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  • Retrospectives

    September 18, 2017

    A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984).

    One, two, Freddy’s coming for you. When people list the greatest and most influential horror films of all time there are a number of films which always seem guaranteed to show up time and time… Continue reading "A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)."

  • Directors, Directors Series, Feature, News, Retrospectives

    September 17, 2017

    Wrong Reel Episode 320 – 25 Years of Quentin Tarantino.

    Here at Film ’89 we’re big fans of film related podcasts and in our opinion there isn’t a better podcast show than the phenomenal Wrong Reel created and hosted by… Continue reading "Wrong Reel Episode 320 – 25 Years of Quentin Tarantino."

  • News

    September 15, 2017

    Big Finish to release Dr Who audio stories, The First Doctor Adventures.

    Following his portrayal of William Hartnell in BBC’s An Adventure in Space and Time (2013), actor David Bradley will return to play the first incarnation of Dr Who alongside the current… Continue reading "Big Finish to release Dr Who audio stories, The First Doctor Adventures."

  • In Defence of..., Retrospectives

    September 15, 2017

    In Defence of… Predator 2 (1990).

    In what will become a regular feature on Film ’89, we take another look at a maligned and/or misunderstood film that may have not received the credit we think it… Continue reading "In Defence of… Predator 2 (1990)."

  • Retrospectives, Reviews

    September 15, 2017

    Switchback (1997) – A lost gem in the wilderness waiting to be discovered.

    1997’s Switchback is something of a strange pick for a celebratory retrospective if you are looking to get some positive feedback in the realm of film writing and criticism as… Continue reading "Switchback (1997) – A lost gem in the wilderness waiting to be discovered."

  • News

    September 14, 2017

    Tim Miller confirmed to direct new Terminator film.

    Speculation has been rife ever since James Cameron announced that he would be returning to the Terminator franchise and it was heavily rumoured that Deadpool helmer Tim Miller would be… Continue reading "Tim Miller confirmed to direct new Terminator film."

  • Comics, News

    September 14, 2017

    First images of David Harbour as Hellboy in Neil Marshall’s reboot & further casting details.

    The reboot of Hellboy is certainly getting it’s fare share of pre-production press and today’s news is somewhat promising. The film which will be helmed by British director Neil Marshall was… Continue reading "First images of David Harbour as Hellboy in Neil Marshall’s reboot & further casting details."

  • Merchandise, News

    September 14, 2017

    Johnnie Walker to release Limited Edition Blade Runner 2049 ‘Director’s Cut’ whisky.

    Usually most film merchandise is fits within a certain expected range of items. Baseball caps, t-shirts, keyrings, that sort of stuff.  But the director of Blade Runner 2049 has created… Continue reading "Johnnie Walker to release Limited Edition Blade Runner 2049 ‘Director’s Cut’ whisky."

  • Reviews, Video Games

    September 13, 2017

    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (2017) – PlayStation 4 Review.

    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy teases its climax on a number of occasions. The final three chapters all appear to be leading toward a fitting conclusion for a short tale in the beloved… Continue reading "Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (2017) – PlayStation 4 Review."

  • Directors Series, Retrospectives, Reviews

    September 13, 2017

    Quentin Tarantino’s first 25 years, Part 7 – Inglourious Basterds (2009).

    By 2009 Quentin Tarantino had solidified his mark on modern cinema with an almost impeccable run of films from his blistering 1992 debut, Reservoir Dogs through to the epic, two-part,… Continue reading "Quentin Tarantino’s first 25 years, Part 7 – Inglourious Basterds (2009)."

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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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