Tag Archives: Harrison Ford

Captain America: Brave New World (Review) 2025

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Sam S-P

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Posted in Film, Film Review, Second Cut | Tagged Anthony Mackie, Captain America: Brave New World, Harrison Ford, Julius Onah, Marvel, MCU, Superhero Movie | Leave a comment

Review in Brief: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Sam S-P

All I wanted was something better than KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. It is, but only just. Given its old-fashioned adventure story origins, an Indiana Jones movie should never feel video-gamey, but during its opening and final act set pieces … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief | Tagged Action, Blockbuster, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Mangold, John Williams, Phoebe Waller-Bridge | Leave a comment

May the Fourth Review: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Sam S-P

Yes, this Star Wars day I’m reviewing the big one. With the original STAR WARS, George Lucas discovered that magic formula. But because he stepped back from his creation, the first sequel grew beyond him and became the most balanced … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Attack of the Clones, Carrie Fisher, David Prowse, Fantasy, Frak Oz, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Irvin Kershner, James Earl Jones, John Williams, Lawrence Kasdan, Leigh Brackett, Mark Hamill, Peter Mayhew, Sci-fi, Space Opera, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode IX, The Empire Strikes Back, The Last Jedi | 3 Comments

Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2017, Part 2

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Sam S-P

Before we press on with Part 2 of my Review of 2017 (Part 1 here), just a few honourable mentions that didn’t quite make the Top 10, but are worthy of recognition for one reason or another. It’s been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged A Ghost Story, Alex Garland, Avengers: Infinity War, Baby Driver, Black Panther, Blade Runner 2049, Bright, Clio Barnard, David Ayer, Denis Villeneuve, Edgar Wright, Get Out, Ghost in the Shell, Harrison Ford, James McAvoy, Johnny Depp, Jordan Peele, Logan, Lois Smith, Looney Tunes, M Night Shyamalan, Marjorie Prime, Marvel, Michael Bay, Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge, Ridley Scott, Ryan Gosling, Split, Suicide Squad, The Levelling, Transformers: The Last Knight, Wonder Woman | Leave a comment

Review: Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Sam S-P

There was a lovely little moment in THE FORCE AWAKENS where Leia (Carrie Fisher) after reuniting with Han (Harrison Ford) comments with a wry smile, “Same jacket” and her paramour responds, with mock hurt in his voice, “No, new jacket”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Adam Driver, Ade Edmondson, Andy Serkis, Benicio del Toro, Blockbuster, Brick, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Fantasy, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, Kelly Marie Tran, Looper, Mark Hamill, Rian Johnson, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Sci-fi, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode VIII, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi | 5 Comments

Review: Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Sam S-P

Good things come to those who wait. Sometimes they’re really good. BLADE RUNNER 2049 not only builds on the world created by Philip K Dick and visualised by Ridley Scott, but it takes the ideas behind both much further and … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Ana de Armas, Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, Denis Villeneuve, Game of Thrones, Harrison Ford, IMAX, Philip K Dick, Red Dwarf, Ridley Scott, Roger Deakins, Rutger Hauer, Ryan Gosling, Sci-fi, Sylvia Hoeks | 3 Comments

40 Years On: Star Wars (1977)

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Sam S-P

2017 marks 40 years of STAR WARS. The galaxy far far away (….) has been part of my life since I’ve been watching movies. For me, George Lucas’ creation is a cornerstone of who I am. I may not have … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature, Film Review | Tagged Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, David Prowse, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Luke Skywalker, Peter Mayhew, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode VII, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi | 3 Comments

Blade Runner & Inception: “Questions, yes?”

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Sam S-P

This piece contains spoilers for BLADE RUNNER and INCEPTION. Two of the most iconic Science Fiction films of all time, two distinctive and revolutionary directors putting their vision on screen, two of the biggest questions we as a species can … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature, Film Review | Tagged Blade Runner, Christopher Nolan, Edward James Olmos, Ellen Page, Film, Harrison Ford, Inception, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, Movies, Ridley Scott, Sci-fi, Sean Young | Leave a comment

Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Sam S-P

It’s that time of year, where every critic professional and amateur alike publishes some sort of Best of the Year list. This time last year, I thought 2014 was a mixed bag. 2015 may have been even more so. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature | Tagged Adam Driver, Alan Bennett, Alex Garland, Alex Jennings, Alicia Vikander, Aloha, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Benicio del Toro, Bill Condon, Bradley Cooper, Bridge of Spies, Cameron Crowe, Carol, Cate Blanchett, Cop Car, Daisy Ridley, Denis Villeneuve, Domhnall Gleeson, Elizabeth Olsen, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, Ex Machina, Fantastic Four, Film, Focus, George Miller, Harrison Ford, Ian McKellen, James Cameron, JJ Abrams, Josh Trank, Joss Whedon, Kevin Bacon, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Mad Max: Fury Road, Maggie Smith, Margot Robbie, Mark Rylance, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Mortdecai, Movies, Mr. Holmes, Oscar Isaac, Paul Bettany, Rooney Mara, Sicario, Spectre, Star Wars Episode VII, Terminator Genesis, The Force Awakens, The Lady in the Van, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Tom Hanks, Turbo Kid, Will Smith | Leave a comment

Review: Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Sam S-P

First, a disclaimer: STAR WARS is one of my favourite things in this, or any, galaxy. It was my childhood playground and will always have a very special place reserved in my heart. Now arguably the most highly antipated film … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged A New Hope, Adam Driver, Blockbuster, Daisy Ridley, Fantasy, Film, Harrison Ford, JJ Abrams, John Boyega, Jurassic World, Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Hamill, Movies, Oscar Isaac, Revenge of the Sith, Saving Private Ryan, Sci-fi, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode VII, The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens | 7 Comments

Tag Archives: Harrison Ford

Captain America: Brave New World (Review) 2025

Review in Brief: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

May the Fourth Review: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2017, Part 2

Review: Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)

Review: Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

40 Years On: Star Wars (1977)

Blade Runner & Inception: “Questions, yes?”

Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2015

Review: Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)

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