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The Essential Harrison Ford Films

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In the build up to the release of Blade Runner 2049 [read our review here], Tom Jolliffe looks at the essential films of the key cast, starting with Harrison Ford… A long, varied and fine career has seen Ford become iconic in two franchises in particular (and indeed the upcoming reprise of Rick Deckard could […]

The Essential Ryan Gosling Films

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Continuing in the build up to Blade Runner 2049 [read our review here], Tom Jolliffe takes a look at the essential Ryan Gosling… In the past decade, Ryan Gosling has seen something of a transformation. He’s developed into an actor who can be relied upon to deliver a note worthy performance. He’s gone from being […]

The Essential Jared Leto Films

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Tom Jolliffe looks at the essential Jared Leto films… Concluding our build up to Blade Runner 2049 with a series of essentials on the principal cast, we finish with Jared Leto. A musician/actor who seems to have been around for a while now, ageless and when perusing his CV you will find that he’s not […]

16 essential Halloween horror soundtracks

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Sean Wilson presents a selection of spooky film scores that make for the ideal 31st October playlist… The scariest night of the year, Halloween, is upon us once again and, in addition to all the cosplay and trick or treating, a playlist of horror hits is also essential to the big night. Horror allows film […]

Exclusive Interview – Burt Ward on new DC animated film Batman vs. Two-Face, working with Adam West and more

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Shaun Munro chats with the original Boy Wonder himself, Burt Ward, about his new DC animated film Batman vs. Two-Face… Hello Mr. Burt Ward, the Boy Wonder himself! Hello citizen! Thank you for taking the time out to speak to me today, and I wanted to start off by asking, what was it that initially […]

Interview – Takashi Miike on Blade of the Immortal and what’s next for him

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At this year’s Sitges Film Festival, Rafael Motamayor chatted with director Takashi Miike… Takashi Miike (13 Assassins, Audition) is one of the most prolific directors working today. He’s directed over 100 television, video and film productions since his debut in 1991. He directed 15 productions between 2001 and 2002 alone. His 100th film, Blade of […]

Exclusive Interview – BAFTA Rising Star nominee Florence Pugh on Lady Macbeth, Fighting With My Family and being taught to punch by The Rock

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Tom Beasley sits down with British actress Florence Pugh, star of period drama Lady Macbeth, to discuss her nomination for the EE Rising Star Award at the BAFTAs… British actress Florence Pugh was today named as one of the five nominees for the EE Rising Star Award at the BAFTAs. The public will now vote […]

The Essential Helen Mirren Films

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Tom Jolliffe looks at the essential Helen Mirren films…  A British Icon, Mirren has been working since the 60’s and has an array of cult films under her belt, as well as a consistent recognition from the major awards. Never less than stellar, Mirren is an inspiration to aspiring actors. She’s successfully jumped between indie, […]

In Praise of Frances McDormand

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Tom Jolliffe celebrates the career of Frances McDormand… I have a number of favourite actors. If I had carte-blanche to cast a film it would probably be filled up with characters. Maybe brilliant underachievers, who never quite hit their heights for one reason or another (Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts, Rutger Hauer), or maybe they just […]