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Video: On Set With Daniel Craig & BOND 25 In Jamaica

It’s safe to assume that the 25th James Bond film has had a few stumbling blocks since it was given the green-light. First there was the very public parting of ways with director Danny Boyle. Then came Daniel Craig’s ankle injury [...]

June 25, 2019

The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Has No Idea What Cinema Is (Updated)

Update: The Academy has now back-tracked the below decision and awards for all categories will be given out live when the show airs on 24 February. Here’s the official statement: ”The Academy has heard the feedback from its membership [...]

February 14, 2019

Off The Boyle! Danny Boyle Exits JAMES BOND 25

OH-OH-trouble. Danny Boyle has exited the 25th James Bond movie. The reason? The oh so popular ‘creative differences’ – see the below Tweet from the official James Bond Twitter account for the full info. What this means to the [...]

August 21, 2018

Good Evening Mr Boyle, We’ve Been Expecting You: JAMES BOND 25 Ready For December 2018 Shoot

It’s official – Danny Boyle will direct the as-yet untitled 25th James Bond adventure. Boyle’s writing partner, John Hodge has written the spy-thriller and Daniel Craig will return to play James Bond for a fifth and final time. [...]

May 25, 2018

Blu-ray Review: Michael Fassbender Is Great In Danny Boyle’s Exceptional STEVE JOBS

Those expecting a conventional biopic will be disappointed by Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs. This is an energetic look at Jobs, through an unconventional film yet it’s not a film for the masses. It’s a character piece, one made even more [...]

March 12, 2016

Chasing The Dragon: Drugs On Film

Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms from February 1st, 2016 courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment, is a visceral, unflinching portrayal of the war against drugs. Critically lauded and impossible to tear your [...]

January 26, 2016

New Apple Inspired Poster For Danny Boyle’s STEVE JOBS

Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs is one of the most tantalising films coming out over the next few months. The cast is eclectic (Seth Rogen, Kate Winslet and Jeff Daniels join Michael Fassbender’s Apple guru) and the script was written by Aaron [...]

August 29, 2015

DVD Review: Low Budget Napoleonic Zombie Movie FALLEN SOLDIERS Is Looking Sharpe

You have to give it to director Bill Thomas for making period zombie movie Fallen Soldiers. It’s a low budget effort that tries to offer something new to the incredibly popular horror sub-genre. Thomas’ film, Pitched as ‘The Walking Dead meets [...]

July 18, 2015

Trailer: Michael Fassbender Is STEVE JOBS – Even If He Doesn’t Look Or Sound Like Him

Michael Fassbender can’t really do an American accent – but that shouldn’t stop anyone’s enjoyment of Steve Jobs. Fassbender looks totally committed to the role of Jobs here (even if he doesn’t look like the man), embracing the [...]

July 2, 2015

STEVE JOBS Teaser: Michael Fassbender Nails It And Ashton Kutcher Cries

Michael Fassbender looks nothing like Steve Jobs – that’s a given. However, Michael Fassbender is possibly the greatest actor working today and that means Steve Jobs is essential viewing. It’s not about an impersonation, it’s about [...]

May 18, 2015

DVD Review: DARKEST DAY Is A Splendid Micro-Budget Zombie Movie With Great Special Effects

Darkest Day is a micro- budget British zombie movie (apparently it cost less than £1000) that manages to overcome any financial limitations to be an enjoyable romp with enough visual pizazz to make it worth the time of genre fans. Director Dan [...]

April 20, 2015

It’s Almost Here: Movies In Focus Gets A Sneak Peek At AIN’T IT COOL WITH HARRY KNOWLES

The long awaited second season of Ain’t It Cool With Harry Knowles is nearly here. The show originally started on Nerdist’s Youtube Channel in 2012 but Harry Knowles and director Brett Hart’s vision for the show grew (I interviewed Harry [...]

January 20, 2015

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