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May the Fourth Review: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
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
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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
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If The Force Awakens really is that good, what then?
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
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Review: Terminator Genisys (2015)
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
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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
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40 Years On: Jaws (1975)
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
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Review: Jurassic World (2015)
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
May the Fourth Film Confessional: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
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
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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
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The First Step into a Larger-er World
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
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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
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Review: World War Z (2013)
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
Top 10 Screen Sword Fights
Who doesn’t love a good sword fight? An essential element of classic swashbuckling adventures, this type of action set-piece lives on as a way to liven up any film by pushing two or more characters (usually a “goodie” and a “baddie”) into passionate, personal, and violent … Continue reading
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Tagged Action, Ang Lee, Basil Rathbone, Blade, Bob Anderson, Cary Elwes, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Errol Flynn, Ewan McGregor, Film, Geoffrey Rush, George Lucas, Harvey Keitel, Hayden Christensen, Jason and the Argonauts, John Williams, Johnny Depp, Keith Carradine, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Liam Neeson, Lucy Liu, Mandy Pitinkin, Michelle Yeoh, Movies, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Quentin Tarantino, Ray Harryhausen, Ray Park, Revenge of the Sith, Ridley Scott, Rob Roy, Star Wars, Stephen Dorff, The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Duellists, The Phantom Menace, The Princess Bride, Tim Roth, Todd Armstrong, Uma Thurman, Wesley Snipes, Ziyi Zhang
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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 →