Fletch (1985) – Review
When one thinks of Chevy Chase it’s hard not to immediately envisage Clark W. Griswold driving his family in a station wagon to a theme park, but as iconic as… Continue reading "Fletch (1985) – Review"
Category: Retrospectives
Our on-going series of in-depth retrospective reviews of classic films.
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Grand Prix (1966).
John Frankenheimer’s epic 1966 Formula 1 racing drama opens with a four and a half minute title sequence that consists of a chain of shots of exhausts, tyres, cylinders, dials,… Continue reading "Grand Prix (1966)."
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A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984).
One, two, Freddy’s coming for you. When people list the greatest and most influential horror films of all time there are a number of films which always seem guaranteed to show up time and time… Continue reading "A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)."
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Wrong Reel Episode 320 – 25 Years of Quentin Tarantino.
Here at Film ’89 we’re big fans of film related podcasts and in our opinion there isn’t a better podcast show than the phenomenal Wrong Reel created and hosted by… Continue reading "Wrong Reel Episode 320 – 25 Years of Quentin Tarantino."
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In Defence of… Predator 2 (1990).
In what will become a regular feature on Film ’89, we take another look at a maligned and/or misunderstood film that may have not received the credit we think it… Continue reading "In Defence of… Predator 2 (1990)."
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Switchback (1997) – A lost gem in the wilderness waiting to be discovered.
1997’s Switchback is something of a strange pick for a celebratory retrospective if you are looking to get some positive feedback in the realm of film writing and criticism as… Continue reading "Switchback (1997) – A lost gem in the wilderness waiting to be discovered."
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Quentin Tarantino’s first 25 years, Part 7 – Inglourious Basterds (2009).
By 2009 Quentin Tarantino had solidified his mark on modern cinema with an almost impeccable run of films from his blistering 1992 debut, Reservoir Dogs through to the epic, two-part,… Continue reading "Quentin Tarantino’s first 25 years, Part 7 – Inglourious Basterds (2009)."
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Nighthawks (1981).
In the filmography of any actor there are highs and lows and there is no doubt that this applies to the films of Sylvester Stallone. However, there are occasions when… Continue reading "Nighthawks (1981)."
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Star Wars – The Nostalgia Factor & how it may hamper new entries to the franchise.
In a time where Hollywood is awash with cinematic universes, fresh and belated sequels and prequels to classics with hardcore fan bases, has it become a near impossibility to get… Continue reading "Star Wars – The Nostalgia Factor & how it may hamper new entries to the franchise."
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Behind the scenes of the making of T2’s iconic canal chase scene.
With the recent rerelease of Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D in cinemas and its upcoming Blu-Ray release, we take a look back behind the scenes of the filming of the… Continue reading "Behind the scenes of the making of T2’s iconic canal chase scene."