Rocky II (1979).
After the surprise runaway success of Rocky it was perhaps a forgone conclusion that a sequel would follow and so it did in the form of 1979’s Rocky II. Once… Continue reading "Rocky II (1979)."
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Rocky (1976).
For many, Rocky is a boxing movie. Widely regarded as one of, if not the best in the sub-genre of boxing films, but for me it will always be so… Continue reading "Rocky (1976)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 19 – ‘One-Sheet Wonders’ – An Interview with Movie Poster Illustrator Paul Shipper.
In Episode 19 of The Film ‘89 Podcast we’re joined by a very special guest, England-based movie poster and key art illustrator Paul Shipper. Paul is one of the most… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 19 – ‘One-Sheet Wonders’ – An Interview with Movie Poster Illustrator Paul Shipper."
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Free Solo (2018).
Documentaries are some of my favorite types of films and I’m often pleasantly surprised by documentary films that are based on subjects I have little to no knowledge of or… Continue reading "Free Solo (2018)."
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AMC’s The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad are getting feature films.
This week production began on the long-gestating Deadwood film. It will act as a continuation of the highly acclaimed yet short-lived, three season-long, western drama starring Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, Molly… Continue reading "AMC’s The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad are getting feature films."
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Ridley Scott begins work on Gladiator sequel.
Ridley Scott is developing a sequel to 2000’s Gladiator, the Oscar-winning sword-and-sandals epic which starred Russell Crowe as a general-turned-slave who ultimately stands up to the Emperor of Rome. The… Continue reading "Ridley Scott begins work on Gladiator sequel."
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Three Colors: Red (1994).
Valentine is a model, living alone in a small apartment. By day she works and does ballet to keep fit. At night she pines after Michel, her distant, paranoid and… Continue reading "Three Colors: Red (1994)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 18 – “Friendship is Universal” – V (1983) & V: The Final Battle (1984).
In the mothership sized 18th episode of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil and Skye are joined by a multi-talented movie savant who wears many dapper hats; co-host of the brilliant… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 18 – “Friendship is Universal” – V (1983) & V: The Final Battle (1984)."
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The demise of FilmStruck and what it may mean for the future of movie streaming.
This week saw the announcement that the film streaming service FilmStruck, is being shut down on November 29th. This is a severe blow for cinephiles as FilmStruck was one of the few sites that… Continue reading "The demise of FilmStruck and what it may mean for the future of movie streaming."
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Turning it up to Eleven – Rock Bands on Film, Separating the Fact from the Fiction.
With both Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star Is Born in cinemas right now, those with a penchant for both film and music are pretty spoilt for choice. But bands on… Continue reading "Turning it up to Eleven – Rock Bands on Film, Separating the Fact from the Fiction."