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  • Feature, Retrospectives

    August 27, 2017

    The Abyss (1989): The greatest Blu-Ray never made?

    Recently director James Cameron stated that, now that preparation of the new Avatar movies is well under way and he has completed the scripts, he would have more time to… Continue reading "The Abyss (1989): The greatest Blu-Ray never made?"

  • Feature, Retrospectives

    August 26, 2017

    Science and Faith 20 years after Contact.

    Science fiction is arguably the most enduring genre of them all. More-so than any other, it grows and evolves with the world and explores new mysteries, themes, and issues reflecting… Continue reading "Science and Faith 20 years after Contact."

  • Directors Series, Retrospectives, Reviews

    August 25, 2017

    Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D.

    Director James Cameron once declared himself “King of the World” and is now responsible for creating the films that occupy positions one and two on the list of highest grossing… Continue reading "Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D."

  • News

    August 24, 2017

    Martin Lawrence confirms Bad Boys 3 is firmly in development hell.

    It’s fair to say that the proposed Bad Boys 3 is comfortably dwelling in development Hell. First of all Sony pushed its release date back to late 2018 in February this year… Continue reading "Martin Lawrence confirms Bad Boys 3 is firmly in development hell."

  • Feature, News

    August 23, 2017

    Martin Scorsese to produce Joker origin movie detached from DCEU continuity.

    Deadline Hollywood and any number of other news outlets are currently reporting that Warner Bros and DC are in the early stages of planning yet another DC spinoff movie, this… Continue reading "Martin Scorsese to produce Joker origin movie detached from DCEU continuity."

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    August 22, 2017

    James Cameron discusses the minor alteration he’s made to Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D.

    With Terminator 2: Judgment Day due for theatrical rerelease in a remastered 3D edition on August 29th, director James Cameron has discussed how he used the opportunity to correct a… Continue reading "James Cameron discusses the minor alteration he’s made to Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D."

  • News

    August 22, 2017

    Han Solo movie suffers yet another loss.

    Change is afoot yet again on the new Han Solo film. After the replacement of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller with new director Ron Howard it has now been revealed… Continue reading "Han Solo movie suffers yet another loss."

  • Celebrities, News, Retrospectives

    August 22, 2017

    William Shatner discusses Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

    With this year marking the 35th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan, William Shatner has been talking about the movie which was a major turning point for the… Continue reading "William Shatner discusses Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."

  • Celebrities, News, Television

    August 22, 2017

    David Hasselhoff wants Knight Rider back on the road.

    It seems the Hoff just won’t give up on getting back behind the wheel of KITT as actor David Hasselhoff recently revealed that he and Guardians of the Galaxy director James… Continue reading "David Hasselhoff wants Knight Rider back on the road."

  • News, Television

    August 22, 2017

    Bradley Walsh to be new Doctor Who companion?

    In what initially seems surprising news, the Daily Mirror is reporting that the new Doctor Who companion has been found and it is none other than Bradley Walsh. The host of… Continue reading "Bradley Walsh to be new Doctor Who companion?"

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    • “From a Certain Point of View”, Examining The Politics of The Star Wars Saga.
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