Tag Archives: Sam Raimi

Review in Brief: Evil Dead Rise (2023)

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Sam S-P

Who needs Ash? Lee Cronin’s addition to the Evil Dead franchise is just as, if not more, mischievously gnarly as the Sam Raimi-masterminded films, but he keeps things contained and personal throughout. Swapping out the usual cabin in the woods … Continue reading →

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10 Best Sam Raimi Movie Moments

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/10-best-sam-raimi-movie-moments/ SSP

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Review

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/doctor-strange-multiverse-of-madness-2022-review/ SSP

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Ash vs: or, why Living Dead has already left Walking Dead behind 

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Sam S-P

In 83 episodes over 6 seasons, THE WALKING DEAD has captivated audiences the world over with grim character work, creeping dread and excessive zombie killing. I am no longer one of those captivated – the pilot was great and there … Continue reading →

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Passing Thoughts: Spider-Physics and a Case of Mistaken Identity

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sam S-P

I have this physicist friend and the other day we were talking in the pub about nuclear fusion, like you do. My mind went straight to the scene in SPIDER-MAN 2 where Doc Ock attempts such an experiment to create … Continue reading →

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Halloween Series Retrospective: Evil Dead

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Sam S-P

This is the segment where I pick apart a well-worn film series and see how well it’s aged, and how well it hasn’t. In the leadup to Halloween I’ve revisited Sam Raimi’s beloved horror-comedy series EVIL DEAD. Groovy. THE EVIL … Continue reading →

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“Stories of Imagination Tend to Upset Those Without One” (RIP Sir Terry Pratchett)

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Sam S-P

AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER. Terry took Death’s arm and followed him through the doors and on to the black desert under the endless night. The End. The above was posted last Thursday on Terry Pratchett’s Twitter … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts More: The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Sam S-P

I hated THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 when I saw it earlier this year. I wasn’t planning on watching it again, but sometimes a movie you detest just turns up in your house and you’re strangely compelled to put them on. … Continue reading →

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Playing Catchup

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Sam S-P

I’ve loved films for a long time. All my life really. I try and see as many, and as varied movies as I possibly can. But you can only watch so much in a year, and there are still a … Continue reading →

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Superhero Movies Before They Were Cool

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Sam S-P

Once upon a time, superhero movies were not the norm. They didn’t dominate. They certainly weren’t the most popular and profitable film genre on the planet. Hollywood had had dalliances with comic book adaptations, for sure – Christopher Reeve’s SUPERMAN … Continue reading →

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