Film Stories

The Fifth Element is getting a 4K reissue in the UK

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

Luc Besson's The Fifth Element is getting a fresh reissue on DVD and Blu-ray, with the title debuting on Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray in the UK too....

Disney+ streaming speed restrictions now being lifted

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

Just in time for Hamilton's debut on the service, you can now watch Disney+'s output without the restrictions that were brought in at the start of...

Seth Rogen to produce CG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie

by Matt Edwards | Jul 01, 2020 | News

A brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is on the way, the seventh Turtles film to head to the big screen - details here....

No plans afoot for a new Terminator film

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

Mackenzie Davis is the latest to play down any hope of another big screen Terminator outing anytime soon....

You’re allowed to sit down on a Christopher Nolan film set after all

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

A statement on behalf of Christopher Nolan reassures the world that if you're on one of his film sets, you're allowed a sit down after all....

Three big American cinema chains to now insist that audiences wear masks

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | News

Big American cinema chains announce that the wearing of face coverings in their multiplexes will not be optional....

How The Evil Dead pre-empted ‘the how long should films be exclusive to cinemas for’ argument

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2020 | Feature

When Sam Raimi's debut feature, The Evil Dead, was released in UK cinemas, it was part-responsible for kicking off a now-familiar battle over...

Wellbeing Matters: Human Sunshine

by Jane Roberts | Jul 01, 2020 | Feature

In our weekly spot where we talk about things to do with mental health and general wellbeing, a few words about trying to find a little bit of light....

The triumph and tragedy of the Commodore Amiga

by Ian Dransfield | Jun 30, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

Issue 39's system profile takes a look at a tragic hero; an overrated lump; a European legend

Cineworld pushes back its reopening to the end of July

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2020 | News

The Cineworld chain has postponed its reopening plans by three weeks, it's announced, with doors now set to open in England on July 31st....

Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen review - an essential documentary

by Eddie Charles | Jun 30, 2020 | Reviews

The lives of trans men and women on screen are examined in a terrific new documentary from Sam Feder - and here's our review of the film, that's now...

Lost Transmissions review: Juno Temple and Simon Pegg shine in indie drama

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2020 | Reviews

Simon Pegg and Juno Temple headline an indie movie that's well worth digging out - here's our review of Lost Transmissions....

Odeon confirms face coverings will be “optional” when it reopens

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2020 | News

Odeon is set to start opening cinemas in England this weekend, and has confirmed that it will not be making face coverings mandatory....

Michael Flatley’s Celtic Tiger to stream for free from Friday

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2020 | News

A musical production of Michael Flatley's Celtic Tiger is to be made available for free this coming Friday - more details here....

Respect: first trailer for Aretha Franklin biopic

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2020 | News

Jennifer Hudson takes the lead in Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, that's heading to cinemas in January - and here's the trailer for the movie....

Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves and the controversy over its PG certificate

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2020 | Feature

Within weeks of Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves being given a PG certificate in the UK, the BBFC realised it had made an error - here's the story of...

Lighting the way: scoring Ori and the Will of the Wisps

by Matthias Sundstrm | Jun 29, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

Gareth Coker’s score for Ori and the Will of the Wisps set the tone for a much-anticipated sequel. We catch up with the British composer to find out more

13 brilliant pieces of contemporary LGBTQ cinema

by Eddie Charles | Jun 29, 2020 | Feature

A collection of terrific films from modern LGBTQ cinema to add to your to-watch list - and feel free to add your own recommendations to the list too....

Podcast: Hot Shots! (1991) and Thirteen Days (2000)

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2020 | Podcasts

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, how a spoof movie eerily echoed newspapers headlines, and a drama that fell a little through the...

Two different Pirates Of The Caribbean films are on the way

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2020 | News

Margot Robbie is set to headline one of two new Pirates Of The Caribbean films that Disney is now developing - more details here....

A new feature documentary will tell the Wayne Rooney story

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2020 | News

A new feature film documentary will tell the story of Wayne Rooney, from his breakthrough as a footballer to the present day - more details here....

Highlander reboot is “in heavy development mode”

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2020 | News

The reboot of Highlander has been in the works for a long, long time, but the latest update confirms that the project is still on the way....

Mulan, Bill & Ted and more pushed back

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2020 | News

Here's a round-up of the latest delays to cinema release dates, as big films buy themselves a little more time for multiplexes around the world to...

When film and TV merged into games: the 90s rise of FMV

by John Abbitt | Jun 29, 2020 | Feature

When computers finally had the power to run games with video footage included, developers headed to films and TV shows for inspiration - with mixed...