Film Stories

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....

Days Of The Bagnold Summer, from director Simon Bird: new poster

by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2020 | News

Simon Bird makes his feature directorial debut with Days Of The Bagnold Summer - and here's the first poster for the movie....

Zoning out in Cities: Skylines

by Ian Dransfield | Jun 01, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

The magic of solace through plotting bus routes

The High Note review - an appealing workplace drama remix

by Mark Harrison | Jun 01, 2020 | Reviews

Late Night director Nisha Ganatra shifts tempo with The High Note, an easy-going comedy-drama starring Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross, now...

Kermode & Mayo’s Home Entertainment Service: details of next week’s show

by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo's BBC Four television show heads to the second half of its series run - and here's what's in store....

Cineworld and Odeon looking to reopen UK cinemas in July

by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News

Cineworld and Odeon join Vue Cinemas in indicating their plans to open their doors again in July....

Pitch Black is getting a 4K reissue this August

by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News

Vin Diesel stars in Pitch Black, and the first Riddick movie is marking Arrow's entry into the world of Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray....

Podcast: Condorman (1981) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | Podcasts

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Disney's odd attempt to create a superhero, and a troubled X-Men movie....

The ambitious $50m Robin Williams blockbuster that proved impossible to sell

by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | Feature

It was one of the biggest studio gambles of 1992 - but 20th Century Fox found itself in trouble when it came to promoting the Robin Williams-headlined...

Acclaimed Ghostbusters documentary gets Blu-ray release

by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News

The tale of the first Ghostbusters film is told wonderfully in the documentary Cleanin' Up The Town, which is heading to disc....

Cats arrives on DVD and Blu-ray today

by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2020 | News

Today's the day: Cats gets its DVD and Blu-ray release in the UK from today, and it's already available on demand....

Trick Or Treat review: a British indie well worth seeking out

by Film Stories | Jun 01, 2020 | Reviews

Craig Kelly, Dean Lennox Kelly, Miame McCoy lead the movie Trick Or Treat, and here's our review of a British success....

Killer Feature: Mode 7

by Ian Dransfield | May 29, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

More than seven games used it, and it was always mind-blowing

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Hairspray streaming for free from tonight

by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News

The Shows Must Go On programme continues with a full production of the musical Hairspray on YouTube - details right here....

How Kermode & Mayo's Home Entertainment Service has plugged a Film programme-sized gap

by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | Feature

It may have come about quickly due to current circumstances, but bringing the joy of Wittertainment to television has been long overdue....

Film Quiz Friday: 30 questions, cover to cover

by Mark Harrison | May 29, 2020 | Feature

How well do you know the work of our Film Stories cover stars to date? Put on your thinking caps and your trivia trousers for another Friday film...

The clever low-tech filming trick in 2009's Star Trek movie

by Brendon Connelly | May 29, 2020 | Feature, News

2009's Star Trek had a lot of CG, but director JJ Abrams also was keen to use practical work wherever possible - including the skydiving sequence....

Borderlands: videogame movie adds Cate Blanchett

by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News

Eli Roth's big screen take on the Borderlands videogame franchise will see him reunite with Cate Blanchett for the upcoming movie....

British movie podcast of the week: Is It Worth It?

by Em McGowan | May 29, 2020 | Feature

Every week, we recommend an independent movie podcast that we think is worth your time: this week, a look at Is It Worth It....

Star Wars: fans now want a four hour Revenge Of The Sith cut

by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News

Following the news of the Snyder Cut of Justice League coming, now there's a fan petition wanting a longer version of Revenge Of The Sith....

Sonic The Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel

by Simon Brew | May 29, 2020 | News

Sonic 2's day is coming back it seems, as a second Sonic The Hedgehog movie goes into early development - with the original's director and writers on...