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Movie Review – The Irishman (2019)

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The Irishman, 2019. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Jesse Plemons, Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Stephen Graham, Anna Paquin, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jim Norton and Jack Huston. SYNOPSIS: A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa. The Irishman is a rare gem – […]

Watchmen Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own’

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Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Watchmen…There are numerous elements to episode four which raise questions. Invention as ever is everywhere from the literal cracking of eggs over those opening titles to more subtle mentions of world changing literature. Needless to say these writers continue challenging their audience, while Angela Abar remains caught between […]

Supergirl Season 5 Episode 6 Review – ‘Confidence Women’

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Martin Carr reviews the sixth episode of Supergirl season 5…Finally an episode which moves with confidence, exudes swagger and pulls together various threads across numerous time periods without dropping the ball. There are logical choices, revelations and back story aplenty all dominated by Katie McGrath and Julie Gonzalo. Seguing between past and present to give […]

Movie Review – White Snake (2019)

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White Snake, 2019.Directed by Amp Wong and Zhao Ji. Featuring the voice talents of Stephanie Sheh, Paul Yen, Vivian Lu, Matthew Moy, Faye Mata, Karen Huie, James Sie, and Vincent Rodriguez III.SYNOPSIS:When snake spirit, Blanca, wakes up disguised as a human, she has no memories of who she is or where she came from. Unknowingly […]

Batwoman Season 1 Episode 6 Review – ‘I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury’

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Jessie Robertson reviews the sixth episode of Batwoman…Batwoman is struggling currently. I think it’s starting to feel the squeeze of all CW shows- that it has to fill 24 episodes and the season long villain has been revealed. To me, Alice has been intriguing but once Mouse has been introduced, I’m quickly leaning towards the […]

His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 2 – ‘The Idea of the North’

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Martin Carr reviews the second episode of His Dark Materials…Episode two brings a subtle cruelty and darkness into this world of awe inspiring airships, dingy basement dormitories and high class skulduggery. As Lyra goes up in the world character intentions are implied through action, gesture and misdirection. From attic enclave to polished marble floors and […]

Movie Review – Doctor Sleep (2019)

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Doctor Sleep, 2019.Written and Directed by Mike Flanagan. Starring Ewan McGregor, Kyliegh Curran, Rebecca Ferguson, Zahn McClarnon, Bruce Greenwood, Carel Struycken, Cliff Curtis, Emily Alyn Lind, Jocelin Donahue, Nicholas Pryor, Carl Lumbly, Chelsea Talmadge, Selena Anduze, Catherine Parker, Roger Dale Floyd, Kk Heim, Kaitlyn McCormick, Molly Jackson, Sadie Heim, Robert Longstreet, Jacob Tremblay, and Alex […]

Comic Book Review – Titans: Rebirth #1

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Tony Black reviews Titans: Rebirth #1… Friends. Teammates. Titans. Donna Troy, Arsenal, Garth, Lilith and Nightwing were all that and more until a mysterious force erased their memories, forcing them to forget what they could accomplish together. Reunited with their memories returned, the Titans must destroy the interdimensional demon that broke them apart and threatens […]