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    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). "

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

    December 11, 2023

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 110 – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

    “We come to it at last, the great battle of our time”. On Episode 110 of The Film ‘89 Podcast our years-long podcasting journey through Middle Earth draws to a… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 110 – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)."

  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    November 30, 2023

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 109 – From Russia With Love (1963).

    On Episode 109 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye is joined by one of our favourite returning guest hosts, professional film poster artist and master cinephile, Tony Stella. This episode,… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 109 – From Russia With Love (1963)."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    November 14, 2023

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 108 – The Killer (2023).

    On Episode 108 of The Film ‘89 Podcast the team are back in the embrace of one of their favourite filmmakers, David Fincher, with an in-depth and spoiler-filled review of… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 108 – The Killer (2023)."

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  • Episode 147: Episode 147 - The Making of John Frankenheimer’s Grand Prix (1966). March 10, 2026
    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 director John Frankenheimer’s epic, nearly 3-hour-long motor racing drama, Grand Prix. Starring James Garner, Yves Montand, Eva Marie Saint, Toshiro Mifune and a huge international […]
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  • Episode 146: Episode 146 - The Last Boy Scout (1991). February 18, 2026
    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 typical ‘80s action film to the genre’s ‘90s iteration. Based on a script by Shane Black that Warner Bros. were willing to pay a then […]
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  • Episode 145: Episode 145 - The Searchers (1956). January 27, 2026
    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. Directed by one of the most revered and influential filmmakers ever to step behind a camera, and starring one of cinema’s true icons, John […]
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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
    • 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
    • The origin of the Academy Awards and the control of an industry.
    • Velvet Lips: Joan Crawford, Eddie Mannix and the first golden age of pornography.
    • The Fatty Arbuckle Trials: Hollywood’s First Great Scandal.
    • Hong Kong and China – 21st Century Martial Arts.
    • Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s.
  • 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 147 – The Making of John Frankenheimer’s Grand Prix (1966). 
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 146 – The Last Boy Scout (1991).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 145 – The Searchers (1956).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 144 – American Psycho (2000).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 143 – Thunderball (1965).
  • 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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