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Superman and the DCEU: Henry Cavill Never Stood a Chance

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Henry Bevan on Superman and Henry Cavill… Henry Cavill is Superman no more. When the Hollywood Reporter dropped this rumour and suggested Warner Bros. want to replace him Michael B. Jordan, the internet went into a tizzy. Some were happy to see him leave. Others were angry at DC and Warners. Many were angry their timeline was […]

What Critics Are Saying About Aquaman and Mary Poppins Returns – Flickering Myth Fridays #2

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EJ Moreno rounds up the week in pop culture news in the latest episode of Flickering Myth Fridays…  In this week’s episode, EJ Moreno dives into what critics are saying about two of Decembers biggest releases in the DC superhero blockbuster Aquaman and Disney sequel Mary Poppins Returns. You can read our Aquaman reviews here […]

A Beginner’s Guide To Andrei Tarkovsky

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Tom Jolliffe continues our series of director beginner’s guides with Andrei Tarkovsky… Some directors have an important impact on cinema. It doesn’t always tie in with box office results, or widespread audience appeal. If you’re in the States or the UK, chances are your predominant cinematic experience revolves around American or British films. As far […]

The Flickering Myth Reaction to the Avengers: Endgame trailer

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The Flickering Myth writing team reacts to the Avengers: Endgame trailer… After a long, anxious wait, we got our first look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe post-Decimation yesterday as Marvel Studios unleashed the teaser trailer for Avengers 4, now officially titled Avengers: Endgame. Read on for our writing team’s thoughts on the trailer… George Chrysostomou: Absolutely loving […]

Avengers: Endgame, Kevin Hart Oscar Drama – Flickering Myth Fridays #1

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EJ Moreno rounds up the week in pop culture in the first episode of Flickering Myth Fridays… In this first episode of Flickering Myth Fridays, EJ Moreno recaps the week in pop culture, including the trailers for the Marvel blockbusters Avengers: Endgame (a.k.a. Avengers 4) and Captain Marvel, the Kevin Hart Oscar drama, and the […]

The Flickering Myth Reaction to the second Captain Marvel trailer

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While we’re still waiting to see if those rumours about the Avengers 4 and Spider-Man: Far From Home trailers come true, Marvel Studios has already given us one treat this week with the release of the second trailer for Captain Marvel movie. Here’s what our writers made of this latest peek at the Brie Larson-headlined superhero […]

Why IDW’s Transformers run was among the best of the franchise

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Ricky Church on IDW’s Transformers run… Just a couple weeks ago, IDW ended their Transformers universe after 13 years of stories with Optimus Prime #25. Over the years, there have been many stories that have added great new elements to the franchise that have only enriched it. From Simon Furman to the team of John Barber and James […]

Six Actors We Wish Would Come Out of Retirement

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Freda Cooper with six actors we wish would come out of retirement… It would have overshadowed a lesser movie.  When Robert Redford declared that The Old Man and the Gun would be his last appearance on screen, you could hear the gasps ripple round Tinsel Town.  With a career that’s lasted nearly 60 years as […]

The 30th Anniversary of the Ultimate Christmas Film: Die Hard

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Tom Jolliffe celebrates Die Hard on its 30th anniversary… When a film hits a significant anniversary, say 30 years old, there are two things that happen. In one, for those who were but wee blighters when they first saw the film, it will make you feel old. I first saw Die Hard on video, a […]