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  • 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)."

  • Comics, News

    September 12, 2017

    Michael Keaton and Nicholas Cage talk about Tim Burton’s Batman 3 & Superman Lives.

    Tim Burton was responsible for bringing comic book heroes back to the big screen in 1989 with Batman, starring Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader and for a while at… Continue reading "Michael Keaton and Nicholas Cage talk about Tim Burton’s Batman 3 & Superman Lives."

  • News

    September 12, 2017

    J.J. Abrams to return to Star Wars as replacement director for Episode IX.

    After much speculation it has now been confirmed that Director J.J. Abrams will return to the director’s chair for the as yet, untitled ninth episode of the Star Wars saga.… Continue reading "J.J. Abrams to return to Star Wars as replacement director for Episode IX."

  • Celebrities, News, Television

    September 12, 2017

    Peter Capaldi reveals how he auditioned for the role of Captain Benjamin Sisko in DS9.

    This Christmas will see the final performance by Peter Capaldi in his tenure as Doctor Who, which will usher in the era of the first female Doctor with Jodie Whittaker… Continue reading "Peter Capaldi reveals how he auditioned for the role of Captain Benjamin Sisko in DS9."

  • Reviews

    September 10, 2017

    It (2017) – Review

    Stephen King has written some of the best known and most beloved horror and fantasy novels in the last five decades and his books and stories have been the source of innumerable films and… Continue reading "It (2017) – Review"

  • Celebrities, Comics, News

    September 10, 2017

    Tom Hiddleston discusses Loki’s return in Thor: Ragnarok.

    Us movie loving folk here at Film ’89 are generally pretty comfortable with praising Marvel Studios for the majority of their output but we do accept the one gripe many… Continue reading "Tom Hiddleston discusses Loki’s return in Thor: Ragnarok."

  • Retrospectives, Reviews

    September 10, 2017

    Nighthawks (1981).

    In the filmography of any actor there are highs and lows and there is no doubt that this applies to the films of Sylvester Stallone. However, there are occasions when… Continue reading "Nighthawks (1981)."

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