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  • Behind the scenes, Comics, News

    December 2, 2017

    The untold story of George Miller’s cancelled 2008 DC film, Justice League Mortal.

    With recent reports suggesting that we may never see Zack Synder’s Director’s Cut of Justice League, there will no doubt be continued speculation as to what version the director would… Continue reading "The untold story of George Miller’s cancelled 2008 DC film, Justice League Mortal."

  • Retrospectives, Reviews, The People Versus...

    December 1, 2017

    The People Versus… Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).

    At Film ’89 we like to celebrate film but occasionally a movie comes along that isn’t necessarily deserving of all the praise or financial success bestowed upon it. In the… Continue reading "The People Versus… Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)."

  • Reviews, Television

    December 1, 2017

    Wheelman (2017) – Review.

    Netflix continues its movie distribution ethos with the smart, neo-noir Wheelman. Starring Frank Grillo as the no-nonsense getaway driver for hire, written an directed by Jeremy Rush, this stylish and slick… Continue reading "Wheelman (2017) – Review."

  • News, Television

    November 30, 2017

    Netflix confirm that Mindhunter will get a second season.

    Good news arrives today that Netflix have recommissioned 70’s crime drama Mindhunter for a second season. The show which counts David Fincher amongst its directors follows FBI agents Holden Ford… Continue reading "Netflix confirm that Mindhunter will get a second season."

  • Blu-Ray, Retrospectives, Reviews

    November 30, 2017

    Masters of Cinema Buster Keaton Collection: Part 2 – The General (1927) – Review.

    The second film in our look at the recent Eureka Video Buster Keaton Collection is, perhaps his most famous, The General. It’s a film which Orson Welles – in one of the extras on… Continue reading "Masters of Cinema Buster Keaton Collection: Part 2 – The General (1927) – Review."

  • Directors, News

    November 29, 2017

    Denis Villeneuve says he’d be interested in directing a Star Wars film.

    Fresh from the critical (if not necessarily financial success) of Blade Runner 2049, director Denis Villeneuve says he’d be interested in directing a Star Wars movie in the future but… Continue reading "Denis Villeneuve says he’d be interested in directing a Star Wars film."

  • News

    November 29, 2017

    Actor Daniel Day-Lewis’ upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson drama Phantom Thread may be his final film.

    Daniel Day Lewis has stated that as soon as his promotional duties are completed for his latest film, Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama Phantom Thread, that he will retire from acting.… Continue reading "Actor Daniel Day-Lewis’ upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson drama Phantom Thread may be his final film."

  • News

    November 29, 2017

    Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle receives positive early reaction from critics.

    Whilst a large majority of moviegoers are looking forward to Star Wars: The Last Jedi and would cite it as being their main reason to visit the cinema this Christmas,… Continue reading "Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle receives positive early reaction from critics."

  • Comics, News, Trailers

    November 29, 2017

    The Avengers: Infinity War Trailer is here!

    Marvel fans and fans of comic book movies the world over rejoice as Marvel Studios have finally unveiled the long-awaited trailer for their upcoming superhero epic, Avengers: Infinity War. The… Continue reading "The Avengers: Infinity War Trailer is here!"

  • Behind the scenes, Fact Files, Feature

    November 28, 2017

    Fact File – No.4 – The Dark Knight (2008)

    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.4 – The Dark Knight (2008)"

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  • 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 158 – The Hitcher (1986).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 157 – Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition (1979 / 2001).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 156 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 155 – 300 (2006).
    • Episode 154 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
  • 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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