One of the innate powers of film is the ability to take a subject which is steeped in the culture, politics, language and values of a particular place or country,… Continue reading "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)."
*** SPOILER WARNING *** One of the most significant themes in film history involves the questioning of reality, of what is real. It’s a sub-genre of film which crosses various main… Continue reading "The Truman Show (1998) – A tale of Reality TV told when it was still just fantasy."
Ricky Gervais is set to return to both acting and Netflix with the Hollywood Reporter stating that the Office and Extras star has signed up for a new six-part comedy… Continue reading "Plot synopsis for Ricky Gervais’ new Netflix show After Life revealed."
Sony Pictures have bandied the idea of a Men in Black reboot about for some time now and at one point it was being reported that the studio intended to… Continue reading "Sony Pictures making a new Men in Black sequel with Chris Hemsworth & Tessa Thompson."
1954 was a busy year for one of Hollywood’s most prolific and influential filmmakers, Alfred Hitchcock, the aptly named Master of Suspense. That year he would release Dial M For… Continue reading "Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble With Harry (1955)."
Most of us, if we live anywhere long enough, will get to know our neighbours, discovering quirks and idiosyncrasies that only become noticeable if you get to know them well enough or spy on them for… Continue reading "The ‘Burbs (1989)."
“Kiss my face!” He’s back on the Beeb. After twenty years Alan Partridge will finally make his triumphant return to the BBC and it won’t involve Monkey Tennis or Youth… Continue reading "Alan Partridge to return to the BBC in new show."
*** SPOILER WARNING *** Downsizing stars Matt Damon as down on his luck Paul Safranek. When we first meet Paul he’s working as an occupational therapist who once had dreams… Continue reading "Downsizing (2017) – Review."
When we first conceived of Film ‘89 and what it would be, first and formost it was intended as a hub through which we would deliver to our readers a… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast is here!"
When one thinks of Chevy Chase it’s hard not to immediately envisage Clark W. Griswold driving his family in a station wagon to a theme park, but as iconic as… Continue reading "Fletch (1985) – Review"
