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  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    September 21, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 123 – “Pressure and Time” – 30 Years of The Shawshank Redemption (1994).

    On Episode 123 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Skye and returning co-hosts, Leighton Winstone and filmmaker Kyle Reardon are covering another all-time classic, The Shawshank Redemption, a film that, according… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 123 – “Pressure and Time” – 30 Years of The Shawshank Redemption (1994)."

  • Feature

    September 19, 2024

    Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s.

    I argued in the last essay that the 1970s were a golden era for Martial Arts films. Made in the then British colony of Hong Kong, they were a means… Continue reading "Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    September 3, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 122 – Alien (1979).

    On Episode 122 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined once again by filmmaker, podcast host and producer, Martin Kessler, as the show continues its in-depth coverage… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 122 – Alien (1979)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    August 22, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 121 – Alien: Romulus (2024).

    On Episode 121 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye is joined by returning guest host, filmmaker Martin Kessler, to give you their in-depth and spoiler-filled review of director Fede Alvarez’s… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 121 – Alien: Romulus (2024)."

  • Comics, Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    August 6, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 120 – Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

    On Episode 120 of The Film ‘89 Podcast we’re doing something we haven’t done for a long time – reviewing a new comic book movie – Disney/Marvel Studios’ latest cinematic… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 120 – Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)."

  • Behind the scenes, Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    July 25, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 119 – The Abyss (1989).

    On Episode 119 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Skye and Bill Scurry discuss a film that’s been high on the list of films that they’ve most wanted to dedicate… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 119 – The Abyss (1989)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    June 27, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 118 – Do The Right Thing (1989).

    On Episode 118 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye discuss a film that they’ve been eager to cover since the podcast began, a film from the podcast’s namesake… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 118 – Do The Right Thing (1989)."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    May 18, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 117 – Pulp Fiction (1994).

    On Episode 117 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, we address the fact that only one of director Quentin Tarantino’s films has had a dedicated episode of Film ‘89, way back… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 117 – Pulp Fiction (1994)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    May 2, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 116 – Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984).

    On Episode 116 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye is joined by returning co-hosts Adam Rackoff, Bill Scurry and John Arminio to continue Film ‘89’s coverage of the original Star… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 116 – Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    April 24, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 115 – The Towering Inferno (1974).

    On Episode 115 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye and returning guest host Stephen Simpson don their fire retardant suits as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Towering Inferno, Producer… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 115 – The Towering Inferno (1974)."

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    On Episode 132 of The Film ’89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by returning co-hosts, Jacob Rivera and Leighton Winstone to discuss a film from the director who has had the most coverage on Film ’89, with no less than 5 episodes dedicated to his films and one of those being a double bill, […]
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    On Episode 131 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Neil and Skye are joined by returning co-hosts, Bill Scurry and Matthias Van De Roest to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award winning crime thriller, The Usual Suspects (1995). Critically acclaimed upon its release and making a considerable worldwide box office haul on a […]
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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
    • In Defence of… The Suicide Squad (2021).
    • Kong Jubilee: A 90th Anniversary Celebration – Part 3.
    • Kong Jubilee: A 90th Anniversary Celebration – Part 2.
    • Kong Jubilee: A 90th Anniversary Celebration – Part 1.
    • Playing in The Dark (or Why A Casual Gamer Loved Dark Souls).
  • 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
    • Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s.
    • The First Golden Age of Martial Arts Cinema, 1970 – 1980.
    • The Wheel of Time, by Robert Jordan.
    • Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021).
    • My Man Godfrey (1936).
  • 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 133 – Commando (1985).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 132 – Raging Bull (1980).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 131 – The Usual Suspects (1995).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 130 – Demolition Man (1993).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 129 – Nosferatu (1922, 1979, 2024).
  • 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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