Stuntman Terry Richards Dies at 81


He fought Indiana Jones, he battled with four James Bonds. He battled John Rambo and even Luke Skywalker. Now sadly he has gone. Stuntman Terry Richards has died at the age of 81 years young. “He fought Indiana Jones, James Bond, Luke Skywalker and Rambo – there’s not many people who can say that,” his…

Josef Altin’s Top 3 UK Films


Following on from another Top 3 films article  that I posted yesterday, I pondered who to select for the next article.  Of course the title of this gives it away, so no point in trying to surprise you is there. Yes its Josef Altin I asked Josef, the exact same question that I asked everyone who…

Interview with Matthew Kane: Broadcaster


Interview with Matthew Kane Broadcaster,Film Fan, Video Gamer player, A very talented guy. Stuart: I first met Matthew Kane when I began podcasting. He was connected with a podcasting network and to be honest I wasn’t even aware what a podcasting network was or how it could assist me in what I needed to do. I have kept…

Scintilla ft @thecraigconway


SCINTILLA (alternate title The Hybrid) is a science fiction thriller set deep underground in the wilds of a former Soviet state, where strange genetic experiments are taking place. JOHN LYNCH (Black Death, In The Name of The Father, BBC’s The Fall,) a war weary mercenary, is hired to lead MORJANA ALAOUI (Martyrs), a company scientist,…

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Lets hear from some of the cast about Witch


Here are the first of many cast interviews from the film ‘Witch’, an indie film currently shooting and a film that I have been keeping an eye on for a year or thereabouts. Written and Directed by Trevor Hayward, Witch is pretty much clouded in mystery which for me makes it a lot of fun to…

The Hooligan Factory plus extra Melts!!!!


Don’t be a psy (nice little in joke there for fans of UK films) . The nationwide Premiere gala screenings of The Hooligan Factory is for ONE NIGHT ONLY (June 9 2014), so book it now!   Not only will you get to see easily one of the funniest films of the year, and probably…

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Top Dog thoughts.


When I first heard that Actor Leo Gregory was reuniting with Author Dougie Brimson on a project, I got nice and excited. When I found out that not only was Leo taking the centre stage role but joining him on the cast list was one of my favourite actresses Lorraine Stanley, I began counting down…

The Shield’ Actor Arrested in Shooting Death of His Wife


Its being reported on Variety, that Michael Jace, who appeared in the FX cop drama “The Shield,” has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murder following the shooting death of his wife. Michael Jace was detained by the LAPD at the couple’s home on Monday night after his wife, April, was found dead of gunshot wounds.…

We Are The Best July 28 2014


  METRODOME ANNOUNCES 28th JULY HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE DATE FOR WE ARE THE BEST!   ‘The most honest film about being young and in love with music ever made……this is a riot’ THE SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE   ‘A coming of age masterpiece which recalls the perceptive comedy of Shane Meadow’s A Room For Romeo Brass and…

The Hooligan Factory NEW TRAILER


I saw the green band trailer and it made me howl with laughter. One of the few trailers that I ave watched more than once in the same day. Now check out the latest trailer, more swearing, some boobs, and a hell of a lot more insanity in The Hooligan Factory Red Band Trailer. I…

The Godfather’ Cinematographer Gordon Willis Dies. Aged82


Cinematographer Gordon Willis, whose photography for “The Godfather” film series  helped define the look of 1970s cinema, has died, according to his close associate Doug Hart’s Facebook page. He was 82. Gordon Willis  was known as the Prince of Darkness for his artful use of shadows, and he was the director of photography on seminal 1970s films including …

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Billboard Music Awards: Full Winners List


Whilst my music tastes are stuck in the world of mostly film scores and albums I have had for years. I know Im in the minority.  Last night the 2014 Billboard Music Awards were held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The event did look spectacular but sadly my invite must have been lost…

Documented : A short film by Nick Trenchard


As I often mention, I dont watch as many short films as I should. I am getting better at that but still nowhere near up to speed. One of the ones I recently checked out was this one. Documented, by Nick Trenchard. I got in touch with Nick and asked him a little bit more…

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Orphan Black star Dylan Bruce to attend London Comic Con


Orphan Black star Dylan Bruce is to be a special guest at this month’s MCM London Comic Con, the show organisers have announced.  The critically acclaimed, award winning sci-fi thriller sees Tatiana Maslany (Parks And Recreation) play Sarah Manning and her clone sisters, on the run from sinister biotech corporations, religious cults and the police. Dylan…

The Hooligan Factory trailer.


  Ive watched this trailer loads of times now and it always cracks me up. 2 mins and 21 seconds and itll cheer you up. I promise. Have a look and see what you think? But more than that. Leave a comment on this blog article so I can track your thoughts. The cast is…

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Deth Enemy & Tom E Morrison


Just over a year ago, Annette and I took a trip over to Liverpool. We had been invited to a press evening for the stage show ‘Hope’ that had been put on by Scot Williams.  Just to give you some back story. That previous year, I started producing/hosting/writing etc etc, The British Movie Show, an…

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The Derby Film Festival.


