Digital de-ageing: some thoughts on why it's still not hitting the mark
by Simon Brew | Aug 03, 2023 | Feature
A few thoughts on digital de-ageing, Indiana Jones 5, and why the technology still isn't quite believable......
The Irishman
Netflix boss calls Glass Onion cinema release a 'promotional tactic'
by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2022 | News
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings plays down ideas that the streamer might be moving into theatrical distribution. ...
Glass Onion performs strongly at US cinemas
by Dan Cooper | Nov 28, 2022 | News
With Netflix only allowing a relatively 'small' release, the cinema box office totals for the Knives Out sequel are impressive. ...
Podcast: The Irishman (2019) and Zack And Miri Make A Porno (2008)
by Simon Brew | Jun 13, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a Martin Scorsese film that took years to come together, and a career-altering Kevin Smith movie....
The Irishman coming to UK Blu-ray in November
by Simon Brew | Aug 26, 2020 | News
The Irishman is getting a jam-packed Blu-ray release in November, courtesy of The Criterion Collection - full details here....
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman: one final trailer lands
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2019 | News
Netflix has released the full trailer for the incoming The Irishman....
The quiet restrictions of The Irishman’s UK cinema release
by Simon Brew | Nov 08, 2019 | Feature, News
Martin Scorsese's The Irishman lands in UK cinemas today - but as it turns out, there's initially going to be only a few places where it's playing....
The Irishman gets a 15 certificate in the UK
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2019 | News
Martin Scorsese's new film gets a softer certificate than you may have been expecting....
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman: early screenings taking place around the UK
by Simon Brew | Sep 30, 2019 | News
There are screenings of The Irishman happening around the UK in October, it's been revealed....
The Irishman runtime confirmed at three and a half hours
by Simon Brew | Aug 29, 2019 | News
Martin Scorsese's new film will run to around 210 minutes....
Two UK cinemas chains confirm they’re boycotting Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman in protest at its limited cinema run
by Simon Brew | Aug 28, 2019 | News
Vue and Picturehouse quickly confirm that they won't be screening Netflix production The Irishman this winter....
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman will debut in cinemas, Netflix finally confirms
by Simon Brew | Aug 28, 2019 | News
The Irishman will be getting a limited cinema release, it's been confirmed....
BAFTA isn’t changing its eligibility rules for Best Picture, in spite of cinema chain protest
by Simon Brew | Aug 08, 2019 | News
After the backlash against Roma winning Best Picture at this year's BAFTA Film Awards, the British Academy is holding firm on its qualification...
