The Film ‘89 Podcast is here!
When we first conceived of Film ‘89 and what it would be, first and formost it was intended as a hub through which we would deliver to our readers a… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast is here!"
Category: Reviews
Our in-depth analysis of the latest films as well as retrospective analysis of older or classic movies.
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Darkest Hour (2017) – Review.
In time honoured tradition, Darkest Hour is a film which fits neatly into the celebrated and quite narrow definition of ‘Britishness’. It is the ‘Britishness’ exemplified by the monarchy, by… Continue reading "Darkest Hour (2017) – Review."
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Bright (2017) – Review.
Directed by David Ayer, Bright tells a story where humanity co-exists in a world inhabited with mythical creatures such as Elves, Fairies and Orcs. Will Smith stars as inner city cop… Continue reading "Bright (2017) – Review."
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American Made (2017) – Blu Ray Review.
Tom Cruise is reunited with director Doug Liman after their successful collaboration on 2014’s surprisingly good, Edge of Tomorrow. This time we find the duo more grounded in reality as… Continue reading "American Made (2017) – Blu Ray Review."
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).
***** SPOILER WARNING ***** The following article is completely spoiler filled and is not intended for those who firmly plan on seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi and haven’t yet… Continue reading "Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)."
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Murder on the Orient Express (2017) – Review.
Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this remake of an adaptation, and the 2017 rendition of Agatha Christie’s famous novel is occasionally funny, sometimes tense, and infrequently compelling. Unfortunately, it trips over… Continue reading "Murder on the Orient Express (2017) – Review."
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The Disaster Artist (2017) – Review.
The Disaster Artist is a film that’s unapologetically in awe of its tale and its star. In a relatively straight-forward narrative, James Franco explores the mystery of Tommy Wiseau and the problematic creation of… Continue reading "The Disaster Artist (2017) – Review."
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – Review.
Best Laid Plans. *** SPOILER ALERT *** For the third time in two years we‘re about to have another Star Wars film unleashed upon us and will likely get one… Continue reading "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – Review."
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Atomic Blonde (2017) – Blu-Ray Review.
Charlize Theron carries on where she left off by taking on another central, female action lead after 2015’s Mad Max Fury Road (where she very much was the lead) with… Continue reading "Atomic Blonde (2017) – Blu-Ray Review."
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The People Versus… Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
At Film ’89 we like to celebrate film but occasionally a movie comes along that isn’t necessarily deserving of all the praise or financial success bestowed upon it. In the… Continue reading "The People Versus… Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)."