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  • Behind the scenes, Fact Files, Feature

    October 12, 2017

    Fact File – No.1 – Aliens (1986)

    In the first of a new Film ‘89 feature we put a classic film or TV show under the microscope to unveil some juicy trivia. Some of these facts you… Continue reading "Fact File – No.1 – Aliens (1986)"

  • Reviews

    October 12, 2017

    Gerald’s Game (2017) – Review

    Netflix’s adaptation of one of Stephen King’s lesser known works is surprisingly layered, if at times overlong. It eclipses its own trappings, a horror film set almost entirely in one… Continue reading "Gerald’s Game (2017) – Review"

  • Celebrities, News

    October 11, 2017

    Arnold Schwarzenegger admits the depths he’d sink to in his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone.

    Whilst they are good friends now, there was a time when Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger were fierce rivals. As well as their surface, public rivalry, it would appear that… Continue reading "Arnold Schwarzenegger admits the depths he’d sink to in his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone."

  • Directors, News

    October 10, 2017

    Sylvester Stallone set to direct upcoming Creed sequel but will Rocky also return?

    One thing we already knew thanks to some great social media communication from Sylvester Stallone, was that the sequel to Rocky spin-off Creed was going to happen. Stallone has previously… Continue reading "Sylvester Stallone set to direct upcoming Creed sequel but will Rocky also return?"

  • Celebrities, News, Video Games

    October 10, 2017

    Michael Fassbender speaks about the failure of Assassin’s Creed.

    It’s safe to say that video game inspired movies tend to be a letdown when it comes to the finished project, but for many, the Assassins Creed movie was expected… Continue reading "Michael Fassbender speaks about the failure of Assassin’s Creed."

  • News, Trailers

    October 10, 2017

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi – new theatrical trailer and poster.

    Once more the internet and social media will be ablaze with analysis and speculation over the next entry into the main Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi following the release… Continue reading "Star Wars: The Last Jedi – new theatrical trailer and poster."

  • Behind the scenes, News

    October 9, 2017

    More Fast & Furious behind the scenes bickering.

    It’s been recently reported that the date for Fast & Furious 9 has been pushed back a full year from April 19th 2019 to April 10th 2020 leading to one… Continue reading "More Fast & Furious behind the scenes bickering."

  • Blu-Ray, Reviews

    October 9, 2017

    Wonder Woman (2017) – Blu Ray Review.

    We are now four years into Warner Brothers’ DC Extended Universe and the fourth film, Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman, has proven itself a huge critical and commercial success taking in… Continue reading "Wonder Woman (2017) – Blu Ray Review."

  • Comics, News, Trailers

    October 8, 2017

    The final Justice League Official Heroes trailer is here.

    DC fans around the world rejoice for the final Justice League Trailer is here. As much as it was expected to reveal the return of the Man Of Steel himself,… Continue reading "The final Justice League Official Heroes trailer is here."

  • Feature

    October 7, 2017

    The ‘Kelvin Timeline’ Star Trek series of films needs one final chapter.

    Before I start, for the sake of discretion, I must admit to being the most casual of fans of the Star Trek franchise. I’ve not seen the films prior to… Continue reading "The ‘Kelvin Timeline’ Star Trek series of films needs one final chapter."

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    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 152 – The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
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    • All the Old Knives (2022).
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    • Yellow Rose (2019).
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    • Michael Mann Lights Up The Big Screen – The Insider (1999).

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