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  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    November 27, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 127 – Goldfinger (1964).

    On Episode 127 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye and returning guest host, acclaimed film poster artist, Tony Stella, continue their annual coverage of the long running James Bond series… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 127 – Goldfinger (1964)."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    November 13, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 126 – Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954).

    On Episode 126 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by returning co-host Becky D’Anna. Becky is a marketing executive for Sony Pictures, a seasoned podcaster and… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 126 – Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    October 19, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 125 – 2024 Halloween Special – 50 Years of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).

    Episode 125 of The Film ‘89 Podcast is our 2024 Halloween Horror Special and joining Skye and regular co-host John Arminio, is author, podcast producer, filmmaker and expert in all… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 125 – 2024 Halloween Special – 50 Years of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    October 13, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 124 – The Terminator (1984).

    On Episode 124 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Neil and Skye return to the films of James Cameron and his directorial debut (not counting Piranha 2), starring possibly the most… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 124 – The Terminator (1984)."

  • 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)."

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    On Episode 136 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by a mighty trio of film experts, returning Film ‘89 co-hosts, Bill Scurry, John Arminio and Martin Kessler And this episode, your five hosts will be wearing their underpants over their trousers as they give their in-depth and spoiler-filled review and analysis […]
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  • Episode 135: Episode 135 - Total Recall (1990). June 15, 2025
    On Episode 135 of The Film ’89 Podcast, Neil, Skye and Steve celebrate the 35th anniversary of yet another Arnold Schwarzenegger film, this time it’s the 1990 action-science-fiction classic, Total Recall. Following on from the recent success of our Commando episode, the guys are once again giving their in-depth analysis of a film starring one […]
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  • Episode 134: Episode 134 - To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). May 30, 2025
    After a longer than expected Spring hiatus, The Film ’89 Podcast is back and on Episode 134, returning co-hosts Matthias Van De Roest and Bill Scurry join Steve and Skye to celebrate the 40th anniversary of acclaimed director William Friedkin’s 1985 crime drama To Live and Die in L.A. Something of a return to form […]
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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
    • There Are No Dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.
    • 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.
  • 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 136 – Superman (2025).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 135 – Total Recall (1990). 
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 134 – To Live and Die in L.A. (1985).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 133 – Commando (1985).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 132 – Raging Bull (1980).
  • 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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