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  • 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)."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    April 8, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 114 – “Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely” – 50 Years of The Godfather Part II (1974).

    On episode 114 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Leighton Winstone and filmmaker Kyle Reardon join Steve and Skye as they did two years ago when they celebrated the 50th anniversary… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 114 – “Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely” – 50 Years of The Godfather Part II (1974)."

  • Blu-Ray, Feature

    March 15, 2024

    The First Golden Age of Martial Arts Cinema, 1970 – 1980.

    The history of cinema is filled with eras, movements, and waves, many of which we regularly celebrate. However, one pivotal era has not always been taken seriously. Unlike obvious cinematic… Continue reading "The First Golden Age of Martial Arts Cinema, 1970 – 1980."

  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    March 7, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 113 – Dune: Part Two (2024).

    On Episode 113 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye and regular guest host, Bill Scurry, give their spoiler filled analysis and verdict of Part Two of Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 113 – Dune: Part Two (2024)."

  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    February 20, 2024

    The Film 89 Podcast Episode 112 – Dracula (1897, 1931, 1992).

    On Episode 112 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined once again by regular guest host, John Arminio and for once, the crux of their chosen topic… Continue reading "The Film 89 Podcast Episode 112 – Dracula (1897, 1931, 1992)."

  • Comics, Feature, In Defence of..., Retrospectives

    February 14, 2024

    In Defence of… The Suicide Squad (2021).

    That’s right, The Suicide Squad (2021), not its heavily criticized predecessor, Suicide Squad (2016). Maybe David Ayer will one day get the opportunity to release a cut that will change… Continue reading "In Defence of… The Suicide Squad (2021)."

  • Behind the scenes, Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    February 1, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 111 – The Warriors (1979). 

    On Episode 111 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye and regular guest host Bill Scurry don their colours and venture into the violent New York of 1979 to discuss Walter… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 111 – The Warriors (1979). "

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  • Episode 136: Episode 136 - Superman (2025). July 17, 2025
    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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