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  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    March 31, 2026

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 148 – Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).

    On Episode 148 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, we’re back talking Star Trek as we continue our coverage of the original crew’s big screen adventures. Having already covered the first three films… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 148 – Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)."

  • Feature

    March 12, 2026

    The origin of the Academy Awards and the control of an industry.

    According to today’s popular media, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) – and it’s awards ceremony known to one and all as The Oscars – exists as… Continue reading "The origin of the Academy Awards and the control of an industry."

  • Behind the scenes, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    March 10, 2026

    The Film ’89 Podcast Episode 147 – The Making of John Frankenheimer’s Grand Prix (1966). 

    On Episode 147 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye and returning guest-host Stephen Simpson are celebrating the 60th anniversary of and also taking an in-depth look at the making of… Continue reading "The Film ’89 Podcast Episode 147 – The Making of John Frankenheimer’s Grand Prix (1966). "

  • Behind the scenes, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    February 18, 2026

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 146 – The Last Boy Scout (1991).

    On Episode 146 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil and Skye are traveling back in time 35 years to discuss a film that represented something of a transition from the… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 146 – The Last Boy Scout (1991)."

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

    January 27, 2026

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 145 – The Searchers (1956).

    On Episode 145 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Skye and returning guest host, filmmaker Kyle Reardon, celebrate the 70th anniversary of legendary director John Ford’s epic 1956 western, The Searchers.… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 145 – The Searchers (1956)."

  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    January 20, 2026

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 144 – American Psycho (2000).

    On Episode 144 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, both Neil and Skye are mistaken for Paul Allen as they discuss director Mary Harron’s 2000 adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 144 – American Psycho (2000)."

  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    December 17, 2025

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 143 – Thunderball (1965).

    On Episode 143 of The Film ‘89 Podcast it’s that time of year again. Towards the end of every year since 2022, Film ‘89 has celebrated the 60th anniversary of… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 143 – Thunderball (1965)."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    November 19, 2025

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 142 – Seven (1995).

    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… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 142 – Seven (1995)."

  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    November 10, 2025

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 141 – Frankenstein (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… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 141 – Frankenstein (2025)."

  • Celebrities, Feature

    October 21, 2025

    Velvet Lips: Joan Crawford, Eddie Mannix and the first golden age of pornography.

    It’s easy to argue today that the golden age of Hollywood is a myth. However, there was a time when that myth seemed more real to audiences. Studios like Paramount, 20th Century Fox, MGM, and Universal, studio names that still… Continue reading "Velvet Lips: Joan Crawford, Eddie Mannix and the first golden age of pornography."

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    On Episode 154 of the Film ’89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by returning co-host, Becky D’Anna. A veteran of Hollywood movie marketing and a seasoned podcaster, Becky now has her very own podcast, the brilliant Hanging with Becky Podcast. The topic of this episode is a film that’s not only one of the […]
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  • Episode 153: Episode 153 - Independence Day (1996). July 3, 2026
    Episode 153 of The Film ’89 Podcast lands just in time for this year’s July 4th celebrations, and there’s no more fitting a film that the guys could be covering than one that honours that great American holiday. Joining Neil and Skye (who definitely aren’t American) is returning co-host, filmmaker, producer and master cinephile (and […]
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  • Episode 152: Episode 152 - The Silence of the Lambs (1991). June 19, 2026
    On Episode 152 of The Film 89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by a trio of returning co-hosts, Jacob Rivera, Kyle Reardon and Leighton Winstone, to discuss one of the all-time great serial killer thrillers, director Jonathan Demme’s multi-Oscar-winning 1991 adaptation of Thomas Harris’ best-selling novel, The Silence of the Lambs. Starring Jodie Foster, […]
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  • 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
    • Rudolph Valentino: Sex, Scandal and Tragedy.
    • Triumph and Trauma in ‘80s Action Movies.
    • The Cinematic Revolution: Pancho Villa and the Birth of War Cinema.
    • Emil Jannings; from Hollywood to Hitler.
    • The origin of the Academy Awards and the control of an industry.
  • 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
    • Episode 154 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 153 – Independence Day (1996).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 152 – The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 151 – Aliens (1986).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 150 – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
  • 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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