Tag Archives: John Williams

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

Wonder of Wonders

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Sam S-P

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 →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: The First Avenger, Chris Pine, Comic Con, Connie Nelson, DC, Film, Gal Gadot, John Williams, Junkie XL, Mad Max, Marvel, Monster, Movies, Patty Jenkins, Superman, Thor, Warner Brothers, Wonder Woman | Leave a comment

If The Force Awakens really is that good, what then?

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sam S-P

It’s an equally enticing and scary prospect for STAR WARS fans, the thought that if THE FORCE AWAKENS really does deliver on all it promises, then THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK will no longer be the quintessential trip to a Galaxy … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged Ben Burtt, Blockbuster, Fantasy, Film, George Lucas, JJ Abrams, John Williams, Lawrence Kasdan, Movies, Return of the Jedi, Sci-fi, Space Opera, Star Trek, Star Trek into Darkness, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode VII, The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens | Leave a comment

Review: Terminator Genisys (2015)

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Sam S-P

Arnie is back as the Terminator with a resounding clunk. While TERMINATOR GENISYS isn’t quite the mirthless Hunter-Killer crash TERMINATOR SALVATION was, it hasn’t earned the right to be mentioned in the same breath as any of the first three … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Action, Alan Taylor, Anton Yelchin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Blockbuster, Emilia Clarke, Film, Hans Zimmer, Jai Courtney, James Cameron, Jason Clarke, John Williams, Linda Hamilton, Lorne Balfe, Michael Biehn, Movies, Paramount Pictures, Sci-fi, Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator Genisys, Terminator Salvation, The Terminator | 1 Comment

40 Years On: Jaws (1975)

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Sam S-P

On 20 June 1975, something came from the water to change the landscape of summer movie releases forever. 40 years on, and, rubber shark aside, JAWS is still an astounding piece of filmmaking, a masterpiece that bridges classic Hollywood and … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Film, Film, Film Feature, Film Review | Tagged Bad Hat Harry, Blockbuster, Bryan Singer, Classic Film, Film, Hollywood, Jaws, John Williams, Movies, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, Steven Spielberg, Thriller, Tintin | 6 Comments

Review: Jurassic World (2015)

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Sam S-P

I love JURASSIC PARK. It will always hold a very special place in my heart. It was the first film I saw on the big screen, and I saw it at the age that I, like so many other children, was … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged BD Wong, Blockbuster, Bob Peck, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Colin Trevorrow, Daredevil, Film, John Williams, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Michael Giacchino, Movies, Nick Robinson, Sci-fi, Thriller, Ty Simpkins, Vincent D'Onofrio | 1 Comment

May the Fourth Film Confessional: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Sam S-P

Happy Star Wars Day everyone! I have a confession to make…I like STAR WARS: EPISODE III – REVENGE OF THE SITH. Ten years on and it’s still divisive amongst fans, but for me it’s the best of the Star Wars … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature | Tagged A New Hope, Attack of the Clones, Ben Burt, Empire Strikes Back, Fantasy, Film, Frank Oz, George Lucas, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Industrial Light & Magic, John Williams, Matthew Wood, Movies, Natalie Portman, Return of the Jedi, Revenge of the Sith, Sci-fi, Star Wars | 1 Comment

The First Step into a Larger-er World

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Sam S-P

At long last the cast for JJ Abrams’ STAR WARS EPISODE VII been revealed to the world, and I’m extremely excited about seeing this particular ensemble in action. Aside from the expected return appearances of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Attack the Block, Ben Burtt, Billy Dee Williams, Blockbuster, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Disney, Domhnall Gleeson, Fantasty, Film, George Lucas, Girls, Harrison Ford, JJ Abrams, John Boyega, John Williams, Kathleen Kennedy, Kenny Baker, Lawrence Kasdan, Lucasfilm, Mark Hamill, Max von Sydow, Movies, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Pinewood Studios, Sci-fi, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode VII | Leave a comment

Review: World War Z (2013)

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Sam S-P

I’ll just state from the start that I haven’t read Max Brooks’ novel, but from what I’ve heard this film adaptation bears little relation, so what does it matter? WORLD WAR Z is a painful viewing experience. Even by the standards of films … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged 28 Days Later, Blockbuster, Brad Pitt, Dawn of the Dead, Drew Goddard, Film, Hanz Zimmer, John Williams, Marc Forster, Marco Beltrami, Matthew Michael Carnahan, Max Brooks, Mereille Enos, Movies, Thriller, World War Z, Zombie | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: John Williams

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

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

Wonder of Wonders

If The Force Awakens really is that good, what then?

Review: Terminator Genisys (2015)

40 Years On: Jaws (1975)

Review: Jurassic World (2015)

May the Fourth Film Confessional: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

The First Step into a Larger-er World

Review: World War Z (2013)

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