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    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)."

  • Directors Series, Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    May 18, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 117 – Pulp Fiction (1994).

    On Episode 117 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, we address the fact that only one of director Quentin Tarantino’s films has had a dedicated episode of Film ‘89, way back… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 117 – Pulp Fiction (1994)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    May 2, 2024

    The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 116 – Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984).

    On Episode 116 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye is joined by returning co-hosts Adam Rackoff, Bill Scurry and John Arminio to continue Film ‘89’s coverage of the original Star… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 116 – Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)."

  • Film ‘89 Podcast, Retrospectives

    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)."

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  • Episode 161: Episode 161 - 2026 Halloween Horror Special - Carrie (1976). October 21, 2026
    It’s that time of year again because Episode 161 of The Film ‘89 Podcast is our 2026 Halloween Horror Special. Returning co-hosts John Arminio and Stephen Simpson are joined by a third guest-host making her Film ’89 debut. Co-founder and co-host of the brilliant Horror Movie Survival Guide Podcast, she’s also a filmmaker, actor, writer […]
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  • Episode 160: Episode 160 - Big Trouble in Little China (1986). October 7, 2026
    On Episode 160 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil, Skye and Leighton return to one of their favourite filmmakers, John Carpenter, to cover one of the films most requested by our listeners, Carpenter’s 1986 action-adventure-comedy-fantasy cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Based on an original idea and […]
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  • Episode 159: Episode 159 - Swingers (1996). September 28, 2026
    On Episode 159 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, we’re joined by three returning co-hosts; from New York, Boston and, quite fitting for the topic of this episode, Los Angeles, it’s Bill Scurry, Kyle Reardon and Jacob Rivera. The guys are wearing their best baggy bowling shirts and key-chains as they travel back in time 30 […]
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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 161 – 2026 Halloween Horror Special – Carrie (1976).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 160 – Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 159 – Swingers (1996).
    • 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).
  • 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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