Venom (2018).
Tom Hardy is the best thing about Sony’s latest adaptation of a Marvel Comics property. In fact, he might be the only good thing in a film so very unsure… Continue reading "Venom (2018)."
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Jaws actor Richard Dreyfuss thinks that the 1975 classic could benefit from some CGI tinkering.
Here at Film ‘89 we like to think that we’re a pretty amiable bunch who get along but occasionally even we disagree when it comes to our opinions about certain… Continue reading "Jaws actor Richard Dreyfuss thinks that the 1975 classic could benefit from some CGI tinkering."
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – Blu-Ray Review.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom finds the middle of the road with an often alarming ease. Its moments of quality are balanced by moments of, at best, mediocrity, the latter of which… Continue reading "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – Blu-Ray Review."
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).
With his 2009 animated hit Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson makes the process of adapting Roald Dahl’s story into three acts sound effortless. Dahl had provided the middle of the… Continue reading "Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)."
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Independence Day (1996) and the ‘High Concept’ Summer Blockbuster.
The ‘high concept’ film is a cinematic phenomenon that became popular in the 1980s. Simply put, it’s the idea that the story of a film can be summed up in one sentence, often… Continue reading "Independence Day (1996) and the ‘High Concept’ Summer Blockbuster."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 16 – Predator (1987) – The Predator (2018).
In Episode 16 of The Film ‘89 Podcast Neil and Skye are joined by filmmaker and host of the Flixwise Podcast and contributor to Film ‘89, Martin Kessler for an… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 16 – Predator (1987) – The Predator (2018)."
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Have Warner Bros already got their sights set on an actor to replace Henry Cavill?
As DC Fans are still reeling from the news that Henry Cavill may have taken his last flight in the tights, news is starting to emerge on who Warner Bros… Continue reading "Have Warner Bros already got their sights set on an actor to replace Henry Cavill?"
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Henry Cavill’s future as Superman uncertain as talks with Warner Bros break down.
Superman actor Henry Cavill, who has donned the red cape in three D.C. Comics films, is parting ways with Warner Bros. according to The Hollywood Reporter. The British actor first… Continue reading "Henry Cavill’s future as Superman uncertain as talks with Warner Bros break down."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 15 – RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2018).
In Episode 15 of The Film ‘89 Podcast we speak with documentary film producer, director and writer, Gary Smart, founder of Dead Mouse Productions and Cult Screenings UK Ltd. Gary… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 15 – RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2018)."
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Is Michael Bay set to direct a Ryan Reynolds starring adaptation of Thundercats for Netflix?
Is Micheal Bay secretly set to direct a Thundercats movie for Netflix with Ryan Reynolds in the lead role? News broke last month that the actor and director were set… Continue reading "Is Michael Bay set to direct a Ryan Reynolds starring adaptation of Thundercats for Netflix?"