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Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Sam S-P

Well, it’s been an interesting year on the Big Screen. Last year, I said that 2014 would be the cinematic pits. I’ll admit that I wasn’t entirely correct. Some of the films I dreaded did indeed turn out a bit … Continue reading →

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Series Retrospective: Marvel Cinematic Universe

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Sam S-P

Ten films, six years, and two distinct phases later and Marvel are sitting pretty as kings of the proverbial movie castle. Try and cast yourself back to before Tony Stark strapped on his first scrappy suit of armour to escape … Continue reading →

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Review: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Sam S-P

It’s good! Marvel’s biggest risk to date (and we really mean that this time) GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is not only a pleasantly shiny space adventure film with laughs, loveable anti-heroes and fireworks aplenty, but it’s also the most outright … Continue reading →

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Review: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Sam S-P

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 opens with a thrilling, emotional action sequence. Peter Parker’s (Andrew Garfield) parents, who left him on the doorstep of his aunt and uncle when he was a child before vanishing without a trace, attempt to flee … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Alex Kurtzman, Andrew Garfield, Campbell Scott, Chris Cooper, Dane DeHaan, Embeth Davidtz, Emma Stone, Film, Jamie Foxx, Marc Webb, Marvel, Movies, Paul Giamatti, Return of the King, Roberto Orci, Sally Field, Sinister Six, Sony, Spider-Man 3, Superhero Movie, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Warner Brothers, Watchmen, Zack Snyder | 12 Comments

Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Sam S-P

You’ve got to hand it to Marvel, they haven’t played it safe for a while. For me though, the risky elements of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER don’t quite pay off as they should. Following the events of THE AVENGERS, … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Anthony Mackie, Anthony Russo, Bourne, Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Chris Evans, Fast & Furious, Film, Iron Man 3, Joe Russo, Marvel, Movies, Robert Redford, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Stan Lee, Star Wars, Superhero Movie, The Avengers, Thriller | 6 Comments

Guardians of Awesome!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Sam S-P

Finally, last night saw the debut footage from maverick director James Gunn’s ambitious Marvel space opera GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. It looks great, really great. So, what do we have? First a classic set-up for any new character – back to … Continue reading →

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A Few Passing Thoughts More…

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Sam S-P

Another really busy week of movie news that I thought I’d comment briefly on. Annoyingly, AMERICAN HUSTLE is still being showered with critical praise (just give Jennifer Lawrence an award and leave it at that!). More inspiringly, GRAVITY is keeping pace with … Continue reading →

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Review: Thor: The Dark World (2013)

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Sam S-P

As well as all involved have tried to hide it, THOR: THE DARK WORLD feels more than a little fractured. It looks fantastic, and the key players bring their A-game, but the plot veers and lurches alarmingly. Following the events of THE … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Alan Taylor, Chris Hemsworth, Christopher Eccleston, Fantasy, Film, Game of Thrones, Iron Man 3, Kat Dennings, Kenneth Branagh, Marvel, Movies, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgard, Superhero, The Avengers, Thor, Thor: The Dark World, Tom Hiddleston | 6 Comments

Iron Man 3: Marvel’s Gambit Pays Off (In My Opinion)

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Sam S-P

The general consensus about whether Shane Black’s IRON MAN 3 is any good seems to be split about 50/50. Personally, I loved it – it’s a bold, pacey, sometimes dark and nearly always funny hero-in-crisis movie. I see it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature, Film Review | Tagged Drew Pearce, Film, Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Iron Man, Iron Man 3, James Bond, Joss Whedon, Kevin Feige, Kick-Ass, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Marvel, Movies, Plot Twist, Robert Downey Jr, Shane Black, Star Wars, Superhero, The Avengers, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Dark Knight, Watchmen, X2 | 7 Comments

Tag Archives: Marvel

Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2014

Series Retrospective: Marvel Cinematic Universe

Review: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Review: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Guardians of Awesome!

A Few Passing Thoughts More…

Review: Thor: The Dark World (2013)

Iron Man 3: Marvel’s Gambit Pays Off (In My Opinion)

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