The Hunt for Red October (1990).
It’s difficult to imagine today but back in 1990 there was a palpable sense of excitement for many fans when The Hunt for Red October was released. This was the… Continue reading "The Hunt for Red October (1990)."
Author: Steve Amos
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Da 5 Bloods (2020).
As I watched the opening moments of the new Spike Lee Joint, Da 5 Bloods – which debuted on Netflix on June 12th – the footage of an interview with… Continue reading "Da 5 Bloods (2020)."
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The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
When people discuss their favourite horror movies, the same films are often guaranteed to come up – Halloween, The Exorcist, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre… Continue reading "The Silence of the Lambs (1991)."
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Two Essential Westerns: Red River (1948) & Rio Bravo (1959).
When you think about the Westerns of John Wayne, certain images come to mind; rugged men, tough, resilient, violent. They live outdoors, they drink whiskey, and almost every one of… Continue reading "Two Essential Westerns: Red River (1948) & Rio Bravo (1959)."
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Cinema Paradiso (1988).
Cinema Paradiso is about many things; the formative years of a young boy and how he grows up in a single-parent family to become a successful film director; the relationship between a… Continue reading "Cinema Paradiso (1988)."
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The Movies that helped inspire Lucy For Ever.
It would be impossible for me to write a book and not be influenced in some way the movies. Even in short stories, I have difficulty keeping a distance between… Continue reading "The Movies that helped inspire Lucy For Ever."
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962).
There are, very broadly, two types of Western which, for reasons that will become obvious, can be labelled as a Cactus Rose or a Garden Rose. The first are those… Continue reading "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)."
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Hidden Figures (2016): In memory of Katherine Johnson, August 28th 1918 – February 24th 2020.
On February 24th, Katherine Johnson (nee Goble) died at the age of 101. Her death made headlines all over the world, attesting to her importance in the world of science… Continue reading "Hidden Figures (2016): In memory of Katherine Johnson, August 28th 1918 – February 24th 2020."
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The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 3, Steve.
“It’s Christmas Eve. It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more. For a couple… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 3, Steve."
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The Departed (2006).
It seemed almost inevitable that Martin Scorsese would one day win an Oscar. This is the man who made Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas and many more. He is revered… Continue reading "The Departed (2006)."