Podcast: The Shadow (1994) and My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two 1990s films that both sparked sequel talk....
Here’s the trailer for Showgirls documentary You Don’t Nomi
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | News
A documentary exploring the story of Showgirls, and how it's become a more liked film 25 years since its original release: here's the trailer for You...
The Shows Must Go On: The Wiz streaming for free this week
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | News
A full-length musical production of The Wiz will be streaming for free at the end of the week - full details of the show and its cast line-up right...
Edgar Wright's Last Night In Soho moves to April 2021
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | News
Edgar Wright's new movie, that had been due in cinemas in September, and the UK release date is confirmed for April 2021....
The lost Adam Sandler blockbuster movie
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | Feature
For his last film as part of his Sony contract, Adam Sandler wants to bring a board game adaptation to the screen, one that would ultimately go...
Landlord's Super preview: grim up north
by Ian Dransfield | Jun 05, 2020 | Gaming, Previews
Back to the divided eighties for a few pints on draught
Rupert Everett: third volume of memoirs due this October
by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2020 | News
Rupert Everett will be charting the story of his move into film directing in his latest memoir, that's arriving in the autumn - details here....
The Goonies is getting a 4K release for its 35th birthday
by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2020 | News
The Goonies is set for a brand new disc release, including landing on the Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray format for the very first time....
Film Quiz Friday: Blood And Ice Cream edition
by Mark Harrison | Jun 05, 2020 | Feature
How’s this for a slice of fried gold? This week’s film quiz covers Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End, along with the usual mix of movie...
British movie podcast of the week: Big Meeting!
by Em McGowan | Jun 05, 2020 | Feature
Each week, we highlight a terrific British movie podcast that we reckon is worth your time - and here's a salute to Big Meeting....
The Shows Must Go On: Peter Pan streaming show postponed
by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2020 | News
This week's free streaming musical of Peter Pan has been postponed, it's been announced - more details here....
Pride: a funny, moving film that deserves a much bigger audience
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2020 | Feature
2014's Pride remains one of the finest British films of the last decade, and yet it remains for many an undiscovered gem - here's why it deserves a...
Snyder Cut: “it doesn’t mean we’re going to redo every movie ever made”
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2020 | News
The Snyder Cut of Justice League lands on HBO Max next year - but the boss of the streaming service tempers hopes of more films getting a do-over....
Watch Tom Hiddleston in Coriolanus: free from National Theatre tonight
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2020 | News
Tom Hiddleston takes the lead role in the latest National Theatre At Home production, that's streaming on YouTube for free from tonight....
Odeon Cinemas parent company struggling to stay in business
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2020 | News
The troubles facing cinema exhibitors are brought into stark focus with bleak messages coming from Odeon owners AMC in the US....
Ridley Scott on where now for the Alien franchise
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2020 | News
Ridley Scott has a slightly different idea as to where the Alien movies should go now, following the underwhelming response to Alien: Covenant....
Grabbers director’s new film is ‘Gremlins meets Straw Dogs’
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2020 | News
A new mix of horror and comedy is on its way, as first word lands of a movie by the name of The Little People - more here....
Pihu: the story behind a terrifying film
by Sarah Myers | Jun 04, 2020 | Feature
Sarah Myers digs into the story of Pihu – now on Netflix – and finds out how it was done, from writer/director Vinod Kapri. W...
Saluting the Sega Game Gear
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 03, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
It ate batteries and wasn’t massively portable, but Sega’s answer to the Game Boy still had its moments
Noel Clarke, Twitter, and a possible 2000AD deal
by Simon Brew | Jun 03, 2020 | News
Noel Clarke and his Unstoppable company are set for talks over a 2000AD project, following a Twitter exchange yesterday....
Screened Out review: are we spending too much time on screens?
by Dan Cooper | Jun 03, 2020 | Reviews
A documentary about the amount of time we spend on screens, here's our review of Screened Out to read on, er, your screen....
Mission: Impossible 7 and 8 to start back up in September
by Simon Brew | Jun 03, 2020 | News
Production is set to get underway on Mission: Impossible 7 and Mission: Impossible 8 again this coming autumn....
Wellbeing Matters: a word or two about anxiety
by Jane Roberts | Jun 03, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we talk about mental health and wellbeing, just a few words about anxiety in these difficult times....
Firewatch’s Henry and tutorialising narrative
by Antony de Fault | Jun 02, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
How Firewatch’s immaculate intro teaches the player to think and behave like a very particular character
Disney+ UK confirms Frozen 2 set to be added in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2020 | News
After being held up due to rights restrictions, Frozen 2 finally heads to Disney+ in the UK from July 3rd....
Sean Connery, and his Highlander II contract restrictions
by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2020 | Feature
It took a long time for Sean Connery to agree to make a second Highlander film - and even then, his appearance came with a few challenges....
Avatar 2 still aiming for 2021, James Cameron quarantined
by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2020 | News
Production on the new Avatar films is expected to start again this month, as James Cameron and producer Jon Landau arrive back in New Zealand....
To The Stars review: the Sundance drama arrives in the UK
by Freda Cooper | Jun 02, 2020 | Reviews
Kara Hayward, Liana Liberato and Malin Akerman star in To The Stars, that debuted at the Sundance early this year - here's our review....
The Last Full Measure review: Sebastian Stan and Samuel L Jackson star
by Freda Cooper | Jun 02, 2020 | Reviews
Sebastian Stan and Samuel L Jackson lead the ensemble of The Last Full Measure, that's available on demand now - and here's our review....
