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  • Behind the scenes, News

    December 20, 2017

    Director Rian Johnson explains why he chose to bring a key character back in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

    *** SPOILER WARNING *** With Star Wars: The Last Jedi dividing fans in perhaps the most polarising fashion we have seen in the history of the now 40 year old… Continue reading "Director Rian Johnson explains why he chose to bring a key character back in Star Wars: The Last Jedi"

  • Reviews

    December 17, 2017

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).

    ***** SPOILER WARNING ***** The following article is completely spoiler filled and is not intended for those who firmly plan on seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi and haven’t yet… Continue reading "Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)."

  • Behind the scenes, Fact Files, Feature

    December 16, 2017

    Fact File – No.5 – First Blood (1982)

    In this regular Film ‘89 feature we put a classic film or TV show under the microscope to unveil some juicy trivia. Some of these facts you may already know… Continue reading "Fact File – No.5 – First Blood (1982)"

  • Reviews

    December 15, 2017

    Murder on the Orient Express (2017) – Review.

    Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this remake of an adaptation, and the 2017 rendition of Agatha Christie’s famous novel is occasionally funny, sometimes tense, and infrequently compelling. Unfortunately, it trips over… Continue reading "Murder on the Orient Express (2017) – Review."

  • Behind the scenes, News

    December 14, 2017

    Disney boss Bob Iger gives assurances that Deadpool 2 will be R-rated.

    So then, Disney has finally purchased Fox in an unprecedented deal which means that the X-Men can finally meet the Avengers. But what about everybody’s favourite Merc with a mouth?… Continue reading "Disney boss Bob Iger gives assurances that Deadpool 2 will be R-rated."

  • News

    December 14, 2017

    Walt Disney Company’s purchase of 21st Century Fox confirmed in $52.4 Billion deal.

    After much speculation an official announcement has been made regarding Disney’s purchase of 20th Century Fox. The deal said to be worth over $52 billion was officially confirmed today. A press release confirmed… Continue reading "Walt Disney Company’s purchase of 21st Century Fox confirmed in $52.4 Billion deal."

  • Comics, News

    December 13, 2017

    ‪In spite of the proposed Disney purchase of Fox, Hugh Jackman says he’s unlikely to play Wolverine again.‬

    With the proposed Disney buy-out of 20th Century Fox, many Marvel fans can barely contain their excitement of the prospect of an X-Men/Avengers crossover that for years has only seemed… Continue reading "‪In spite of the proposed Disney purchase of Fox, Hugh Jackman says he’s unlikely to play Wolverine again.‬"

  • Reviews

    December 13, 2017

    The Disaster Artist (2017) – Review.

      The Disaster Artist is a film that’s unapologetically in awe of its tale and its star. In a relatively straight-forward narrative, James Franco explores the mystery of Tommy Wiseau and the problematic creation of… Continue reading "The Disaster Artist (2017) – Review."

  • Behind the scenes, Directors, News

    December 12, 2017

    Creed 2 finds a new director.

    Sylvester Stallone will return to the screen as Rocky Balboa in Creed 2 but will no longer be in the director’s chair. The announcement comes after the actor (who won… Continue reading "Creed 2 finds a new director."

  • Retrospectives, Reviews

    December 11, 2017

    Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – Review.

    Best Laid Plans. *** SPOILER ALERT *** For the third time in two years we‘re about to have another Star Wars film unleashed upon us and will likely get one… Continue reading "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – Review."

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