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Harrison Ford at 78: The Ultimate Movie Star

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As Harrison Ford turns 78, Tom Jolliffe looks back at his career and an unmatched output of iconic roles… Harrison Ford needs little introduction. His place in cinema history is more than assured. Actors will strive to play a memorable role. Something that could potentially become iconic. To do it once is amazing enough, but […]

More Old Films Back at the Cinema Please

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Tom Jolliffe hopes there’s an increased willingness to re-release old films at the cinema… As we step out of lock-down and cinemas around the world re-open, we’re in a period where damage assessment is required. After all, for three months in the US, UK and China, some of the biggest world wide markets, audiences have […]

Infinitely Repeatable: The Movies We Can Watch Over and Over Again

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Tom Jolliffe on the films he could watch over and over again and never tire of… We all have our favourite films. There are some that have a deeply profound effect. There are some that get deep within our bones and leave us in awe, or take a heavy emotional investment. You could watch Requiem For […]

When the Big Screen Experience is Unforgettable

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Tom Jolliffe looks back on his treasured big screen memories, and why seeing unforgettable films in a cinema will always be the ultimate experience… There was a horrible feeling for cinema fans last year, which was perpetual until a few months ago. Cinema chains were struggling to stay open, and not just because of forced […]

Great Movie Scenes That Left An Indelible Mark

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Tom Jolliffe takes a look at 15 great movie scenes that left an indelible mark… Great movies require many things to achieve that unshakable stamp of quality. As well as great writing, directing and acting, you need memorable scenes. Some can be more memorable than others. Some may end up defining a film more than […]

When a Soundtrack Becomes Beautifully Contrary to Violence on Screen

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Tom Jolliffe looks at the effective use of contrarian music in films which show violence… There’s something about a great film soundtrack whether it’s the score or songs (or both). You can have a melancholic drama which will usually be laced with melancholic music. You can have the rousing action adventure with the John Williams […]

The Cinematic DNA of The Batman

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Tom Jolliffe looks at Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and the movie influences littered within… So The Batman has settled itself in cinemas across the world. The box office coffers are merrily heaving and the industry itself is given a much needed extra shot of adrenaline to keep death from its door. The verdicts have largely […]

Comic Book Preview – Blade Runner: Black Lotus #4

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The fourth and final issue of Titan Comics’ Blade Runner: Black Lotus is out this Wednesday, and we’ve got the official preview for you below; check it out… SET AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE BLADE RUNNER: BLACK LOTUS ANIME SERIES! The epic FINAL ISSUE! Elle, AKA Black Lotus, hoped she could leave behind her violent […]

Comic Book Preview – Blade Runner: Black Lotus #3

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Titan Comics releases Blade Runner: Black Lotus #3 next week, and you can get a sneak peek at the issue right here with the official preview…   “SET AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE BLADE RUNNER: BLACK LOTUS ANIME SERIES! Elle, AKA Black Lotus, hoped she could leave behind her violent past and find a new […]

Blade Runner 2039 series to launch in December, will pit Ash against Luv

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Coming hot on the heels of the green light for a live-action Blade Runner 2099 series from Amazon and producer Ridley Scott, Titan Comics and Alcon Publishing have announced that Aahna “Ash” Ashina – the fan-favourite character of Blade Runner 2019 and Blade Runner 2029 – will be making her return this December to conclude […]