News
THX was sparked by George Lucas' frustration with the presentation of his Star Wars films - but it's been some time since the famous THX trailers have...
Podcast: The Goonies (1985) and Father Of The Bride (1991)
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that - unusually - came together really quickly....
Sifu review: Aged kung fu action
by Alan Wen | Apr 29, 2022 | Gaming, Reviews
Getting repeatedly beaten up soon gets old
The Fast X fallout is costing Universal up to $1m a day
by Simon Brew | Apr 29, 2022 | News
As the search for a new director for Fast X continues, second unit filming continues whilst the costs begin to mount up....
Downton Abbey: A New Era review: lighthearted but leisurely-paced escapism
by Lauren Miles | Apr 29, 2022 | News, Reviews
Downton Abbey: A New Era is a serviceable bit of soap opera with an outstanding cast, but an uninventive story - here's our review....
Final trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion released
by Dan Cooper | Apr 29, 2022 | News
Universal has released the final trailer for the upcoming Jurassic World: Dominion, ahead of its release in just a few weeks....
A Quiet Place spin-off film titled, reveals potential plot details
by Dan Cooper | Apr 29, 2022 | News
A key sequence from 2020's A Quiet Place sequel might form the basis of the series' next instalment, it's been revealed....
The behind the scenes battles of Vin Diesel
by Tom Beasley | Apr 29, 2022 | Feature, News
As Fast X director Justin Lin departs due to "creative differences", Vin Diesel has another challenging production that he's in the midst of it....
Release date announced for Hunger Games prequel movie
by Dan Cooper | Apr 29, 2022 | News
Lionsgate's first Hunger Games spin-off movie in the billion-dollar franchise is coming next year, it has been revealed....
What have you been watching: end of April 2022 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Apr 29, 2022 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Film Quiz Friday: No, It's The Other Ones
by Mark Harrison | Apr 29, 2022 | Feature, News
What connects a 2012 Marvel team-up and a 1998 TV-to-film remake? This week’s film quiz assembles more unrelated movies with matching titles....
British movie podcast of the week: When Harry Met Movies
by Em McGowan | Apr 29, 2022 | Feature
Our podcast recommendation of the week? It's a rather special father and son celebration of the movies....
Avatar heading back to cinemas, Avatar 2 gets it title
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2022 | News
James Cameron's Avatar 2 is now called Avatar: The Way Of Water - and the first film is heading back to cinemas too....
Ambulance is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in June
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Michael Bay's Ambulance is set to be making a lot of noise in homes from June, as it heads to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K....
Barbie movie bumps Coyote vs ACME movie from Warner Bros schedule
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Coyote Vs ACME's arrival has been delayed by the announcement of when Barbie is turning up....
Disney releases full trailer for Chip n' Dale: Rescue Rangers
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2022 | News
The full trailer has released for Disney's meta take on the beloved 1990s cartoon Chip n' Dale....
Film Stories wins Best Entertainment & Culture Podcast 2022
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2022 | News
The Film Stories podcast wins a gong, and we're still in a bit of shock about it: thank you to everyone who supported us....
David O Russell's next film announces title and release date
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Amsterdam - from David O Russell - features an amazing cast and arrives later this year, it has been revealed. ...
Goldfinger – how James Bond found his gadgets, girls, and groove
by Mark Harrison | Apr 28, 2022 | Feature, News
1964’s Goldfinger was turned around relatively quickly after the first two James Bond films, but its enormous popularity solidified the 007 formula....
TV review: Moon Knight episode 5
by Lauren Miles | Apr 27, 2022 | News, Reviews
It's a change in pace from The Tomb, but episode 5 of Moon Knight, Asylum, gives us a peek into Marc and Steven's head, and an interesting slice of A...
XEL preview: It’s dangerous to go alone
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 27, 2022 | Gaming, Previews
Zelda on an alien planet? Introducing the new 3D action adventure from Tiny Roar
Justin Lin exits the director's chair on Fast X
by Dan Cooper | Apr 27, 2022 | News
The Fast & Furious series' long-running director has departed Fast X, just days after filming began on the project....
Fisherman’s Friends 2 finally arriving in September
by Simon Brew | Apr 27, 2022 | News
Fisherman's Friends 2 is now Fisherman’s Friends: One And All, and will be in UK cinemas in September 2022: more here....
The Amityville films are getting a new Blu-ray boxset
by Simon Brew | Apr 27, 2022 | News
Four of the Amityville movies are getting an extras-packed new Blu-ray boxset: more information on it here....
The Wicked movie will be split into two parts
by Simon Brew | Apr 27, 2022 | News
The long-awaited film of the musical Wicked is happening, but it's going to be split up into two different movies, it's been revealed....
The Batman 2 is officially announced
by Dan Cooper | Apr 27, 2022 | News
The strong critical and commercial performance of Matt Reeves' first foray into Gotham City - The Batman - has earned the filmmaker a follow-up....
The Black Phone: trailer for incoming Blumhouse horror released
by Dan Cooper | Apr 27, 2022 | News
The upcoming horror The Black Phone stars Ethan Hawke and comes from director Scott Derrickson – here’s the main trailer for the film. I...
A salute to the underappreciated The Chronicles Of Riddick
by Lauren Miles | Apr 27, 2022 | Feature, News
Upon its release in 2004, Vin Diesel's The Chronicles Of Riddick was critically maligned and bombed at the box office - here's why it didn't de...
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: coping with modern politics
by Simon Brew | Apr 27, 2022 | Feature, News
The world of politics feels very divisive at the moment, and that can play havoc with our mental health: a few thoughts on ways to deal with it all....
Strange Horticulture review: Sowing the seeds of love
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Apr 26, 2022 | Gaming, Reviews
Delve into an unhurried life of tranquil tasks and plant-based pleasures in the botanist simulator, Strange Horticulture. Here's our review...
