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  • 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."

  • Reviews

    October 6, 2017

    Blade Runner 2049 (2017).

    Sometimes a film emerges from the Hollywood creative machine that is something of an anomaly. Take 2005’s Serenity, a film that was borne of a television series, Firefly, that was… Continue reading "Blade Runner 2049 (2017)."

  • Retrospectives, Reviews

    October 5, 2017

    Lifeforce (1985) – Review

    There are some films which are so messy, so chaotic, confused and deranged that is it just impossible to dislike them. It may be the ‘so bad it’s good’ factor or it may be… Continue reading "Lifeforce (1985) – Review"

  • In Defence of..., Retrospectives, Reviews

    October 3, 2017

    In Defence of… The Godfather: Part III (1990).

    In what’s become a regular feature on Film ’89, we take another look at a maligned and/or misunderstood film that may not have received the credit it deserves and may… Continue reading "In Defence of… The Godfather: Part III (1990)."

  • News, Television

    October 2, 2017

    Actor Jason Isaacs discusses Star Trek: Discovery.

    Taking on the mantle of Captain Gabriel Lorca in the new series Star Trek Discovery, Jason Isaacs recently spoke about his time so far on the bridge and his inspiration… Continue reading "Actor Jason Isaacs discusses Star Trek: Discovery."

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    • Tron: Ares (2025).
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    • Buck Rogers set to return.
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    • Rudolph Valentino: Sex, Scandal and Tragedy.
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    • 2020, The Year In Review – by Bill Scurry.
    • The Last Thing He Wanted (2020).
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    • The Promise (2019).
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    • 2020, The Year in Review – by Jacob Rivera.
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    • Honey Boy (2019).
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    • “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).
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    • Greyhound (2020).
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    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 158 – The Hitcher (1986).
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    • All the Old Knives (2022).
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    • He Dreams of Giants (2021).
    • Yellow Rose (2019).
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    • Michael Mann Lights Up The Big Screen – The Insider (1999).

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