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‘Hell or High Water’ at 5 – Review
Posted in Film, Film Review, The Film Magazine
Tagged Ben Foster, Chris Pine, David Mckenzie, Hell or High Water, Jeff Bridges, Western
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Review in Brief: Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Whatever went on behind the scenes, however the slow implosion of the DCEU effected its final, flawed form, I absolutely get what director Patty Jenkins was going for with WONDER WOMAN 1984. It’s a big, goofy and outlandish comics Silver … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief
Tagged Chris Pine, DC, Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Patty Jenkins, Pedro Pascal, Superhero Movie, Warner Brothers, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984
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Review in Brief: Outlaw King (2018)
Don’t compare OUTLAW KING to BRAVEHEART, compare it to IRONCLAD. This is brutal, dirty history, and there’s not a kilt in sight. Chris Pine is a softly spoken and dignified Robert the Bruce, Florence Pugh is a fiery counterpoint to … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Review
Tagged Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Braveheart, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh, Historical Drama, Historical Epic, Outlaw King
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Review: Wonder Woman (2017)
Through my own astonishing poor planning and lack of research, I’ve now seen WONDER WOMAN twice in the cinema, both times with subtitles. Luckily for me the film is compelling enough that I was drawn in and didn’t notice after … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Review
Tagged Alien: Covenant, Blockbuster, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Danny Huston, DC, Gal Gadot, Iron Man, Patty Jenkins, Robert Downey Jr, Robin Wright, Superhero Movie, Warner Bros, Wonder Woman
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Review: Hell or High Water (2016)
Where this this one come from? HELL OR HIGH WATER arrived with plenty of established talent involved, but very little fanfare. It turns out to be one of the best releases this year, and among the most enlightening and relevant. … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Review
Tagged Ben Foster, Black Comedy, Chris Pine, David Mackenzie, Drama, Hell or High Water, Jeff Bridges, Sicario, Starred Up, Taylor Sheridan, Western
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Review: Star Trek Beyond (2016)
Just a few tweaks is all it takes. The simple act of splitting up the crew and making them think their way around impossible situations keeps the plot of STAR TREK BEYOND loose and fun. The script co-written by Simon … Continue reading
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Tagged Anton Yelchin, Blockbuster, Chris Pine, Film, Idris Elba, Independence Day: Resurgence, JJ Abrams, Justin Lin, Karl Urban, Leonard Nimoy, Movies, Sci-fi, Simon Pegg, Sofia Boutella, Star Trek into Darkness, Star Trek: Insurrection, Thor: The Dark World, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana
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Place Your Bat-Bets Now!
UPDATE 2 – 10 Aug: Scott Adkins, according to some sources, has had an audition. The British stuntman/martial artist certainly has the physical ability to portray The Dark Knight (following impressive fight choreography in THE WOLVERINE and THE EXPENDABLES 2) … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Comment
Tagged Armie Hammer, Batman, Batman: The Animated Series, Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Chris Pine, Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan, Comic Con, Film, Gerard Butler, Henry Cavill, Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Hamm, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Josh Brolin, Kevin Conroy, Man of Steel, Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Fassbender, Michael Keaton, Movies, Patrick Wilson, Richard Armitage, Ryan Gosling, Scott Adkins, Spider-Man, Star Trek, Superhero Movie, Superman, The Expendables 2, The Guardian, The Lone Ranger, The Tudors, The Wolverine, Warner Brothers, Watchmen, X-Men, Zack Snyder
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SSP Thinks Film 
Wonder of Wonders
Alright Warner Brothers, you have my attention. The coveted high-profile Hall H panels at San Diego Comic Con as always boasted the very shiniest footage from big studios’ upcoming extravaganzas, but by far the most promising was our first proper … Continue reading →