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Movie Review – Jules (2023)

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Jules, 2023. Directed by Marc Turtletaub. Starring Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jane Curtin, Jade Quon, Zoë Winters, Donald Paul, Anna George, Lee Sellars, Teddy Cañez, Eric T. Miller, Cody Kostro, Jeff Kim, Christopher Kelly, Laura Jordan, Blair Baker, Aubie Merrylees, and Joshua Moore. SYNOPSIS: Milton lives a quiet life of routine in a small […]

Movie Review – The Beast (2023)

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The Beast, 2023. Directed by Bertrand Bonello. Starring Léa Seydoux, George MacKay, Kester Lovelace, Julia Faure, Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova, Martin Scali, Elina Löwensohn, Marta Hoskins, Félicien Pinot, Laurent Lacotte, and Xavier Dolan. SYNOPSIS: In a near future, artificial intelligence is in control of everyone’s lives and human emotions are perceived as a threat. An […]

Spider-Man 2 at 20: A Superhero Sequel That Improves Upon Its Predecessor In Every Way

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Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 as it turns 20… Spider-Man 2 is that rare gem of a sequel that took what worked in the original, dialled it up to eleven whilst delivering good storytelling and great characterization with some top notch visuals. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look […]

Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Variants coming to Marvel Comics in July and August

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As they gear up for their multiverse-spanning big screen adventure in just a few short weeks from now, Deadpool, Wolverine – and Dogpool – are set to take over Marvel Comics throughout July and August with a selection of Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Variant covers set to adorn various Deadpool-related comic issues; check out the […]

Denis Villeneuve “event picture” set for 2026 sparks Dune Messiah speculation

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When Warner Bros. sets a release date for a Denis Villeneuve-directed ‘event film,’ it’s safe to say the Dune fans got hyped on spice. While only being labeled as “an event picture released in IMAX,” that was enough to instantly cause chatter about getting Dune Messiah from Villeneuve. It’s not official, but even Deadline reports […]

Comic Book Preview – ThunderCats: Cheetara #1

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Dynamite Entertainment expands its new ThunderCats universe this coming week with the launch of the new solo series ThunderCats: Cheetara, and you can get yourself an early sneak peek at the first issue with the official preview below… Cheetara of the ThunderCats is renowned as a fierce warrior, famous for her lightning-fast speed. But before […]

What Alien: Romulus needs to learn from Aliens

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James McDonagh on Alien: Romulus and where it needs to take its cue from 1986’s Aliens… It’s a hostile summer for movies. To succeed, Alien: Romulus must learn from Aliens. The second movie is the best. Why? Because it’s the only film in the franchise that’s not about aliens. When Ian Holm’s Ash said, in […]

Cobra Kai gets a final season poster ahead of Monday’s trailer

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With a trailer for the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai incoming on Monday, Netflix has set the stage with the release of a poster for the upcoming first part of the Karate Kid sequel series finale which sees Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso and William Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence preparing for their biggest battle yet… […]

8 Essential Feel-Good British Underdog Movies

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Classic underdog stories with loveable losers searching for a rare win in life are a staple of British cinema. Here are eight essentials…  British cinema is full of great and inspiring underdog stories, occasionally based on true stories, about loveable good-hearted losers who happen upon one big moment to succeed in life. Even if it’s […]