Today I had a set timetable, check emails, look at Twitter, write some articles for Flixal and so on. But I received an email this morning and snapped up the chance to have a chat with Peter and Adam, two of the powers that be (overlords you might say) of The Derby Film Festival which…

Who is Lorraine Stanley?


It must be at least a year since I wrote a blog article entitled ‘Who Is Leo Gregory‘. Now just a reminder. I knew and still know exactly who Leo Gregory is and was, but sadly for a lot of ‘average’ film fans, they just werent familiar with his name, even though they knew who…

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‘Charlie’ Starring @LukeGoss


Today I decided to rewatch the 2004 film ‘Charlie’. Written and Directed by Malcolm Needs, ‘Charlie’ is based on the real life Charlie Richardson. In the 1960s , London was unofficially ruled by two families, North of the River were the Krays (Ronnie and Reg) ,and to the South, the Richardson family. In this film Luke…

The Snare starring @EaoifaForward


Three students decided to head to the seafront for a drunken weekend. But soon find themselves imprisoned on the top floor of their holiday apartment By a malevolent paranormal force. This is the premise for The Snare. Starring Eaoifia Forward. Dan Paton Rachel Warren and Renate Morley Written and Directed by Christopher Anthony Cooper, the film is due…

Starship Rising. Poster released.


The poster for the up and coming science fiction film Starship Rising has been released. The film, written and directed by Neil Johnson (Humanitys End, Alien Dawn) is due out in 2014. Starring Darren Jacobs, Emil and Brooke Lewis  and Claudia Wells. Starship Rising takes us into the world one starship captain who faces intergalactic armageddon.…

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Rose. Perhaps the most powerful film Ive seen for years.


There are certain reviewers out there whose style it is to go through plot points when talking about a project. Telling some of the story as they entice a potential audience. I’ve always avoided storyline articles, not for any specific reason other than I enjoy watching a film ‘cold’, knowing very little about it other…

FromPage2Scream where Eric England joins us to chat Contracted


Seven episodes in and FromPage2Scream:The Horror Show is going strong and teaching us new things. Doing the show with such die hard horror fans as  Lauren Rebecca Reid and Stu Miller is so much fun and is teaching me about horror films that I hadnt even heard of before. Whilst all episodes are great, episode…

Riot Starring @NickNevern Directed by @siphillips1980


Fresh from the presses and straight into my ‘this is awesome news’ pile. Press On Features are pleased to announce the re-release of Simon Phillips’ hit “Riot” (which was released previously as G.B.H.) with Lionsgate UK. The gritty thriller sees troubled cop Damien (brilliantly portrayed by Nick Nevern) facing off against his old gang in…

@msVampy is Back………


Ms. Vampy is in “vampylicious” action, she is back in-studio and about to launch her new interactive LOVE & DATING advice internet show MS. VAMPY’S LOVE BITES. Many of you have asked where she has been lately. Well, she went back to school and is now a Life Coach and Dating Expert. When I asked her publicist,…

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Season of The @Witchmovie


One thing I found when I started focusing more on UK movies than previously I used to, was that there are a ton of awesome independent UK movies and a ton of awesome independent UK film makers out there. They arent on the payrolls of studios, they dont live in mansions and dont go to…

@kensteelmill is ecstatic about the results for @filththemovie


  Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson wants a promotion. He is clearly the best man for the job – the rest of his colleagues are just idiots. Annoyingly, there’s been a murder and Bruce’s boss wants results. No problem for Bruce. He’s in control and when he solves the case and wins the promotion, his wife…

Ms Vampy Returns says @BrookelewisLA


Back by popular demand, Ms. Vampy is about to launch her new interactive advice internet show MS. VAMPY’S BITES. Many of you have asked where she has been lately. Well, she went back to school and is now a Life Coach When Brooke Lewis  asked Ms Vampy’s publicist, his response was: “These days, Ms. Vampy lives in her…

The Kemp Brothers are back on screen in @assassinfilm


They might well be best known as two members of supergroup Spandau Ballet   Perhaps you know them more from the starring role in the 1990s Peter Medak film The Krays   News came out today that real life brothers Gary and Martin Kemp are to soon to be appearing on screen together again  in the…

7 hours to learn about Jason


I stuck out a tweet earlier on asking if anyone knew about a 7 hr Friday The 13th Documentary that was rumoured. Well no sooner had I sent the tweet, I found a ton of info about it online. Panic Productions and Hutson Ranch Media were  creating a definitive look at the film franchise. (they previously put together the amazing…

The Seasoning House, What did I think?


I like the anticipation of a film. Although sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. Have you ever looked forward to watching a film and then felt let down when you saw the end result? I have. But not this evening. This even we cut short out Back To The Future Trilogy showing to slot in…

Some atmospheric images from @PorcelainMovie ( Porcelain Presence)


A few days ago I posted an ‘article’ with press release info on the film ‘Porcelain Presence’ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2572090/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 Directed by : Emily Bibb & Chris Jay Written by Emily Bibb, Chris Jay and Nicholas Mills A tale of a murder which sends the lives of three women spiralling way beyond their control.   Well not too long…