Tron: Ares (2025).
After expressing my low expectations for Tron: Ares in my article celebrating the first two Tron films, I just wanted to follow-up now that I’ve seen it. It’s probably for… Continue reading "Tron: Ares (2025)."
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In Defence of… Tron: Legacy (2010).
There’s a new Tron (1982) sequel, Tron: Ares about to be unleashed upon us, and though my own expectations are tempered for it, I thought it would be a perfect… Continue reading "In Defence of… Tron: Legacy (2010)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 139 – Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).
On Episode 139 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye is joined by frequent co-host Leighton Winstone as well someone making her long awaited return to Film ’89 after she first… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 139 – Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)."
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Hong Kong and China – 21st Century Martial Arts.
On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong, a British colony since 1842, once again became part of China. Although it had been agreed that Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and… Continue reading "Hong Kong and China – 21st Century Martial Arts."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 135 – Total Recall (1990).
On Episode 135 of The Film ’89 Podcast, Neil, Skye and Steve get their asses to Mars as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of yet another Arnold Schwarzenegger film, this… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 135 – Total Recall (1990). "
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 133 – Commando (1985).
It is with much regret that we come to the end of the journey that has been The Film ’89 Podcast, as tonight’s episode marks for the guys a peak… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 133 – Commando (1985)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 130 – Demolition Man (1993).
On Episode 130 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil & Skye will be grabbing their glow-rods and avoiding physical contact greetings as they jump forward in time from a crime… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 130 – Demolition Man (1993)."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 124 – The Terminator (1984).
On Episode 124 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Steve, Neil and Skye return to the films of James Cameron and his directorial debut (not counting Piranha 2), starring possibly the most… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 124 – The Terminator (1984)."
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Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s.
I argued in the last essay that the 1970s were a golden era for Martial Arts films. Made in the then British colony of Hong Kong, they were a means… Continue reading "Going Global – The Second Golden Age of Kung Fu Movies – 1980s & 1990s."
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 120 – Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
On Episode 120 of The Film ‘89 Podcast we’re doing something we haven’t done for a long time – reviewing a new comic book movie – Disney/Marvel Studios’ latest cinematic… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 120 – Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)."