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Movie Review – Dune (2021)

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Dune, 2021.Directed by Denis Villeneuve. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling, David Dastmalchian, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Chen Chang and Babs Olusanmokun.SYNOPSIS:Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most […]

Spoiler free reactions to Marvel’s Eternals call it a “masterpiece” and “spectacularly weird & rich”

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Less than 24-hours after causing a fandom sized collective groan at the news they were delaying all of their 2022 releases, Marvel are right back in the swing of getting people excited again following the World Premiere of Chloe Zhao’s Eternals in Los Angeles last night, with some reactions calling it a “masterpiece” and others […]

2021 BFI London Film Festival Review – Hellbound

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Hellbound, 2021.Directed by Yeon Sang-ho. Starring Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong-min, Won Jin-ah and Yang Ik-juneSYNOPSIS:People hear predictions on when they will die from a mysterious angel apparition. When that time comes, a trio of demons appears in front of them and kills them.Having gone all Fast and Furious with his Train to Busan […]

Uncover the Past in Ghostbusters: Afterlife international trailer

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With the containment unit fit to burst with ghostly excitement, Sony Pictures are feeding off the early buzz for Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife by releasing a brand new international trailer which hints at more of the backstory for Carrie Coon’s farmstead family; check it out below….From writer and director Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the next chapter […]

The Batman TV spot: Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That, want to watch more of Pattinson’s Bat?

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Riddle me this, riddle me that, who wants to see more of Pattinson’s Bat? Following the reaction to the long-awaited new trailer for Matt Reeves’ take on The Dark Knight then the answer to that question should be a grizzled ‘yes’, because Warner Bros. have backed up their DC FanDome reveal of The Batman with […]

Love and Monsters’ Michael Matthews to direct Disney’s Merlin

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If you’ve had the pleasure of seeking out Michael Matthews’ terrific creature-feature Love and Monsters (read our review ★★★★ here), then the news that he’s set to direct Disney’s Merlin is very welcome indeed.Per Deadline’s exclusive, Matthew’s is set to inherit the wizard’s wand from Ridley Scott, who was originally attached to the project, which […]

2021 BFI London Film Festival Review – King Richard

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King Richard, 2021Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green Starring Will Smith, Jon Bernthal, Tony Goldwyn, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew, Layla Crawford, Daniele Lawson, Christopher Wallinger and Chase Del ReySYNOPSIS:A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.Following his […]

Ridley Scott talks Alien TV show: “It’ll never be as good as the movie”

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Ridley Scott has done it all, with a legacy that has afforded the prolific 83 year-old Gladiator director the platform to say what he wants, and he’s currently doing that on the press rounds for his latest historical epic, The Last Duel. Having addressed the rumours surrounding the sequel to his Oscar-winning swords and sandal […]

Jennifer Lawrence set for R-rated comedy No Hard Feelings

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Jennifer Lawrence is set to increase her workload following some post-Dark Phoenix downtime with the news that she has added Sony Pictures R-rated comedy No Hard Feelings to her list of upcoming projects.According to Deadline, the Academy Award winning actor will star in the film for Good Boys director Gene Stupnitsky. The Office alum has […]