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    December 12, 2019

    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)."

  • Comics, News

    December 12, 2019

    Zack Snyder shares new image of Superman in black costume.

    What began life as seemingly nothing more than the wishes of eager fans, the mystical “Snyder Cut” of the 2017 DCEU team-up film, Justice League, seems to be gathering momentum.… Continue reading "Zack Snyder shares new image of Superman in black costume."

  • Directors, Directors Series, Retrospectives, Reviews

    December 10, 2019

    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)."

  • News

    November 27, 2019

    The Fugitive is set to go on the run again.

    It looks like The Fugitive will be on the run once again with Albert Hughes (The Book Of Eli) set to direct what Warner Brothers has referred to as a… Continue reading "The Fugitive is set to go on the run again."

  • News

    November 26, 2019

    Elizabeth Banks to become The Invisible Woman for Universal.

    Not one to dwell on the bad box office reception for the Charlie’s Angels reboot, the film’s director, Elizabeth Banks has showed that her Hollywood ambition is far from diminished,… Continue reading "Elizabeth Banks to become The Invisible Woman for Universal."

  • Feature

    November 22, 2019

    The Customer is (mostly) always right.

    With the release of the new Charlie’s Angels reboot failing to capture the interest of cinema goers, it’s director has already begun to use the too often used tactic of… Continue reading "The Customer is (mostly) always right."

  • Directors Series, Feature, Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    November 21, 2019

    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)."

  • Feature, Film ‘89 Podcast

    November 19, 2019

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 39 – An Interview with Oscar Winning Visual Effects Supervisor, Phil Tippett.

    Episode 39 of The Film ’89 Podcast is a very special one as Steve and Skye interview two-time Oscar winning visual effects supervisor, Phil Tippett. Phil is a true legend… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 39 – An Interview with Oscar Winning Visual Effects Supervisor, Phil Tippett."

  • News

    November 16, 2019

    Nicholas Cage to star in The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent.

    For many years now he has been plying his trade in the shadows. A gun for hire to any and every straight-to-digital/DVD production that was willing to pay this months… Continue reading "Nicholas Cage to star in The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent."

  • News

    November 15, 2019

    Netflix to air Beverly Hills Cop 4.

    Riding high on the comeback trail with his lead role in Dolomite Is My Name, Eddie Murphy is back for more than just one final hurrah it would seem with the… Continue reading "Netflix to air Beverly Hills Cop 4."

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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
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 158 – The Hitcher (1986).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 157 – Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition (1979 / 2001).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 156 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 155 – 300 (2006).
    • Episode 154 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
  • 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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