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    August 17, 2017

    Yet more Batman rumours surface over Affleck’s future in the role.

    It’s probably accurate to say that Ben Affleck was not a popular choice when he was first announced as taking on the role of Batman back in 2013. For our… Continue reading "Yet more Batman rumours surface over Affleck’s future in the role."

  • Celebrities, News

    August 17, 2017

    Tom Cruise M:I6 injuries confirmed by Paramount.

    Tom Cruise is more seriously injured than previously thought after his accident on the set of Mission Impossible 6. The actor who is well known for performing many of his… Continue reading "Tom Cruise M:I6 injuries confirmed by Paramount."

  • News

    August 17, 2017

    Ron Howard Tweets intriguing on-set picture from his Han Solo movie.

    Ron Howard has been leaving little breadcrumbs on Twitter about his upcoming Han Solo prequel movie. Previously his tweets have been quite vague but this latest one is a little… Continue reading "Ron Howard Tweets intriguing on-set picture from his Han Solo movie."

  • In Defence of..., Retrospectives, Reviews

    August 16, 2017

    In Defence of… Quantum of Solace (2008).

    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 it deserves and… Continue reading "In Defence of… Quantum of Solace (2008)."

  • Celebrities, News

    August 16, 2017

    James Cameron pays tribute to Bill Paxton.

    Beloved film and television actor Bill Paxton sadly passed away earlier this year following complications during heart surgery aged just 61. Throughout his career he provided numerous stand out performances… Continue reading "James Cameron pays tribute to Bill Paxton."

  • News, Television

    August 16, 2017

    Jon Bernthal talks about Netflix’s forthcoming Punisher show.

    After a rare misstep with Iron Fist, Marvel and Netflix will be looking to get back on form this month with their superhero team up The Defenders. On top of… Continue reading "Jon Bernthal talks about Netflix’s forthcoming Punisher show."

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    August 16, 2017

    Will Han Solo appear in Star Wars: The Last Jedi?

    Whilst still a rumour at this time, there are rumblings of speculation that Harrison Ford has shot a flashback scene for Star Wars: The Last Jedi that will reunite his… Continue reading "Will Han Solo appear in Star Wars: The Last Jedi?"

  • Celebrities, News

    August 16, 2017

    Daniel Craig confirms he will return for one more Bond film.

    Following our report yesterday regarding the uncertainty of Daniel Craig’s future as James Bond the actor was asked whether he will play the secret agent again during his appearance on… Continue reading "Daniel Craig confirms he will return for one more Bond film."

  • News, Television

    August 15, 2017

    James Van Der Beek talks about Adi Shankar’s 2015 R-rated Power Rangers short film.

    James Van Der Beek has stated that he considers producer Adi Shanker one of his best friends, and has heaped praise upon him for being crazy enough to have the… Continue reading "James Van Der Beek talks about Adi Shankar’s 2015 R-rated Power Rangers short film."

  • Celebrities, News

    August 15, 2017

    Daniel Craig adds fuel to the fire regarding rumours of his future as Bond.

    Recently it was reported that Daniel Craig had signed a multi million dollar deal to reprise his role as James Bond for the fifth and possibly even sixth time. However… Continue reading "Daniel Craig adds fuel to the fire regarding rumours of his future as Bond."

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    On Episode 162 of The Film ’89 Podcast, Steve and Skye are joined once again by regular guest-host Stephen Simpson as they delve into a topic that’s been mentioned briefly on past episodes, but never tackled in-depth on Film ’89, that of 1950s science fiction, as they celebrate the 70th anniversary of one of the […]
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    It’s that time of year again because Episode 161 of The Film ‘89 Podcast is our 2026 Halloween Horror Special. Returning co-hosts John Arminio and Stephen Simpson are joined by a third guest-host making her Film ’89 debut. Co-founder and co-host of the brilliant Horror Movie Survival Guide Podcast, she’s also a filmmaker, actor, writer […]
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    On Episode 160 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil, Skye and Leighton return to one of their favourite filmmakers, John Carpenter, to cover one of the films most requested by our listeners, Carpenter’s 1986 action-adventure-comedy-fantasy cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Based on an original idea and […]
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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 162 – Forbidden Planet (1956).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 161 – 2026 Halloween Horror Special – Carrie (1976).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 160 – Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 159 – Swingers (1996).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 158 – The Hitcher (1986).
  • 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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