Film Stories

The 1980s films of Michael Caine | Mona Lisa (1986)

by John Upton | May 29, 2025 | Feature

Our look back through the 1980s work of Michael Caine arrives at his sinister supporting role in Neil Jordan's acclaimed Mona Lisa......

The Gentlemen season 2 | Hugh Bonneville and others join cast as filming begins

by Maria Lattila | May 28, 2025 | News

Netflix is moving ahead with The Gentlemen season 2 and Hugh Bonneville among others has joined its cast. More details below!...

Sinners arrives on digital next week, 4K Ultra HD release confirmed for July

by Maria Lattila | May 28, 2025 | News

Ryan Coogler’s excellent box office juggernaut Sinners is coming to 4K Ultra HD in July. We’ve got some details below. ...

Mamma Mia! 3 is still happening, TV show also a possibility

by Maria Lattila | May 28, 2025 | News

Mamma Mia! 3 is still firmly in development but producer Judy Craymer wouldn’t rule out a TV show either. Here we go again!...

Horizon | Lawsuit fired at Kevin Costner's company over rape scene in movie

by Simon Brew | May 28, 2025 | News

Kevin Costner's Horizon films are on the receiving end of a sexual harassment lawsuit, over a rape scene in the film. More here....

Why the Philippou Brothers made Bring Her Back, not Talk To Me 2

by Dan Cooper | May 28, 2025 | News

Bring Her Back arrives in US cinemas this week, and the Philippou Brothers have been discussing why they made that, not Talk To Me 2....

Pixar's Elio | Full trailer released

by Dan Cooper | May 28, 2025 | News

Pixar’s next original film is Elio, and here’s the full trailer to promote the upcoming film's release next month....

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for first time

by Simon Brew | May 28, 2025 | News

Tim Burton 2005 animated movie Corpse Bride will be making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut later this year - more on the release here....

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The Ballad Of Wallis Island review | Acoustic comedy with charm to spare

by James Harvey | May 28, 2025 | News, Reviews

An estranged folk duo reunite for a private gig on an eccentric millionaire's Welsh island in a thoroughly charming almost-rom-com. Here's our The...

Mission Impossible’s almost impossible future mission

by A J Black | May 28, 2025 | Feature, News

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning in theory brings the franchise to a close. Some spoiler-filled thoughts on what next....

Mental Health Matters | Maladaptive daydreaming

by Sarah Myers | May 28, 2025 | Feature

A few words on maladaptive daydreaming, in our weekly mental health column. What is it, and is it a problem? A few thoughts....

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Cinema Rediscovered returns to Bristol with 80s Brit indie strand

by James Harvey | May 27, 2025 | News

The UK's leading classic film festival is heading to Bristol in July, with tickets on sale next week....

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The Last Of Us | Spoilery thoughts on season 2 - and where the series could go next

by Maria Lattila | May 27, 2025 | Feature, Gaming, News, TV

With The Last Of Us season 2 done and dusted, let’s dive into the spoilery stuff, shall we? Some thoughts on this season and what comes next. ...

Barry McIllheney, Empire’s first editor, passes

by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News

The man who launched Empire magazine, and a giant of UK magazine publishing, has died unexpectedly. Rest in peace, Barry McIllheney....

Election 2 | Alexander Payne confirms he's still working on sequel

by Dan Cooper | May 27, 2025 | News

Alexander Payne confirms that development is ongoing for Election 2, but the setting is set to be changed. More here....

Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague | Netflix snaps up film

by Dan Cooper | May 27, 2025 | News

Following its Cannes debut, Linklater's French language Nouvelle Vague has been purchased by Netflix. More here....

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Top Gun 3 | Christopher McQuarrie reckons they've cracked it

by Dan Cooper | May 27, 2025 | News

Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie think they've found a way forward for Top Gun 3. More on the story here....

Batman Forever | Warner Bros sends cease & desist over Schumacher Cut screening

by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News

A planned free of charge screening of Batman Forever: The Schumacher Cut has been cancelled, after Warner Bros sent a legal letter....

A24 | Documentary arm shutting down

by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News

A24 is getting out of the documentary business, and shutting its doc department down. More on the story right here....

Fountain Of Youth review | a slick, wannabe Indiana Jones misses the mark

by A J Black | May 27, 2025 | Reviews

Despite movie stars in John Krasinski and Natalie Portman, Apple's shiny big budget adventure Fountain Of Youth doesn't gleam. Here's our review.......

Timebomb | In 1991, Michael Biehn got his own Jason Bourne thriller

by Ryan Lambie | May 27, 2025 | Feature, News

The Terminator’s Michael Biehn took the lead in 1991’s Timebomb - a B-thriller that shows what a charismatic, intense actor he can be....

Film Stories Podcast Network | Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mission Impossible 2, A Night at the Opera and more

by A J Black | May 27, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: vampire slayers, secret agents, the Marx brothers and much more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...

James Bond | Six Sean Connery films confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News

The Sean Connery era of James Bond 007 is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc for the first time. More on the releases here....

Podcast | Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), plus Michael Cera

by Simon Brew | May 26, 2025 | Podcasts

How Lethal Weapon 2 ended up changing tone and ending, plus a nice long chat with Michael Cera as well....

The Last Of Us season 2 episode 7 review | An uneven conclusion to an uneven season

by Maria Lattila | May 26, 2025 | News

Ellie’s journey of revenge reaches its messiest point in The Last Of Us episode 7. Our thoughts on the finale. ...

Doctor Who season 2 episode 7 review | Wish World (spoilers)

by Simon Brew | May 24, 2025 | News, Reviews, TV

Wish World! It's the best Rani episode of all time. Here's our spoiler-filled review of Doctor Who season 2's penultimate episode....

Jack Of Spades | Josh O’Connor to star in Joel Coen’s solo film

by Maria Lattila | May 23, 2025 | News

Josh O’Connor is set to star in Joel Coen’s next film, Jack Of Spades, filming this summer. More on the project below....

Hollywood movie franchises, and the death of endings

by James Harvey | May 23, 2025 | Feature, News

Hollywood movie franchises seem to have lost the ability to end. As Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning lands in cinemas, James Harvey has a few...