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  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    November 13, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 126 – Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954).

    On Episode 126 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by returning co-host Becky D’Anna. Becky is a marketing executive for Sony Pictures, a seasoned podcaster and… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 126 – Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    October 19, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 125 – 2024 Halloween Special – 50 Years of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).

    Episode 125 of The Film ‘89 Podcast is our 2024 Halloween Horror Special and joining Skye and regular co-host John Arminio, is author, podcast producer, filmmaker and expert in all… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 125 – 2024 Halloween Special – 50 Years of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    October 13, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 124 – The Terminator (1984).

    On Episode 124 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Neil and Skye return to the films of James Cameron and his directorial debut (not counting Piranha 2), starring possibly the most… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 124 – The Terminator (1984)."

  • Books, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    September 21, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 123 – “Pressure and Time” – 30 Years of The Shawshank Redemption (1994).

    On Episode 123 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Skye and returning co-hosts, Leighton Winstone and filmmaker Kyle Reardon are covering another all-time classic, The Shawshank Redemption, a film that, according… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 123 – “Pressure and Time” – 30 Years of The Shawshank Redemption (1994)."

  • Feature

    September 19, 2024

    Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s.

    I argued in the last essay that the 1970s were a golden era for Martial Arts films. Made in the then British colony of Hong Kong, they were a means… Continue reading "Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    September 3, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 122 – Alien (1979).

    On Episode 122 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined once again by filmmaker, podcast host and producer, Martin Kessler, as the show continues its in-depth coverage… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 122 – Alien (1979)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    August 22, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 121 – Alien: Romulus (2024).

    On Episode 121 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye is joined by returning guest host, filmmaker Martin Kessler, to give you their in-depth and spoiler-filled review of director Fede Alvarez’s… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 121 – Alien: Romulus (2024)."

  • Comics, Film ‘89 Podcast, Reviews

    August 6, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 120 – Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

    On Episode 120 of The Film ‘89 Podcast we’re doing something we haven’t done for a long time – reviewing a new comic book movie – Disney/Marvel Studios’ latest cinematic… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 120 – Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)."

  • Behind the scenes, Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    July 25, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 119 – The Abyss (1989).

    On Episode 119 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Skye and Bill Scurry discuss a film that’s been high on the list of films that they’ve most wanted to dedicate… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 119 – The Abyss (1989)."

  • 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)."

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    Episode 155 of The Film ‘89 Podcast is a full-on history lesson as hosts Martin Kessler and John Arminio take a trip back to 480 BC as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of Zack Snyder’s big screen adaptation of legendary comic book writer Frank Miller’s 300. 300 tells the epic tale of the Battle of […]
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    On Episode 154 of the Film ’89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined by returning co-host, Becky D’Anna. A veteran of Hollywood movie marketing and a seasoned podcaster, Becky now has her very own podcast, the brilliant Hanging with Becky Podcast. The topic of this episode is a film that’s not only one of the […]
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  • Episode 153: Episode 153 - Independence Day (1996). July 3, 2026
    Episode 153 of The Film ’89 Podcast lands just in time for this year’s July 4th celebrations, and there’s no more fitting a film that the guys could be covering than one that honours that great American holiday. Joining Neil and Skye (who definitely aren’t American) is returning co-host, filmmaker, producer and master cinephile (and […]
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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
    • 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 155 – 300 (2006).
    • Episode 154 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 153 – Independence Day (1996).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 152 – The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 151 – Aliens (1986).
  • 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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