Tag Archives: The Empire Strikes Back

Every Star Wars Lightsaber Fight Ranked

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Sam S-P

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Posted in Film, Film Feature, The Film Magazine | Tagged A New Hope, Attack of the Clones, Return of the Jedi, Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Phantom Menace, The Rise of Skywalker | 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

Review: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Sam S-P

What a mind-boggling juggling act this is. So many characters, powers, locations, histories and they all have to be brought together in a coherent, entertaining and emotionally satisfying way after ten years worth of setup. An lo and behold, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Avengers: Infinity War, Benedict Cumberbatch, Blockbuster, Chris Hemsworth, Josh Brolin, Joss Whedon, Marvel, Superhero Movie, The Avengers, The Empire Strikes Back, The Russo Brothers | 6 Comments

A Few Thoughts More: Guardians Vol. 2

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Sam S-P

This following contains spoilers for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL.2. I still stand by my initial review of Guardians Vol. 2. It’s definitely a better film on the second pass, and better still on IMAX. No, I still don’t think … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature, Film Review | Tagged Ang Lee, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Hulk, IMAX, Jeff Bridges, Kurt Russell, Marvel, Michael Douglas, Michael Rooker, Robert Downey Jr, The Empire Strikes Back, Tron: Legacy | 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

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: Ant-Man (2015)

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Sam S-P

I’d have never guessed that the Marvel movie of 2015 I preferred was the apparent gamble that is ANT-MAN rather than the seemingly sure thing that was AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. It just goes to show how bang-on Yoda was … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Abby Ryder Fortson, Ant-Man, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Christopher Nolan, Corey Stoll, David Dastmalchian, Edgar Wright, Evangeline Lilly, Film, Interstellar, Iron Man, Iron Man 3, Jonathan Nolan, Marvel, Michael Douglas, Michael Peña, Movies, Paul Rudd, Peyton Reed, Superhero Movie, T.I, The Empire Strikes Back | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Benicio del Toro, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt, Christopher Eccleston, Comedy, Dave Bautista, Dune, Film, Glen Close, Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn, John C. Reilly, Josh Brolin, Karen Gillan, Lee Pace, Luc Besson, Marvel, Michael Rooker, Movies, Peter Serafinowicz, Sci-fi, Space Opera, Superhero, The Avengers, The Empire Strikes Back, The Fifth Element, Thor: The Dark World, Vin Diesel, Wyatt Oleff, Zoe Saldana | 11 Comments

Review: How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Sam S-P

Not long now until DreamWorks’ much-anticipated animated sequel HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 is released. The filmmakers have hinted that THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK was an influence in how they approached expanding the story in the second instalment, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged America Ferrera, Animation, Chris Sanders, Craig Ferguson, Dean DeBlois, DreamWorks, Fantasy, Film, Gerard Butler, How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Jay Baruchel, John Powell, Kung Fu Panda, Monsters vs. Aliens, Movies, Pixar, The Empire Strikes Back, William Davies | 1 Comment

My Favourite…Superhero Movie

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Sam S-P

My favourite superhero movie is X-MEN 2. It’s a bit of a tired analogy to use concerning a sequel, but it really is the EMPIRE STRIKES BACK of comic book films in that it’s bleaker (though still with welcome light … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature, Film Review | Tagged Aaron Stanford, Alan Cumming, Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Bryan Singer, Cotter Smith, Dan Harris, David Hayter, Famke Janssen, Film, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Kelly Hu, Michael Dougherty, Movies, Mozart, Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Romijn, Sam Raimi, Shawn Ashmore, Spider-Man, Superhero Movie, The Empire Strikes Back, X-Men, X-Men 2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X2 | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: The Empire Strikes Back

Every Star Wars Lightsaber Fight Ranked

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

Review: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

A Few Thoughts More: Guardians Vol. 2

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

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

Review: Ant-Man (2015)

Review: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Review: How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

My Favourite…Superhero Movie

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