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The Callow Way – On Politicians and Films

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With less than two weeks before the UK General Election, Neil Calloway looks at the connections between politicians and the film industry… They say politics is show business for ugly people, but some people have crossed the line between the two, with varying degrees of success over the years. Whoever wins the UK General Election, […]

Web Reaction: Jared Leto as The Joker

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Anghus Houvouras on the web reaction to Jared Leto as The Joker… It’s been 24 hours since David Ayer unleashed his vision for The Joker. Jared Leto’s heavily tattooed, Marilyn Manson inspired take on the character has left hardcore fans perplexed. The reaction online has been a healthy mix of love, hate, and downright disdain. […]

The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Age of Ultron, Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Spider-Man, X-Men: Apocalypse, Deadpool, Captain Marvel and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Captain Marvel, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, The Fantastic Four, X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Deadpool, Wolverine 3, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Gotham, The […]

Five of the best throwdowns in Netflix’s Daredevil

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Cherokee Seebalack with five of the best throwdowns in Netflix’s Daredevil… There’s one more person you need to be thanking for the awesomeness that is Netflix’s Daredevil and that’s Philip J. Silvera. All the bad-assery that you got in the first season? Silvera’s the guy who brought it to you. As the fight and stunt […]

Comics to Read Before You Die #20: Sin City

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In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at Sin City… “Walk down the right alley in Sin City….and you can find anything” Marv’s words to describe this eponymous city, black to our eyes, white to our senses, as if every person or action there is colored this way. […]

Audio from the Avengers: Age of Ultron European Press Conference

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Held in London earlier this week, the stars of Avengers: Age of Ultron (read our spoiler free review here) were out for the European press conference. Along with director Joss Whedon was stars Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Aaron […]

The Evolution of James Bond

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Code number 007 is on the mind of fans as they anticipate the new Bond film which is expected to be released this year. Commander James Bond, CMG, RN is a fictional character created by novelist and British journalist Ian Fleming in 1952. Bond is a Secret Service agent who is a composite based upon […]

Theory: Is Jeremy Irons playing Bruce Wayne in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?

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Thomas Roach with a theory on Jeremy Irons’ role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice… I have a theory about the upcoming Batman v Superman movie that I imagine not many people will like or agree with. I will tell you anyway, as I feel there are some valid points that back it up. […]