Richard Jewell (2019).
At almost ninety years of age, most of us would probably be happy just to be alive and in possession of our faculties, but amazingly Clint Eastwood is still out… Continue reading "Richard Jewell (2019)."
Category: Reviews
Our in-depth analysis of the latest films as well as retrospective analysis of older or classic movies.
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The Lighthouse (2019).
Two men start to go mad when a storm maroons them at the lighthouse they’ve been manning for the past month. Whether it’s the mythic, allegoric depiction of the two… Continue reading "The Lighthouse (2019)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 42 – 1917 (2019).
In Episode 42 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye is joined by a man who is now Film ‘89’s official Californian representative as well as a boxing expert, cinephile and… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 42 – 1917 (2019)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 41 – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker / The Mandalorian (2019).
In an alcohol fuelled celebration of the second anniversary of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil and Skye ring in a new year in style as they welcome back a long… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 41 – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker / The Mandalorian (2019)."
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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)."
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The Promise (2019).
Amsterdam was abuzz with excitement when The Promise of Pisa (directed by Norbert ter Hall) was released a few months ago. It’s an adaptation of a novel-cum-memoir written by a… Continue reading "The Promise (2019)."
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Shutter Island (2010).
Although known for making what may be considered ‘prestige’ films and the promotion of art-house classics, Martin Scorsese has always had a liking for more low-brow genre films, including the film noir ‘B’ pictures… Continue reading "Shutter Island (2010)."
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The Film ’89 Podcast Episode 40 – The Irishman (2019).
On Episode 40 of The Film ’89 Podcast, Steve is joined by his close friend and Film ’89 contributor, Tony Sower to give their in-depth and spoiler-filled analysis of director… Continue reading "The Film ’89 Podcast Episode 40 – The Irishman (2019)."
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Honey Boy (2019).
The rise and fall of Shia LaBeouf has been akin to that of many child actors who found it hard to transition to adulthood. With access to not only the… Continue reading "Honey Boy (2019)."
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Instinct (2019).
Since I moved to the Netherlands I’ve been on a hunt for local film product, flicks I couldn’t have possibly seen back in the States. Conveniently the Dutch film industry… Continue reading "Instinct (2019)."