First Man (2018).
Though not the awe-inspiring adventure that some might hope for or expect from a film about Neil Armstrong stepping out onto the moon (an historical event that took a surprisingly… Continue reading "First Man (2018)."
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Venom (2018).
Tom Hardy is the best thing about Sony’s latest adaptation of a Marvel Comics property. In fact, he might be the only good thing in a film so very unsure… Continue reading "Venom (2018)."
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – Blu-Ray Review.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom finds the middle of the road with an often alarming ease. Its moments of quality are balanced by moments of, at best, mediocrity, the latter of which… Continue reading "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – Blu-Ray Review."
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).
With his 2009 animated hit Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson makes the process of adapting Roald Dahl’s story into three acts sound effortless. Dahl had provided the middle of the… Continue reading "Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)."
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Anomalisa (2015).
Michael Stone is a writer, public speaker, and a miserable middle-aged man. He sleeps restlessly, he’s bored of the endless droll of everyday human interaction, and he no longer feels… Continue reading "Anomalisa (2015)."
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Hans Zimmer to compose the score for Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984.
Despite formerly retiring from superhero films following 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, one of the most prolific modern composers is returning to the genre for next year’s Wonder… Continue reading "Hans Zimmer to compose the score for Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984."
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The Death of Superman (2018).
Despite its creative limits, the story of the death of Superman is one that’s been frequently told, retold and reinterpreted in comics, animation, and live-action film. There’s something humbling about… Continue reading "The Death of Superman (2018)."
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Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Episode 1 – “Done Running”.
Recent years have seen Telltale Games become increasingly proficient at cinematic and stylish visual storytelling. This, in the eyes of many, has been at the expense of the stories themselves and… Continue reading "Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Episode 1 – “Done Running”."
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DC and Warner Bros begin development on a Supergirl film.
A writer has been hired to pen the script for yet another DC universe property as Warner Bros. continues to throw all of its eggs in the basket. This week,… Continue reading "DC and Warner Bros begin development on a Supergirl film."
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New Ghost in the Shell animated series details revealed.
Becoming increasingly relevant, the Ghost in the Shell franchise has proven its durability and will now bounce back after a much criticised 2017 live-action adaptation. Confirmed at San Diego Comic… Continue reading "New Ghost in the Shell animated series details revealed."