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  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    January 2, 2021

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 62 – Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).

    Episode 62 of The Film ’89 Podcast straddles both 2020 and 2021 like some bronze colossus and the big point of discussion this episode is our spoiler-filled review of director… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 62 – Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)."

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    December 27, 2020

    Soul (2020).

    Soul is the latest film from Disney-Pixar, and is another in a lengthening line of movies from the studio to push the boundaries of the kind of stories generally told… Continue reading "Soul (2020)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews, Television

    December 25, 2020

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 61 – The Mandalorian, Season 2 (2020).

    On Episode 61 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil and Skye are once again joined by their curmudgeonly mutual friend and fellow life-long Star Wars enthusiast, Jim Cottle, to give… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 61 – The Mandalorian, Season 2 (2020)."

  • Books, Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    December 15, 2020

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 60 – “Just a Shot Away” – Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990) & Casino (1995).

    On Episode 60 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by two guest hosts who are both making their debut on the podcast. The first is fellow… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 60 – “Just a Shot Away” – Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990) & Casino (1995)."

  • Books, Comics, Feature, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives, Television

    December 9, 2020

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 59 – “Nothing Ever Ends” – The Enduring Legacy of Alan Moore’s ‘Watchmen’.

    The Film ’89 Podcast’s dynamic duo of comic book experts, Haydn Spurrell and John Arminio, return to discuss Watchmen, the beloved comic book creation of legendary writer Alan Moore, artist… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 59 – “Nothing Ever Ends” – The Enduring Legacy of Alan Moore’s ‘Watchmen’."

  • Behind the scenes, Celebrities, Documentaries, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    November 17, 2020

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 58 – An interview with Joey Cramer, star of Flight of the Navigator (1986) & Life After the Navigator (2020).

    In Episode 58 of The Film ’89 Podcast, one of the Film ’89 writing team, Steven Saunders, makes his long-overdue debut on the Podcast. Steven is a lifelong cinephile and… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 58 – An interview with Joey Cramer, star of Flight of the Navigator (1986) & Life After the Navigator (2020)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives, Television

    November 15, 2020

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 57 – The Karate Kid (1984).

    Episode 57 of The Film ’89 Podcast is ready to deliver a roundhouse kick to 2020 and propel you back to a better time, 1984 in fact and the cult… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 57 – The Karate Kid (1984)."

  • Documentaries, Reviews

    November 7, 2020

    Life After the Navigator (2020).

    Released in 1986, Flight of the Navigator is among the most entertaining, family-friendly fantasy movies ever made, bearing reasonable comparison with The NeverEnding Story, The Explorers, and even E.T. It… Continue reading "Life After the Navigator (2020)."

  • Retrospectives, Reviews

    November 5, 2020

    Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011).

    There are many ways to judge the success of a film, and I’m not talking box office takings. It’s the enjoyment factor, that shared experience you get whilst watching it,… Continue reading "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)."

  • Feature, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    October 22, 2020

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 56 – The Fog (1980).

    On the 56th episode of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Haydn & Skye take a ghoulish trip to the haunted coastal town of Antonio Bay as they celebrate the 40th… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 56 – The Fog (1980)."

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  • Episode 142: Episode 142 - Seven (1995). November 19, 2025
    On Episode 142 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil, Skye and regular co-host, Jacob Rivera are celebrating the 30th anniversary of an all time classic from 1995, David Fincher’s serial killer thriller, Seven, starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey. Based on an original screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker, Seven would go […]
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  • Episode 141: Episode 141 - Frankenstein (2025). November 10, 2025
    On Episode 141 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by returning guest-host, John Arminio to give you their in-depth and spoiler-filled review and analysis of director Guillermo del Toro’s latest film, his adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, Frankenstein, a book and character that’s arguably seen more big screen adaptations than […]
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  • Episode 140: Episode 140 - Fright Night (1985). October 20, 2025
    It’s that time of year again on The Film ‘89 Podcast as we bring you our 2025 Halloween Horror Special. Joining Skye are two returning co-hosts, Stephen Simpson and John Arminio, and the horror film they’ve picked as the focus of this episode is Tom Holland’s 1985 cult classic, Fright Night, starring Chris Sarandon, William […]
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Authors:

  • 1 Haydn Spurrell
    • Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) – An End Times Allegory.
    • Spirited Away (2001).
    • Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993).
    • Patlabor: The Movie (1989).
    • The Lighthouse (2019).
  • 1 Martin Kessler
    • Tron: Ares (2025).
    • In Defence of… Tron: Legacy (2010).
    • There Are No Dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.
    • In Defence of… The Suicide Squad (2021).
    • Kong Jubilee: A 90th Anniversary Celebration – Part 3.
  • 1 Neil Gaskin
    • Buck Rogers set to return.
    • Henry Cavill states he still has Bond in his sights.
    • Black Widow’s release date moved once again.
    • Bill & Ted Face The Music (2020).
    • AMC announcement confirms that they will no longer show Universal Pictures films.
  • 1 Richard Roberts
    • Zack Snyder shares new image of Superman in black costume.
    • Where now for the DCEU?
    • Star Wars – The Nostalgia Factor & how it may hamper new entries to the franchise.
    • Red Dwarf XII Episode Titles Revealed.
  • 1 Steve Amos
    • Velvet Lips: Joan Crawford, Eddie Mannix and the first golden age of pornography.
    • The Fatty Arbuckle Trials: Hollywood’s First Great Scandal.
    • Hong Kong and China – 21st Century Martial Arts.
    • Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s.
    • The First Golden Age of Martial Arts Cinema, 1970 – 1980.
  • 1 William Scurry
    • 2020, The Year In Review – by Bill Scurry.
    • The Last Thing He Wanted (2020).
    • The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 7, Bill Scurry.
    • The Promise (2019).
    • Instinct (2019).
  • 1 Jacob Rivera
    • 2020, The Year in Review – by Jacob Rivera.
    • The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 8, Jacob Rivera.
    • Honey Boy (2019).
    • The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019).
    • Non-Fiction (Doubles Vies) (2018).
  • 1 John Arminio
    • “From a Certain Point of View”, Examining The Politics of The Star Wars Saga.
    • The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 6, John Arminio.
    • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).
    • Against All Odds (1984).
    • Blinded By the Light (2019).
  • 1 Leighton Winstone
    • Greyhound (2020).
    • Beastie Boys Story (2020).
    • Why Don’t Video Games Make Great Movies?
    • The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 1, Leighton Winstone.
    • El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019).
  • 1 Skye Wingfield
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 142 – Seven (1995).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 141 – Frankenstein (2025).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 140 – Fright Night (1985).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 139 – Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 138 – Heat (1995).
  • 1 Steven Saunders
    • All the Old Knives (2022).
    • Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022).
    • He Dreams of Giants (2021).
    • Yellow Rose (2019).
    • Soul (2020).
  • 1 Tony Sower
    • Michael Mann Lights Up The Big Screen – The Insider (1999).

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