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Behind The Scenes: George R.R. Martin & Peter Dinklage On The Set Of GAME OF THRONES

Writer/Producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss managed the near impossible when they brought George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire book series to the small screen back in 2011. Stunning production values and epic locations gave Game of [...]

September 20, 2021

Notebook Reviews: DON’T SAY A WORD

Gary Fleder – 2001 Although it wasn’t a hit with the critics, I really enjoyed Gary Fleder’s Don’t Say A Word. It’s an entertaining thriller, featuring some strong visuals and a directorial skill which gives a lot to [...]

May 15, 2021

Notebook Reviews: LORD OF THE RINGS – THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

Peter Jackson – 2001 Superb special effects lead the way in this excellent fantasy film from director Peter Jackson. At times Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring is merely average, however when it’s good – it’s [...]

April 9, 2021

Uncovering Curiosities: The Wachowski’s JUPITER ASCENDING

Jupiter Ascending is the Wachowskis’ best film since 1999’s The Matrix. The 2015 film may be over-stuffed with ideas and have enough plot to fill a trilogy but you can’t fault the spectacle that the siblings have put onscreen. The story is a [...]

February 20, 2021

2020 BFI London Film Festival Review: POSSESSOR

Written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg, Possessor is a tricksy and complex thriller which takes a potentially commercial concept and gives it an arthouse spin. At times it’s a little too convoluted for its own good, but this sci-fi [...]

October 18, 2020

Trailer For Brandon Cronenberg’s Sci-Fi Thriller POSSESSOR

Brandon Cronenberg’s Possessor looks like a smart amalgamation of Inception and The Matrix. It’s a high concept sci-fi thriller starring Andrea Riseborough about brain implants, mind control and assassinations. Brandon Cronenberg is the [...]

September 3, 2020

Blu-ray Review: GAME OF THRONES Season One And Two Steelbook Collectors Sets

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss managed the near impossible when they brought George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire book series to the small screen. Stunning production values and epic locations gave Game of Thrones a look that was comparable [...]

October 25, 2015

The Launch Trailer For Ridley Scott’s THE MARTIAN Has Landed

It’ll be a shame if The Martian doesn’t hit it big at the box office. Firstly, it looks great and if it’s great then people should see it. However, it’s failure would likely mean that Hollywood will shy away from investing [...]

August 20, 2015

Blu-ray Review: JUPITER ASCENDING Is The Wachowskis’ Most Satisfying Film Since The Matrix

Jupiter Ascending is the Wachowskis’ best film since 1999’s The Matrix. It may be over-stuffed with ideas and have enough plot to fill a trilogy but you can’t fault the spectacle that the siblings have put onscreen. The story is a simple one, [...]

June 24, 2015

New Trailer For The Wachowski’s Last Stand a.k.a. JUPITER ASCENDING

Lana and Andy Wachowski need Jupiter Ascending to become a hit. Their goodwill at Warner Bros. is running on fumes and there’s only so much mileage The Matrix trilogy can give them (they’ll reach a dead end if this tanks). The signs [...]

September 26, 2014

Review: GAME OF THRONES Season Three

This review contains mild spoilers. Winter is coming. It’s not just the family motto of the Stark family, but an indication that all the players in the Game Of Thrones will face dark times. David Benioff and D. B. Weiss’ television adaptation of [...]

August 17, 2013