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Is Star Trek Beyond the worst teaser trailer ever?

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Anghus Houvouras on the trailer for Star Trek Beyond… First impressions. They’re so important, especially in the world of blockbuster cinema where the marketplace is saturated with high budgeted fare looking to snap its fingers and gain your attention for a fleeting moment. It’s been awhile since the wretched Star Trek Beyond trailer first hit […]

First Impressions – Tom Clancy’s The Division

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Mike Mc Grath with some first impressions of Tom Clancy’s The Division… Tom Clancy’s: The Division is Ubisoft’s second attempt at an MMO style game and after playing around with the beta all weekend, I can safely say its their best although it does still have its issues. The video below has the same content […]

The Week in Spandex – Deadpool, Wolverine, Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, The Defenders, Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Deadpool, Wolverine 3, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s Most Wanted, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, The Flash, […]

A Look Back At Destiny

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Mike Mc Grath looks back at Destiny… I have a love/hate relationship with Destiny. On the one hand, I love the world that Bungie has crafted over the last year and a half. Granted most of the story isn’t actually in the game but once you start reading the grimoire cards, what is there is […]

Exclusive Interview with actor Jak Wyld

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In an exclusive interview, Senior Staff Writer Scott J. Davis sat down with up-and-coming Australian actor Jak Wyld, who has just taken his next big step in the acting world in the US… Scott J. Davis: You have quite a diverse background – with your early jobs and New Zealand Military training. How did you […]

The Oscar ‘Race’: Hollywood’s ongoing diversity drama

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Anghus Houvouras on Hollywood’s ongoing diversity drama… I’m white. Take a minute, let that settle in. I know it’s shocking. I’m like the Rick Astley of film columnists because you probably first thought I was black and like Rick Astley you’re always a little bummed when you click on a link and it turns out […]

The Overlooked and Under-Appreciated – Demolition Man

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Tom Jolliffe kicks off a new series looking at the overlooked and under-appreciated by revisiting the 1993 action classic Demolition Man… I found myself thinking recently about films that have been repressed to the dark recesses of forgotten cinema. The sort of films where you find yourself snapping a finger and exclaiming “oh yeah…I remember […]

Contemporary films reflecting on Hollywood’s Golden Age

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Sara Hemrajani on Hollywood’s love affair with its Golden Age… Since there’s no business like show business, it’s unsurprising that one of Hollywood’s favourite topics is itself. The recent wave of award nominations for Trumbo, including a best actor Oscar nod for Bryan Cranston, is fresh evidence of the industry’s fascination with the so-called Golden […]

The Good and Bad of a Marvel and Star Wars Crossover Movie

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This week, Neil Calloway looks at the possibility of a combined Star Wars/MCU movie… This week Stan Lee talked about the possibility of a Marvel/Star Wars crossover movie. It’s a tantalising prospect that throws up so many potential plot lines and will excite as many people as it infuriates. As both Marvel and Lucasfilm are […]