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Book to film adaptations by British authors

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Now more than ever film studios are continually turning to books for inspiration. More audiences are likely to flock to cinemas to see their favourites novels hit the big screen. Over the years, book adaptations from a number of British authors have proven to be hugely successful. On the 22nd July, Roald Dahl’s BFG will […]

Is Heath Ledger’s Joker really the best?

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Whatever your opinion on Jared Leto’s Joker may be, it seems to have opened up a discussion about the character. Many are looking to Heath Ledger’s version of the smiling assassin and believe he is the best. But what of the other Jokers from the past? Looking into who has played Joker, many nostalgic fans will […]

The Revival of the Cinema Experience

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It wasn’t long ago that the future of cinema seemed to be not so much in doubt but verging on the downright bleak. After all, renting movies on DVD was cheaper and easier – and that was before the emergence of streaming and downloading films via the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime; even faster, […]

Life Lessons: What You Can Learn From the Movies

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How many times have you watched a movie and thought, “This is my life!”? Some of the best, most successful and memorable movies are relatable. Even when you don’t see your life reflected on film, you can learn a lot about your own life and may be inspired to change. These movies can teach you […]

Why cinema tickets are cheaper than you think

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Cinema tickets are actually better value now than they were 40 years ago, when they cost just 61p. The changing price of paying to watching a film at the cinema is highlighted in a series of data cards looking at each of the last five decades. The stats show that a cinema ticket in 1975 […]

Michael Myers Returns, This Time to the Smallest Screen

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Sometimes, independent films are at the basis of some long-running and famous movie franchises. Just think of Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi, made on a budget of approximately $7,000, that has spawned two insanely successful sequels (aside from earning numerous awards, big bucks at the box office, and becoming an inspiration for beginner filmmakers all over […]

Movie Themed Slot Games

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Movie themed slot games are incredibly popular drawing many fans into quality online sites like Schmitts Casino, a high-end casino that offers its players only the top choices both in games choice and bonuses on offer. There is no doubt that the Hollywood factor appeals to many players, but so does the crystal-clear sound, authentic […]

Movies and TV Shows That Would Make Perfect Slot Machines

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Movies and TV shows have always served as a perfect source of inspiration for slot machine designers. The Vegas Palms casino online has quite a few of them, titles like Jurassic Park, Bridesmaids, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Battlestar Galactica (with a Jurassic World inspired slot machine reportedly in the works). Movie and TV show inspired slots […]

The Most Surprising Hitmen in Movie History

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Last year we saw the return of 47, Square Enix’s famous video game assassin, both to the big screen and the computer/console screens. 47 (or Agent 47, as he is sometimes referred to) has a long history and a complex backstory – he was born (bred?) on the 9th of May 1964 in a Romanian […]