George Chrysostomou suggests five potential new Oscar categories… The Oscars have been in the spotlight recently for a variety of reasons, and not only because the 91st annual Academy Awards is fast approaching. There’s been controversy surrounding Kevin Hart as the original host, the Popular Movie category, and let’s not forget the attempt to have […]
That’s a Classic Podcast #11 – Arnold Schwarzenegger Films
Pitching three films each from a different genre every week, George and Sam strive to to discover each genre’s ultimate classic… This week That’s A Classic! podcast presents a special episode, focusing on the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger. George and Sam look back at some of the Governator’s famous and iconic roles, revisiting some of […]
That’s a Classic Podcast #10 – Comedies
Pitching three films each from a different genre every week, George and Sam strive to to discover each genre’s ultimate classic… Comedy week is upon us as George and Sam continuing their ongoing battle to decide the ultimate classic. With so many fantastic and funny films to choose from many favourites had to fall by […]
Rumour: Marvel considering an intermission for Avengers: Endgame
After it was revealed by the Russo brothers, the directors of Avengers: Endgame, that the movie could potentially sit at a hefty three hours running time, a rumour has now emerged suggesting that Marvel Studios is considering the inclusion of an intermission in order to give audiences a quick break to nip to the toilet or […]
Watch Pixar’s first SparkShorts film Purl
Ahead of the release of the Disney+ streaming service, the House of Mouse’s various divisions have been working on brand new content that to be ready for the launch of the platform. With Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm working on TV shows, Pixar has launched its SparkShorts initiative, a series of short films made by creators […]
That’s a Classic Podcast #9 – Superhero/Comic Book Movies
Pitching three films each from a different genre every week, George and Sam strive to to discover each genre’s ultimate classic… It’s perhaps one of the specialist subjects for George this week, as he and his co-host Sam pitch three classic superhero and comic book films each, in the quest to find the ultimate classic. […]
What should be done about the state of Star Wars video games?
George Chrysostomou on the state of Star Wars gaming under EA… The state of Star Wars video games is not a pretty sight as we head into 2019. Since Disney bought Lucasfilm from George Lucas, there have only been two console games based on the famous property that are independent of other franchises such as […]
That’s a Classic Podcast #8 – Thrillers
Pitching three films each from a different genre every week, George and Sam strive to to discover each genre’s ultimate classic… In the eighth episode of That’s a Classic!, George and Sam go across genres for the ultimate thriller. The discussion is wide open this week, with some of the most suspenseful and tense films […]
When is a movie franchise beyond saving?
George Chrysostomou on movie franchises and when they are beyond saving… In a world of record breaking blockbusters year in year out, the big studios look to push their chosen franchise to their absolute financial limit in an effort to tell as many stories as they can whilst squeezing every last penny out of the […]
How DreamWorks Animation has been quietly killing it for years
George Chrysostomou on DreamWorks Animation… Ahead of the release of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, which could arguably round out one of the best film trilogies ever [read our review of the film here], it occurred to me that DreamWorks Animation has been quietly killing it for years, without the recognition, awards and […]