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    September 9, 2017

    Is “It” director Andy Muschietti planning to work with The Rock?

    Critics are almost universal in their praise for Andy Muschietti’s new version of “It” with the film currently having a “Fresh” score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. It also appears that… Continue reading "Is “It” director Andy Muschietti planning to work with The Rock?"

  • News

    September 9, 2017

    Director Taika Waititi discusses his vision for Thor: Ragnarok & it’s time-line.

    Thor is set to return alongside the Hulk in the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Rangarok. With an interconnected universe that has been going for almost a… Continue reading "Director Taika Waititi discusses his vision for Thor: Ragnarok & it’s time-line."

  • Books, News

    September 9, 2017

    Die Hard to be released as children’s Christmas book.

    In what must be the one of the most gleefully surprising of stocking fillers we’ve seen, a book based on one of the all-time Christmas films is due for release… Continue reading "Die Hard to be released as children’s Christmas book."

  • Feature, Retrospectives

    September 8, 2017

    Star Wars – The Nostalgia Factor & how it may hamper new entries to the franchise.

    In a time where Hollywood is awash with cinematic universes, fresh and belated sequels and prequels to classics with hardcore fan bases, has it become a near impossibility to get… Continue reading "Star Wars – The Nostalgia Factor & how it may hamper new entries to the franchise."

  • News, Television

    September 8, 2017

    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau reveals some Game of Thrones Season 8 plot info.

    After the shorter but no less epic seventh season of Game of Thrones, fans of the show have been left salivating for Season 8. It seems an obvious bet that… Continue reading "Nikolaj Coster-Waldau reveals some Game of Thrones Season 8 plot info."

  • Behind the scenes, Celebrities, Feature

    September 7, 2017

    David Lynch discusses how George Lucas wanted him to direct Return of the Jedi.

    With the recent news of Colin Trevorrow’s departure from Star Wars Episode IX, speculation is rife to who will replace the Jurassic World director, but one name that probably won’t… Continue reading "David Lynch discusses how George Lucas wanted him to direct Return of the Jedi."

  • Behind the scenes, Feature, Retrospectives

    September 7, 2017

    Behind the scenes of the making of T2’s iconic canal chase scene.

    With the recent rerelease of Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D in cinemas and its upcoming Blu-Ray release, we take a look back behind the scenes of the filming of the… Continue reading "Behind the scenes of the making of T2’s iconic canal chase scene."

  • News, Television

    September 7, 2017

    The Walking Dead Season 8 plot details emerge.

    With Season 8 of AMC’s The Walking Dead due to air in the U.S. next month, one of its original stars, Chandler Riggs, has been speaking to Australian Radio Station… Continue reading "The Walking Dead Season 8 plot details emerge."

  • News

    September 7, 2017

    As Sony Pictures’ deal ends is Bond to find a new home?

    As we recently reported, Bond is officially back and after almost two years of rumours and backs and forths, Daniel Craig will once again be playing the world’s most popular… Continue reading "As Sony Pictures’ deal ends is Bond to find a new home?"

  • News

    September 6, 2017

    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan to get limited US theatrical re-release.

    After the recent theatrical re-release of Terminator 2 in a new remastered print and 3D conversion comes another classic film’s cinema re-release but sadly only in the U.S. Star Trek… Continue reading "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan to get limited US theatrical re-release."

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    • Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) – An End Times Allegory.
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    • The Lighthouse (2019).
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    • Tron: Ares (2025).
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    • Bill & Ted Face The Music (2020).
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  • 1 Richard Roberts
    • Zack Snyder shares new image of Superman in black costume.
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    • 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.
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    • Emil Jannings; from Hollywood to Hitler.
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    • 2020, The Year In Review – by Bill Scurry.
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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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    • Non-Fiction (Doubles Vies) (2018).
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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 Year in Review 2019 – Part 1, Leighton Winstone.
    • El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019).
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    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 152 – The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
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    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 149 – Batman: The Movie (1966).
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    • 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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