Isle of Dogs (2018) – Review.
The thing that struck me while watching Wes Anderson’s latest picture, Isle of Dogs, is the knack that the director has for taking a fairly basic premise and using that… Continue reading "Isle of Dogs (2018) – Review."
Category: Reviews
Our in-depth analysis of the latest films as well as retrospective analysis of older or classic movies.
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A Quiet Place (2018) – Review.
A Quiet Place opens with a caption, informing us that 89 days have passed. Since what exactly? That’s something we can deduce rather quickly, though not before an almost entirely… Continue reading "A Quiet Place (2018) – Review."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 6 – Ready Player One (2018).
The 6th jam-packed episode of the Film ’89 Podcast is a full-on Steven Spielberg Special hosted by Skye, Steve Amos and returning guest host, Jim Cottle. As well as giving… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 6 – Ready Player One (2018)."
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Batman: The Enemy Within (2017-18) – Review.
As is often the case, the Joker overshadows the Bat in Batman: The Enemy Within, the five-episode sequel to Batman: The Telltale Series. Only here, we’re privy to what might… Continue reading "Batman: The Enemy Within (2017-18) – Review."
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Death Wish (2018) – Review.
The career of Bruce Willis has taken something of a nosedive in the last decade or so. Confined to straight to DVD features, with badly photoshopped covers, with the only… Continue reading "Death Wish (2018) – Review."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 5 – Annihilation (2018).
Th fifth episode of The Film ‘89 Podcast is here! This week Skye, Neil Gaskin and Richie Roberts take a look forward to Marvel Studios’ hugely anticipated superhero epic Avengers:… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 5 – Annihilation (2018)."
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Ready Player One (2018) – Review.
Steven Spielberg is arguably the most celebrated filmmaker of all time. He played an integral role in a small group of hugely important filmmakers who redefined the film industry in… Continue reading "Ready Player One (2018) – Review."
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Annihilation (2018) – Review.
The protagonist in Alex Garland’s second feature film, Lena, has a military background but also an academic one. She specializes in biology and has found success as a professor in… Continue reading "Annihilation (2018) – Review."
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The ‘Burbs (1989).
Most of us, if we live anywhere long enough, will get to know our neighbours, discovering quirks and idiosyncrasies that only become noticeable if you get to know them well enough or spy on them for… Continue reading "The ‘Burbs (1989)."
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Demolition Man (1993).
25 years on, Sylvester Stallone’s futuristic action/sci-fi romp seems more relevant than ever. The start of the 1990’s were a strange and unfamiliar time for Sylvester Stallone. He’d seen his… Continue reading "Demolition Man (1993)."